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.
April
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This
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...
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204GAR301O
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04/15
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We
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4:00pm-6:00pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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This
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...
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204GAR326O
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04/18
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Sa
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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This
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
spaces
have
their
own
unique
challenges
for
soil
maintenance,
watering,
crop
management,
more...
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204GAR328O
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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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ONLINE
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This
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...
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204HRT300O
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04/23
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Th
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6:30pm-8:30pm
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Barnes
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ONLINE
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May
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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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204GAR342
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05/04
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Mo
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6:15pm-9:15pm
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Beyers
|
MDTN
|
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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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204GAR301C
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05/07
|
Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
Beyers
|
NYBG
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Learn
how
native
plants
enhance
gardens
and
augment
biodiversity.
Study
native
herbaceousand
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,
shrubs,
more...
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204GAR315A
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05/12
|
Tu
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6:15pm-9:15pm
|
Roeller
|
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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204HRT358A
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05/12
|
Tu
|
10:00am-12:40pm
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Ruggiero
|
NCNC
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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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204GAR320
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05/27
|
We
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5:15pm-8:15pm
|
Gabel
|
NYBG
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Learn
sustainable
garden
and
landscape
maintenance
techniques,
including
planting
methods,
plant
care,
and
maintenance
regimensfor
trees,
shrubs,
lawn,
and
perennial
gardens.
Discuss
site
analysis
and
plant
selection,
principles
of
Integrated
Pest
Management
(IPM),
organic
gardening
practices,
and
a
calendar
of
more...
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204GAR440
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05/28
|
Th
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Weinstein
|
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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204HRT358B
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05/30
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Sa
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10:00am-1:15pm
|
Simeone
|
NYBG
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June
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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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204HRT300E
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06/02
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Tu
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10:00am-12:40pm
|
Grossman
|
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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204GAR301D
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06/06
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Sa
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10:30am-3:00pm
|
Marsh
|
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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204HRT411B
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06/28
|
Su
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|
July
|
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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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211HRT411C
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07/07
|
Tu
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Storrs
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
211GAR301E
|
07/14
|
Tu
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Grossman
|
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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211GAR327B
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07/18
|
Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
|
Beyers
|
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...
|
|
211HRT300F
|
07/27
|
Mo
|
6:00pm-8:40pm
|
Grossman
|
MDTN
|
August
|
|
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Learn
how
native
plants
enhance
gardens
and
augment
biodiversity.
Study
native
herbaceousand
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,
shrubs,
more...
|
|
211GAR315B
|
08/01
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Roeller
|
NYBG
|
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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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211GAR302B
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08/05
|
We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Grossman
|
MDTN
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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.
Prerequisite:
Fundamentals
of
Gardening
more...
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211GAR431B
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08/06
|
Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
Nocera
|
NYBG
|
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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.
Please
bring
more...
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211GAR324
|
08/18
|
Tu
|
5:15pm-8:15pm
|
Gabel
|
NYBG
|
September
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
211HRT300G
|
09/12
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
Satch
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
211GAR301F
|
09/14
|
Mo
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Grossman
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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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211HRT411S
|
09/14
|
Mo
|
5:45pm-8:45pm
|
Weinstein
|
NYBG
|
|
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|
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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...
|
|
211GAR301G
|
09/15
|
Tu
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Beyers
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
211HRT300H
|
09/17
|
Th
|
10:30am-1:10pm
|
Paltseva
|
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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211GAR360A
|
09/25
|
Fr
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Bakshi
|
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...
|
|
211HRT358C
|
09/26
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
D'Antonio
|
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...
|
|
211HRT411P
|
09/27
|
Su
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Storrs
|
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...
|
|
211HRT358D
|
09/29
|
Tu
|
6:15pm-8:50pm
|
Nolan
|
NYBG
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