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.
October
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Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
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232GAR301AO
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10/04
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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This user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
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232HRT300A
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10/06
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Th
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2:00pm-5:00pm
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O'Brien
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NYBG
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Choose the right plant for the right place, based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. Learn landscape values such as size, texture, color, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Review trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, and perennials suitable for this region.
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232HRT358ABL
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10/12
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We
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Cappello-Ruggiero
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BLENDED
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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 varieties, new cultivars, and classic selections.
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232GAR431AO
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10/13
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Th
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6:15pm-8:15pm
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Nocera
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ONLINE
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This user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
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232HRT300BO
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10/17
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bucuvalas
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ONLINE
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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
soil
formation,
physical
properties
of
soil,
soil-water
relationships,
and
management
techniques
such
as
irrigation,
more...
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232GAR302A
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10/20
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Th
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Himmelman
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NYBG
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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
the
most
common
orders
of
insects
and
the
damage
they
can
cause,
as
well
more...
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231GAR320O
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10/25
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Tu
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6:15pm-8:15pm
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Kokinchak
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ONLINE
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This user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
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232HRT300CO
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10/25
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bakis
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ONLINE
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Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
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232GAR301BO
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10/26
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We
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Marsh
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ONLINE
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232GAR301C
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10/29
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Davis
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NYBG
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Learn
the
basics,
review
examples
that
work
for
different
architectural
styles
and
site
conditions,
and
develop
a
go-to
plant
list
for
your
home
landscape.
In
the
second
session,
you
will
develop
and
draw
a
basic
design
plan
for
your
garden
more...
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232GAR367A
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10/29
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Beazley
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NYBG
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November
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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
basics
of
garden
design,
review
examples
that
work
for
different
architectural
styles
and
site
more...
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|
232GAR317AO
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11/06
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Su
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10:00am-12:40pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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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, and bulbs based on color, shape, texture, and size.
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232GAR342A
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11/10
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Th
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10:00am-12:30pm
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Forster
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ONLINE
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January
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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 Pest Management (IPM) can help you maintain a strong and healthy garden.
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233GAR324O
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01/10
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Tu
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6:15pm-8:15pm
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Kokinchak
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ONLINE
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This user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
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233HRT300DO
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01/10
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bucuvalas
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ONLINE
|
|
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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
soil
formation,
physical
properties
of
soil,
soil-water
relationships,
and
management
techniques
such
as
irrigation,
more...
|
|
233GAR302BO
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01/11
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We
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6:30pm-8:30pm
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Bulpitt
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ONLINE
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This user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
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233HRT300EO
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01/21
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Day Nishiura
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ONLINE
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Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
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233GAR301DO
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01/23
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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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
soils,
and
how
to
promote
a
healthy
environment
to
support
spring
ephemerals,
summer
perennials,
more...
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233GAR315AO
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01/27
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Fr
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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ONLINE
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February
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This user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
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233HRT300F
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02/07
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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O'Brien
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NYBG
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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, and bulbs based on color, shape, texture, and size.
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233GAR342BO
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02/21
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:30pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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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 varieties, new cultivars, and classic selections.
|
|
233GAR431BO
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02/21
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Tu
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6:15pm-8:15pm
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Storrs
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ONLINE
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Learn
the
basics,
review
examples
that
work
for
different
architectural
styles
and
site
conditions,
and
develop
a
go-to
plant
list
for
your
home
landscape.
In
the
second
session,
you
will
develop
and
draw
a
basic
design
plan
for
your
garden
more...
|
|
233GAR367BO
|
02/23
|
Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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McKillop
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ONLINE
|
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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
the
most
common
orders
of
insects
and
the
damage
they
can
cause,
as
well
more...
|
|
233GAR320O
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02/24
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Fr
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Kokinchak
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ONLINE
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Learn principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore basic sexual and asexual propagation, focusing on fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering.
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233HRT411A
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02/27
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Mo
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Weinstein
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NYBG
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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
soils,
and
how
to
promote
a
healthy
environment
to
support
spring
ephemerals,
summer
perennials,
more...
|
|
233GAR315BO
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02/28
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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ONLINE
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March
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Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
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233GAR301EO
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03/01
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We
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Marsh
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ONLINE
|
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This user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures.
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233HRT300GO
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03/06
|
Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Naghshineh
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ONLINE
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Learn principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore basic sexual and asexual propagation, focusing on fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering.
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233HRT411B
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03/06
|
Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
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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
or
boring.
Review
the
rules
of
taxonomy,
Latin
grammar,
and
pronunciation,
and
learn
the
more...
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233GAR360O
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03/13
|
Mo
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Bakshi
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ONLINE
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Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
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233GAR301F
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03/14
|
Tu
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10:30am-12:30pm
|
Cappello-Ruggiero
|
NYBG
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Learn how to create a container garden for your patio, terrace, or entryway that's both functional and gorgeous-and helps your plants thrive in all four seasons.
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233GAR327
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03/18
|
Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
|
Arrington
|
MDTN
|
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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
soil
formation,
physical
properties
of
soil,
soil-water
relationships,
and
management
techniques
such
as
irrigation,
more...
|
|
233GAR302CO
|
03/22
|
We
|
6:30pm-8:30pm
|
Bulpitt
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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
basics
of
garden
design,
review
examples
that
work
for
different
architectural
styles
and
site
more...
|
|
233GAR317BO
|
03/22
|
We
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6:00pm-8:40pm
|
Beyers
|
ONLINE
|
April
|
|
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|
Choose the right plant for the right place, based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. Learn landscape values such as size, texture, color, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Review trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, and perennials suitable for this region.
|
|
234HRT358A
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04/15
|
Sa
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10:00am-12:40pm
|
D'Antonio
|
NYBG
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234HRT358BBL
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04/16
|
Su
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Nolan
|
BLENDED
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