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.
January
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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... | |||||
212HRT300EO | 01/23 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Grossman | ONLINE |
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Pruning Principles and Practices - 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.Through course study and hands-on pruning, you will learn the best tools, more... | |||||
213HRT321CBL | 01/23 | Sa | 1:00pm-4:00pm | Bishop | BLENDED |
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Plant Propagation I: Basic Principles - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Learn the principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore the basics of sexual and asexual propagation, with attention to fruit development, seedling more... | |||||
213HRT411AO | 01/23 | Sa | 10:30am-1:30pm | Storrs | 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... | |||||
213HRT300FO | 01/28 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Herrera | ONLINE |
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Plant Propagation I: Basic Principles - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Learn the principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore the basics of sexual and asexual propagation, with attention to fruit development, seedling more... | |||||
213HRT411BO | 01/28 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Weinstein | 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... | |||||
213GAR301DO | 01/29 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE |
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Garden Design Workshop - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Good garden design isn't easy, but for anyone with a passion for plants, a little imagination, and proper guidance, it is possible to succeed. Learn the more... | |||||
213GAR317BO | 01/31 | Su | 10:00am-12:40pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
February
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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... | |||||
213GAR431BO | 02/03 | We | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Storrs | 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... | |||||
213GAR342BO | 02/04 | Th | 6:15pm-8:45pm | 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... | |||||
213HRT300GO | 02/05 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Day | ONLINE |
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Organic Gardening Basics - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the philosophy and history of the organic method, the biological principles upon which it is based, and the practical techniques used to implement it. This more... | |||||
213GAR308O | 02/10 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE |
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Pruning Principles and Practices - 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.Through course study and hands-on pruning, you will learn the best tools, more... | |||||
213HRT321DBL | 02/11 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Logan | BLENDED |
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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... | |||||
213GAR320BO | 02/23 | Tu | 11:00am-1:00pm | Kokinchak | ONLINE |
March
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Soil Science for Gardeners - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Understand how the qualities of soil affect the overall productivity of plants and make sustainable gardening practices possible. Practical application of theory is stressed. Topics include more... | |||||
213GAR302BO | 03/01 | Mo | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bulpitt | 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... | |||||
213HRT300HO | 03/03 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Grossman | 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... | |||||
213GAR315O | 03/07 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Eierman | ONLINE |
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Botanical Latin - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Botanical Latin is essential for anyone with a serious interest in identifying plants. But, contrary to popular belief, mastering Latin plant names need not be intimidating more... | |||||
213GAR360DO | 03/08 | Mo | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Bakshi | 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... | |||||
213GAR342CO | 03/09 | Tu | 10:30am-1:00pm | Forster | 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... | |||||
213GAR301EO | 03/10 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE |
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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... | |||||
213GAR327BO | 03/12 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | 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... | |||||
213GAR301FO | 03/25 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | ONLINE |
April
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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... | |||||
213HRT358DBL | 04/10 | Sa | 10:00am-12:50pm | D'Antonio | BLENDED |