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.
Low-maintenance
dahlias
thrive
in
our
coastal
climate.
When
they
bloom
in
mid-July,
their
spiky,
colorful
blossoms
brighten
up
gardens
and
flower
beds
across
the
city.
In
this
class,
you'll
explore
the
origin
and
history
of
dahlia
flower
forms
and
learn
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
one-day
course
covers
the
basics
of
pruning
evergreens,
deciduous
trees,
and
shrubs,
as
well
as
how
to
maintain
the
woody
plants
in
your
garden.
Bring
your
pruners!
We
will
discuss
tool
selection
and
maintenance,
while
we
practice
techniques.
more...
Vines
and
other
climbing
plants
like
clematis,
wisteria,
roses,
hardy
jasmine,
and
climbing
hydrangea
not
only
sport
beautiful
blossoms,
they
also
provide
strong
vertical
design—in
backyards
and
patios,
or
rooftops
and
terraces.
They
can
create
outdoor
enclosures
and
transform
unattractive
more...
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...
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.
Learn
how
to
grow
a
variety
of
plants
in
pots
and
planters
for
your
patio,
terrace,
front
porch
or
even
windowsill
that's
both
functional
and
gorgeous
in
any
season.
This
course
teaches
you
the
basics
of
choosing
and
using
materials
more...
Since
autumn
is
the
optimum
season
to
plant
bulbs,
now
is
the
time
to
decide
what
will
work
best
in
your
garden.
In
this
class,
you'll
receive
an
overview
of
bulbs-what
they
are
and
how
to
properly
plant
them.
Common
more...
The
traditional
gardens
of
Japan
have
long
captured
the
admiration
of
many
cultures
around
the
world.
They
are
unique
in
their
style,
construction,
and
philosophy.
Join
landscape
designer
and
author
Jan
Johnsen,
who
has
lived
in
Kyoto,
Japan
and
worked
more...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Gain
an
understanding
of
the
principles
of
pollination
and
learn
how
to
create
landscapes
that
attract
a
diversity
of
pollinators.
In
this
class,
you'll
review
pollinator
ecology
and
the
varied
types
of
pollinators
in
the
northeast
region;
explore
native
plant
more...
Ruby-throated
hummingbirds
are
amazing
creatures
and
always
a
delight
to
see.
Learn
how
to
create
a
haven
for
these
tiny
flying
jewels
in
your
garden
space
using
a
selection
of
native
plants
that
provide
food
sources
and
nesting
sites
all
more...
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.
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...
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.