Intro Classes

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.


November

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.
262PLT140B 11/01   ONLINE-FLEX

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.
262GAR301AO 11/07 Fr 10:00am-12:00pm Marsh
ONLINE

A hedgerow is a line of shrubs and trees typically planted to create a boundary. Learn how to design a hedgerow that serves two purposes-creating a privacy screen for your outdoor space as well as providing a protective habitat for more...
262GAR153O 11/13 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Beyers
ONLINE

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.
262GAR222O 11/15 Sa 11:30am-1:30pm Beyers
ONLINE

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.
262GAR301BO 11/17 Mo 6:00pm-8:30pm Beyers
ONLINE

December

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.
262PLT140C 12/01   ONLINE-FLEX
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