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 Certificate and required courses and electives.
January
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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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203GAR317B
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01/25
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Sa
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10:30am-3:00pm
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Beyers
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NYBG
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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
form
and
structure.
Learn
about
the
relationships
between
appearance
and
function,
ecology,
systematics,
and
more...
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203HRT300F
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01/25
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Sa
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10:30am-1:10pm
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Barnes
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NYBG
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Devote
special
new
space
for
herbs,
vegetables,
fruits,
and
flowers
for
cutting.
Get
design
inspirations
for
planning
your
own
kitchen
garden
and
discover
tried-and-true
small
trees,
shrubs,
and
herbaceous
plants
best
suited
to
your
site.
Explore
annuals
and
perennials,
herbs
more...
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203GAR325
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01/26
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Su
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10:00am-1:00pm
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McCallister
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NYBG
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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
production,
root
initiation,
stem
and
leaf
cuttings,
and
layering.
Materials
included.
Prerequisite:
Introduction
to
more...
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203HRT411A
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01/27
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Mo
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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203HRT411B
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01/28
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Tu
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1:30pm-4:30pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Horticultural
Therapy
Certificate.
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
grow.
Students
more...
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203GAR301D
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01/31
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Beyers
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NYBG
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February
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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
form
and
structure.
Learn
about
the
relationships
between
appearance
and
function,
ecology,
systematics,
and
more...
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203HRT300G
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02/01
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Sa
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10:00am-12:40pm
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Satch
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MDTN
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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.
Prerequisite:
Plants
for
Landscaping
more...
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203GAR342C
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02/04
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Tu
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Grossman
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MDTN
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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
form
and
structure.
Learn
about
the
relationships
between
appearance
and
function,
ecology,
systematics,
and
more...
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203HRT300H
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02/04
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Tu
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10:00am-12:40pm
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Kutos
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NYBG
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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-harvesthandling.
Survey
heirloom
varieties,
new
cultivars,
and
classic
selections.
Prerequisite:
Fundamentals
of
Gardening
more...
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203GAR431C
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02/05
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We
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6:15pm-9:15pm
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Storrs
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NYBG
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Learn
how
to
effectively
use
color
in
plant
combinations.
Study
the
properties
of
value,
hue,
and
intensity
as
they
relate
to
choosing
specific
garden
plants.
Visual
presentations
and
discussions
are
used
to
analyze
various
color
schemes
including
analogous,
sequential,
complementary,
more...
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203GAR367
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02/22
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Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
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McKillop
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NYBG
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March
|
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This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Horticultural
Therapy
Certificate.
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
grow.
Students
more...
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203GAR301E
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03/02
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Mo
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Grossman
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MDTN
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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
course
will
cover
a
broad
number
of
topics
including
how
to
build
and
maintain
more...
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203GAR308
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03/04
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We
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11:00am-1:40pm
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Marsh
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NYBG
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This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Horticultural
Therapy
Certificate.
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
grow.
Students
more...
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203GAR301F
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03/07
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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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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203GAR360C
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03/09
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Mo
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6:15pm-8:15pm
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Bakshi
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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...
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203GAR302B
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03/11
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Grossman
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MDTN
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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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203GAR315
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03/14
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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TBA
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MDTN
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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 gorgeous—and discover techniques for ensuring that your plants thrive in all four seasons.
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203GAR327B
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03/15
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Su
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Beyers
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NYBG
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Examine
the
use
of
plants
in
the
landscape
with
an
emphasis
on
choosing
the
right
plant
for
the
right
place,
based
on
site-specific
design
and
maintenance
criteria.
Learn
aspects
of
special
landscape
values
such
as
size,
texture,
color,
and
flowering
more...
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203HRT358D
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03/28
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Sa
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10:30am-1:10pm
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D'Antonio
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NYBG
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April
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Farms
and
edible
gardens
are
popping
up
on
rooftops
across
the
country.
But
rooftop
spaces
have
their
own
unique
challenges
for
soil
maintenance,
watering,
crop
management,
installation,
and
more.
Annie
Novak,
cofounder
of
America's
first
fully
landscaped
green
roof
commercial
more...
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204GAR328
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04/22
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We
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6:15pm-9:15pm
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Novak
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MDTN
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