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.
April
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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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234GAR327AO
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04/13
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Th
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Marsh
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ONLINE
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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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234HRT358A
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04/15
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Sa
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10:00am-12:40pm
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D'Antonio
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NYBG
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234HRT358BBL
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04/16
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Su
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Nolan
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BLENDED
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234HRT358CBL
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04/16
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Su
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2:00pm-5:00pm
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Nolan
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BLENDED
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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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234HRT300AO
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04/18
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Tu
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Bucuvalas
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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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234GAR301AO
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04/20
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bakis
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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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234GAR302O
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04/22
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Bulpitt
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ONLINE
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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
for
different
architectural
styles,
and
develop
plant
liststhat
fit
the
specific
needs
of
every
more...
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234GAR326O
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04/22
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Sa
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11:00am-1:00pm
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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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234HRT300BO
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04/29
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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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May
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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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234GAR315AO
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05/01
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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ONLINE
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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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234GAR360O
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05/03
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We
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Bakshi
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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.
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234GAR431AO
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05/11
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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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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234HRT300C
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05/12
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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O'Brien
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NYBG
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Learn
the
basics
of
successfully
cultivating
perennials
in
a
variety
of
garden
settings.
Discussion
topicsinclude
site
selection,
soil
preparation,
tools,
planting
techniques,
maintenance
practices,
plant
selection,
landscape
use,
and
design
basics.
more...
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234GAR323O
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05/16
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Cappello-Ruggiero
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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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234GAR301BO
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05/17
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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Learn
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,
organic
gardening
practices,
and
how
to
create
a
calendar
of
landscape
and
more...
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234GAR440A
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05/31
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We
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4:30pm-7:30pm
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Weinstein
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NYBG
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June
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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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234HRT358D
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06/03
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Sa
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10:00am-12:40pm
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D'Antonio
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NYBG
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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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234HRT411A
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06/05
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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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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.
Explore
best
practices
for
attracting
and
supporting
our
native
pollinators,
as
well
as
which
native
more...
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234GAR340
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06/10
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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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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234HRT358E
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06/11
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Su
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11:00am-1:40pm
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Nolan
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NYBG
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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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234HRT300DO
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06/13
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Naghshineh
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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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234GAR301C
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06/15
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Th
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Marsh
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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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234GAR342O
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06/22
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Th
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6:00pm-8:30pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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July
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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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241HRT300EO
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07/13
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bakis
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ONLINE
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August
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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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241HRT300FO
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08/05
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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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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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241GAR315BO
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08/06
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Su
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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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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241GAR301DO
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08/17
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Th
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Marsh
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ONLINE
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September
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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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241GAR431BO
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09/06
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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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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241HRT300GO
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09/06
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bucuvalas
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ONLINE
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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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241GAR324O
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09/12
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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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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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241GAR320O
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09/16
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Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Kokinchak
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ONLINE
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Do
you
want
to
create
an
eco-friendly
garden
that
is
also
beautiful
and
functional?
Sustainable
gardening
hinges
on
a
gardener's
ability
to
develop
a
long-term
strategy
by
employing
tactics
that
conserve
natural
resources
over
time.
Explore
how
to
make
the
more...
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241GAR375O
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09/16
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Simeone
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ONLINE
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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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241HRT358A
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09/16
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Sa
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10:00am-12:40pm
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D'Antonio
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NYBG
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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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241HRT411B
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09/28
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Ruggiero
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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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241GAR327BO
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09/29
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Fr
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Marsh
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ONLINE
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October
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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,
since,
according
to
rock
star
garden
designer
Piet
Oudolf,
it's
about
"texture
and
shape,
more...
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242GAR369
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10/14
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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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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242GAR342AO
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10/18
|
We
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10:00am-12:30pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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