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Gardening Certificate Classes
The NYBG Gardening Certificate Program provides in depth courses on sustainable gardening techniques, soil science, plant propagation, and garden maintenance design for the home gardener. Regional experts guide you through the art and science of plant selection and care for home or small-scale residential/urban/community gardens and greening projects.
Click here for an overview of the required courses and electives.
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Complete Garden Care and MaintenanceLearn sustainable garden and landscape maintenance techniques, including planting methods, plant care, and maintenance regimens for trees, shrubs, lawn, and perennial gardens. Discuss site analysis and plant selection, principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), organic gardening practices, and a calendar more... | |||||
| 224GAR440A | 05/25 | We | 4:30pm-7:30pm | Weinstein | NYBG | |
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Basics of Perennial Maintenance - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Learn the basics of successfully cultivating perennials in a variety of garden settings. Discussion topics include site selection, soil preparation, tools, planting techniques, maintenance practices, plant more... | |||||
| 224GAR323O | 05/26 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | ONLINE | |
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The Native Pollinator Garden - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.A successful pollinator garden must provide appropriate food and habitat for a diverse array of species, including bees, beetles, butterflies,moths, birds, and even pollinating flies. more... | |||||
| 224GAR340O | 06/01 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | ONLINE | |
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Plants for Landscaping - BLENDEDThis blended class meets online for some sessions and on NYBG grounds for others. Registered students will receive login instructions and a syllabus with specifics.Examine the use of plants in the landscape with an emphasis on more... | |||||
| 224HRT358CBL | 06/05 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Nolan | BLENDED | |
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Plant Propagation I: Basic PrinciplesNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Learn the principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore the basics of more... | |||||
| 224HRT411B | 06/06 | Mo | 5:30pm-8:30pm | Weinstein | NYBG | |
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Rooftop Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Farms and edible gardens are popping up on rooftops across the country. But rooftop, terraces, and balcony spaces have their own unique challenges for soil maintenance, more... | |||||
| 224GAR328O | 06/08 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Novak | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of Garden Design - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.This class introduces basic garden design principles using the interplay of structural features, plant characteristics, and site assessment. Learn to creatively combine trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, more... | |||||
| 224GAR342O | 06/09 | Th | 6:00pm-8:30pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Landscape for Curb Appeal - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Make a great first impression by creating a welcoming entry garden for your home. Learn how to design a stylish front garden. Review examples that work more... | |||||
| 224GAR326BO | 06/12 | Su | 11:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant more... | |||||
| 224HRT300DO | 06/15 | We | 10:30am-12:30pm | Naghshineh | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they more... | |||||
| 224GAR301DO | 06/18 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant more... | |||||
| 224HRT300HO | 06/30 | Th | 1:00pm-3:00pm | Alvarez | ONLINE | |
July
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Introduction to Plant ScienceNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major more... | |||||
| 231HRT300E | 07/12 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:15pm | Schondorf-Seghrouchni | MDTN | |
August
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant more... | |||||
| 231HRT300FO | 08/06 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Day, Ph.D. | ONLINE | |
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Vegetable Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Examine pre-planting procedures, from soil preparation to crop rotation planning. Study the timing and techniques of planting, pest management, and harvest and post-harvest handling. Survey heirloom more... | |||||
| 231GAR431BO | 08/10 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Nocera | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they more... | |||||
| 231GAR301EO | 08/18 | Th | 10:30am-12:30pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant more... | |||||
| 231HRT300GO | 09/07 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bucuvalas | ONLINE | |
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Gardening with Native Plants - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Learn how native plants enhance gardens and augment biodiversity. Study native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habitat, and culture. Hear about the significance of woodland more... | |||||
| 231GAR315BO | 09/11 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | ONLINE | |
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Disease Identification and Management - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.It's essential to identify plant diseases before they become widespread in your garden. Explore the basics of disease management, and learn how the principles of Integrated more... | |||||
| 231GAR324 | 09/13 | Tu | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Kokinchak | ONLINE | |
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Plant Propagation I: Basic PrinciplesNote the "Location" of each session, as we have in-person and online options. Price differences may apply. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Learn the principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore the basics of more... | |||||
| 231HRT411C | 09/15 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | |
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Insect Identification and Management - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Pest identification is key to maintaining a healthy, beautiful garden. Learn to identify which insects are pests and which are beneficial to your home garden. Learn more... | |||||
| 231GAR320O | 09/17 | Sa | 10:00am-12:30pm | Kokinchak | ONLINE | |
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The Native Garden in Fall and Winter- ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.With a little bit of planning, your garden can look beautiful in all seasons, even after the flowers fade. Knowing which plants to select is key, more... | |||||
| 231GAR369O | 09/17 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | ONLINE | |
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Plants for LandscapingNote the "Location" of each section, as we may have in-person and blended options. Confirmation emails contain specific class instructions.Examine the use of plants in the landscape with an emphasis on choosing the right plant for the right more... | |||||
| 231HRT358D | 09/17 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm | D'Antonio | NYBG | |
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Complete Garden Care and Maintenance - BLENDEDThis blended class meets online for some sessions and on NYBG grounds for others. Registered students will receive login instructions and a syllabus with specifics.Learn sustainable garden and landscape maintenance techniques, including planting methods, plant care, more... | |||||
| 231GAR440BBL | 09/18 | Su | 10:30am-12:30pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | BLENDED | |
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Container Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Container gardening know-how is in high demand. Learn how to create a container garden for your patio, terrace, or entryway that is at once functional and more... | |||||
| 231GAR327BO | 09/30 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they more... | |||||
| 232GAR301AO | 10/04 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of Garden DesignThis class introduces basic garden design principles using the interplay of structural features, plant characteristics, and site assessment. Learn to creatively combine trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs based on color, shape, texture, and size.Prerequisite: Plants for Landscaping more... | |||||
| 232GAR342A | 10/19 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | Forster | NYBG | |
