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.
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...
Many
native
plants
can
add
beauty
and
ecological
support
to
your
garden
while
providing
you
with
edible
fruits,
nuts,
berries,
and
more.
Discover
the
best
choices
of
edible
native
plants,
their
cultural
needs,
nutritional
content,
and
how
best
to
use
more...
Learn
how
to
design,
plant,
and
harvest
a
cutting
garden
that's
productive
throughout
the
seasons.
Through
discussion
and
live
demonstrations,
you'll
receive
tips
on
how
best
to
start
seeds
to
ensure
that
you'll
consistently
have
fresh
blooms
to
cut.
Discover
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
Many
gardeners,
both
beginners
and
experts
alike,
believe
roses
are
difficult
to
grow
but
this
simply
isn't
true.
In
this
class,
you'll
explore
rose
varieties
that
are
low
maintenance
and
easy
to
grow
without
a
lot
of
extra
maintenance—such
as
more...
Gain
the
skills
and
knowledge
needed
to
include
bulbs
in
your
landscape.
In
this
class,
you'll
explore
the
diversity
of
bulbs;
their
culture,
growing
requirements,
and
placement.
Learn
how
to
plan
and
place
bulbs
in
new
and
existing
beds
using
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...
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.
Kick
mulch
to
the
curb!
Learn
how
to
replace
this
common
garden
material
with
a
beautiful
tapestry
of
foliage
and
flowers
that
is
visually
appealing
and
ecologically
valuable.
Explore
a
selection
of
versatile,
tough,
native
ground-covering
plants
to
use
as
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.
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.
What
can
you
do
this
fall
to
ensure
a
healthy
garden
next
spring?
Get
a
head
start
on
your
best
garden
ever
by
taking
care
of
it
now!
Learn
techniques
to
improve
soil
quality,
protect
perennials
and
tender
plants
through
more...
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