From indoor houseplant care and maintenance to expert tips on planting outdoors—browse these introductory-level classes and workshops that can enable you to become a better plant parent and home gardener.
Put all your garden ideas into practice with this practical overview of the best layout plans and circulation patterns. Learn how to analyze space and proportions to create a coherent landscape design that complements both home and garden.
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.
Learn
how
to
use
native
plants
and
native
gardening
practices
to
enhance
garden
ecosystems
and
increase
biodiversity.
Study
native
herbaceous
and
woody
plants:
their
identification,
habitat,
and
culture.
Discover
how
to
promote
a
healthy
environment
using
native
spring
ephemerals,
herbaceous
more...
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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
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...
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...
Whether
in
a
shady
corner
or
a
sunny
border,
selecting
the
right
plant
combinations
makes
the
difference
between
a
ho-hum
garden
and
one
that
gets
rave
reviews.
Concentrating
on
perennials,
learn
to
use
color,
texture,
height,
and
bloom
when
combining
more...
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.
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...
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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
Learn the essential pruning techniques for woody plants used by NYBG experts. In this course, our plant professionals will guide you through the key principles of pruning woody plants such as small trees and shrubs.
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.
Myths
abound
about
how
hard
it
is
to
care
for
this
ever-popular
flowering
plant.
Dispel
them
with
plenty
of
sensible
advice
on
how
to
treat
a
variety
of
orchids
including
Phalaenopsis,
Cattleya,
Oncidium,
Dendrobium,
and
more.
Light,
water,
nutrients,
repotting,
more...
When
winter
winds
blow
cold,
bring
nature
inside
with
houseplants
that
provide
fragrance
and
color
all
year
round.
Learn
the
full
range
of
indoor
plants
with
scented
flowers
and
foliage:
citrus,
jasmines,
hoyas,
passionflowers,
geraniums,
orchids,
herbs,
bulbs,
and
more!
more...
Whether
you're
an
experienced
home
gardener
or
just
getting
started,
knowing
what
tool
to
you
use
for
what
task
is
essential
for
creating
a
successful
green
space.
Review
a
list
of
tools
used
by
professionals,
learn
how
to
properly
use
more...
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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
Put all your garden ideas into practice with this practical overview of the best layout plans and circulation patterns. Learn how to analyze space and proportions to create a coherent landscape design that complements both home and garden.
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...
Spring
is
just
around
the
corner,
and
with
a
little
advance
preparation
you
will
be
ready
to
start
the
growing
season
right.
Gain
insights
into
getting
the
soil
prepped
and
ready
to
go,
best
pruning
practices,
and
waking
up
the
more...
Spring
cleaning
in
the
garden
can
be
fun.
Get
shrub
and
herbaceous
borders
spruced
up
and
looking
good!
Review
a
checklist
of
tasks
to
be
performed
during
spring
maintenance,
ranging
from
raking
off
winter
mulch
to
looking
for
signs
of
more...
Rich,
nutritious
soil
makes
for
large,
healthy
plants
and
reduces
the
need
for
regular
fertilization.
Learn
the
difference
between
soil
structure
and
texture;
how
these
differences
affect
plant
growth;
and
how
you
can
modify
your
soil
to
improve
its
qualities.
more...
Late
winter
is
a
great
time
to
get
your
woody
plants
in
shape
by
thinning
out
overgrowth
to
create
open,
healthy,
beautiful
trees
and
shrubs.
Learn
how
and
when
to
prune,
proper
tools
for
the
job,
why
pruning
is
necessary,
more...
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