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Gardening:
Intro Classes & Workshops
September
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Insect Identification and ManagementPest 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 the most common orders of insects and the damage they can cause, as well more... | |||||
| 251GAR320O | 09/16 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Kokinchak | ONLINE | |
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Disease Identification and ManagementIt's essential to identify plant diseases before they become widespread in your garden. Explore the basics of disease management, and learn how the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can help you maintain a strong and healthy garden.Note: This class more... | |||||
| 251GAR324O | 09/19 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Kokinchak | ONLINE | |
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Botanical LatinBotanical 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... | |||||
| 251GAR360AO | 09/27 | Fr | 10:30am-12:30pm | Bakshi | ONLINE | |
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The Native Garden in Fall and WinterWith a little bit of planning, your garden can look beautiful in all seasons, even after the flowers fade. Knowing which plants to select is key, since, according to rock star garden designer Piet Oudolf, it's about "texture and shape, more... | |||||
| 251GAR369 | 09/28 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG | |
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Container GardeningLearn 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. | |||||
| 251GAR327O | 09/30 | Mo | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
October
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Fundamentals of GardeningExplore 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 Horticultural Therapy Certificate. | |||||
| 252GAR301AO | 10/01 | Tu | 11:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Growing Modern RosesExplore the many classifications of modern roses such as hybrid tea roses, floribunda rose, and grandiflora rose—as you delve into their history, function, and beauty. You'll gain a better understanding of these roses, their importance, and cultural habits, the qualities more... | |||||
| 252GAR164 | 10/10 | Th | 11:00am-1:00pm | Moore | NYBG | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceThis 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. | |||||
| 252HRT300AO | 10/15 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Finley | ONLINE | |
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Plants for LandscapingChoose 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. | |||||
| 252HRT358A | 10/17 | Th | 2:00pm-4:40pm | Nolan | NYBG | |
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Fall Dahlia WorkshopWhen celebrated ceramicist Frances Palmer isn't making gorgeous vessels, she's growing the sumptuous dahlias featured on her wildly popular Instagram feed. In this new workshop, she'll share secrets about how to divide, plant, fertilize, and stake your spring tubers, in more... | |||||
| 252GAR279 | 10/19 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Palmer | NYBG | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceThis 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. | |||||
| 252HRT300BO | 10/19 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Day | ONLINE | |
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Put Your Garden to BedWhat 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... | |||||
| 252GAR185O | 10/23 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bakis | ONLINE | |
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A Garden Design PrimerPut 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. | |||||
| 252GAR222AO | 10/24 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Houseplant Design WorkshopDo you prefer simple and clean or wild and lush? Whatever your preference, learn to use basic principles of repetition, symmetry, and color theory to blend your beloved collection of houseplants into a unified design. We'll discuss a broad palette more... | |||||
| 252GAR364O | 10/26 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Gardening with Native PlantsLearn 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 soils, and how to promote a healthy environment to support spring ephemerals, summer perennials, more... | |||||
| 252GAR315O | 10/31 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | ONLINE | |
November
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Garden Design WorkshopGood 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... | |||||
| 252GAR317AO | 11/02 | Sa | 11:00am-1:40pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Cut Flower FarmingDesign, plant, and harvest a cutting garden that's productive throughout the seasons. You'll get hands-on practice starting seeds to ensure you always have something fresh to cut. We'll cover traditional and unexpected annual and perennial cut flower species and varieties more... | |||||
| 252HRT142AO | 11/07 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Breyer | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of GardeningExplore 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 Horticultural Therapy Certificate. | |||||
| 252GAR301BO | 11/08 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Orchids for BeginnersOrchids 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 it. In this class, you'll explore how orchids grow in nature and learn the more... | |||||
| 252GAR213AO | 11/16 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Schmidt | ONLINE | |
December
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Indoor TropicalsAre 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 will bring a hint of the sun-drenched tropics to your home. We'll discuss the more... | |||||
| 252GAR289A | 12/07 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Brown | NYBG | |
