Gardening:
Intro Classes & Workshops
January
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant more... | |||||
212HRT300EO | 01/23 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Grossman | ONLINE |
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Cut Flower Farming - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Join the cut flower farming revolution! Discover the basics of how to design, plant, grow, and harvest a cutting garden that will be productive throughout the more... | |||||
213HRT142DO | 01/25 | Mo | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Breyer | ONLINE |
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Perennial Plant Combinations - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
213GAR173AO | 01/27 | We | 10:30am-12:30pm | Forster | ONLINE |
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant more... | |||||
213HRT300FO | 01/28 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Herrera | ONLINE |
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Fundamentals of Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they more... | |||||
213GAR301DO | 01/29 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE |
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Garden Design Workshop - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
213GAR317BO | 01/31 | Su | 10:00am-12:40pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
February
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant more... | |||||
213HRT300GO | 02/05 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Day | ONLINE |
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Perennial Plant Combinations - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
213GAR173BO | 02/09 | Tu | 10:30am-12:30pm | Forster | ONLINE |
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Plant Propagation for the Home Gardener - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Discover how to reproduce the plants you love! Have your favorite plants ready for this interactive online session, where you'll learn the best ways to create more... | |||||
213GAR288O | 02/09 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Gershberg | ONLINE |
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Organic Gardening Basics - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the philosophy and history of the organic method, the biological principles upon which it is based, and the practical techniques used to implement it. This more... | |||||
213GAR308O | 02/10 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE |
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Cut Flower Farming - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Join the cut flower farming revolution! Discover the basics of how to design, plant, grow, and harvest a cutting garden that will be productive throughout the more... | |||||
213HRT142BO | 02/11 | Th | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Breyer | ONLINE |
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Wake Up Your Garden Saturday: All Three Sections - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.February 20, 27, and March 6 | 10 am-12 pm Spring is just around the corner, and with a little advance preparation you will be ready to more... | |||||
213GAR225AO | 02/20 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers Grossman Ruggiero | ONLINE |
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Wake Up Your Garden Saturday: Spring Gardeners Task List - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
213GAR225BO | 02/20 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
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Insect Identification and Management - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
213GAR320BO | 02/23 | Tu | 11:00am-1:00pm | Kokinchak | ONLINE |
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Perennial Plant Combinations - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
213GAR173CO | 02/24 | We | 10:30am-12:30pm | Forster | ONLINE |
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Fragrant Indoor Garden - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.When winter winds blow cold, bring nature inside with houseplants that provide fragrance and color year round. Learn the full range of indoor plants with scented more... | |||||
213GAR223O | 02/27 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Freeman | ONLINE |
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Wake Up Your Garden Saturday: Soil Basics: Get it Right! - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
213GAR225CO | 02/27 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
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Pruning: How, When, and Where - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.This two-day course covers proper pruning techniques for maintaining shrubs, evergreens, hedges and trees. Recommended tool choices and their maintenance will be discussed. Shrub pruning demonstration more... | |||||
213GAR236BO | 02/27 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Perkowski | ONLINE |
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A Garden Design Primer - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Take all your garden ideas and start putting them into place with this practical overview of garden design principles that ensure the best layout plan and more... | |||||
213GAR222CO | 02/28 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
March
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Soil Science for Gardeners - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
213GAR302BO | 03/01 | Mo | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bulpitt | ONLINE |
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Introduction to Plant Science - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant more... | |||||
213HRT300HO | 03/03 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Grossman | ONLINE |
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Phalaenopsis Care - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Myths abound about how hard it is to care for this ever-popular orchid. Dispel those myths with plenty of sensible advice on how to treat your more... | |||||
213GAR213AO | 03/06 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Satch | ONLINE |
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Wake Up Your Garden Saturday: Pruning: Shape-Up for Spring - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
213GAR225DO | 03/06 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Ruggiero | ONLINE |
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Raised Bed Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Raised beds make gardening easier. They allow you to successfully grow vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals in problem soils, gardens with limited space, or on rooftops and more... | |||||
213GAR280O | 03/07 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Storrs | ONLINE |
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Gardening with Native Plants - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
213GAR315O | 03/07 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Eierman | ONLINE |
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Botanical Latin - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
213GAR360DO | 03/08 | Mo | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Bakshi | ONLINE |
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Cut Flower Farming - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Join the cut flower farming revolution! Discover the basics of how to design, plant, grow, and harvest a cutting garden that will be productive throughout the more... | |||||
213HRT142CO | 03/08 | Mo | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Breyer | ONLINE |
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Get More From Your Vegetable Garden - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Growing abundant and delicious home-grown edibles can be a huge commitment so it pays to be smart with your time and labor. Learn techniques such as more... | |||||
213GAR134O | 03/09 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm | Storrs | ONLINE |
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Fundamentals of Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they more... | |||||
213GAR301EO | 03/10 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE |
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Super Small Space Veggie Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Whether you have a terrace, rooftop, or tiny backyard, learn how to grow the most veggies in the space you have. Discover the best practices for more... | |||||
213GAR330O | 03/10 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Novak | ONLINE |
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Container Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Container gardening know-how is in high demand. Learn how to create a container garden for your patio, terrace, or entryway that is at once functional and more... | |||||
213GAR327BO | 03/12 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
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Weatherproof Hydrangeas - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Gardening in areas with wildly fluctuating temperatures and conditions can be a tricky business if you desire colorful and robust hydrangea flowers. Learn what measures you more... | |||||
213GAR272O | 03/13 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Ballato | ONLINE |
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Vertical Gardening: Vines and Climbers - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
213GAR146O | 03/18 | Th | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Loechle | ONLINE |
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Perennial Plant Combinations - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.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 more... | |||||
213GAR173DO | 03/20 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Forster | ONLINE |
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Orchids for Beginners - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Orchids are one of the most common houseplants in America. While this exotic flower is widely available, many do not know how to properly care for more... | |||||
213GAR213BO | 03/20 | Sa | 11:00am-1:30pm | Schmidt | ONLINE |
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Pruning: How, When, and Where - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.This two-day course covers proper pruning techniques for maintaining shrubs, evergreens, hedges and trees. Recommended tool choices and their maintenance will be discussed. Shrub pruning demonstration more... | |||||
213GAR236CO | 03/21 | Su | 10:30am-12:30pm | Perkowski | ONLINE |
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Fundamentals of Gardening - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they more... | |||||
213GAR301FO | 03/25 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | ONLINE |
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Indoor Tropicals - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Are you looking to up your houseplant game? We can help! We'll walk you through many different species with stunning foliage or flowers—including bromeliads and palms—that more... | |||||
213GAR289O | 03/27 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Wright | ONLINE |
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Gardentopia - ONLINEThis class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions.Garden lovers revel in being in outdoor spaces where the feeling of well being descends. So how can you transform your ho-hum backyard into a "gardentopia"? more... | |||||
213GAR297O | 03/31 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Johnsen | ONLINE |
April
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Plants for Landscaping - BLENDEDThis blended class meets online for some sessions and on NYBG grounds for others. Registered students will receive login instructions and a syllabus with specifics.Examine the use of plants in the landscape with an emphasis on more... | |||||
213HRT358DBL | 04/10 | Sa | 10:00am-12:50pm | D'Antonio | BLENDED |