Gardening:
Intro Classes & Workshops

March

A Kitchen Garden Plan

Create your own kitchen garden designed around the food you love to eat - be it outside your back door or on your windowsill. You'll design a planting plan using historic examples and modern best practices and walk away with more...
233GAR155O 03/29 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Novak
ONLINE

April

Pruning: How, When, and Where

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 using more...
234GAR236 04/01 Sa 10:00am-2:30pm Perkowski
NCNC

Introduction to Bulbs

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...
234GAR287O 04/04 Tu 5:00pm-6:30pm Hagen
ONLINE

Intro to Herbs

Herbs are a perennial favorite for backyard, container, rooftop, and apartment gardeners. Medicinal, dye, ornamental, and culinary herbs offer benefits to you as a gardener and to your garden ecosystem. In this introductory course, learn how to set up a more...
234GAR333O 04/04 Tu 6:15pm-7:45pm Novak
ONLINE

Spring-Blooming Native Plants

Explore the plethora of spring-blooming perennials and woody plants native to the Northeast, including underutilized gems such as Spring Beauties, Wild Pink, Running Serviceberry, and Azaleas. Study their ecological benefits such as feeding early-emerging pollinators, as well as the cultural more...
234GAR216O 04/07 Fr 9:30am-11:30am Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Container Gardening

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.
234GAR327AO 04/13 Th 10:00am-12:00pm Marsh
ONLINE

Soil Basics: Get It Right!

Don't treat your soil like dirt! 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 affect plant growth, and how you can modify more...
234GAR104 04/15 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Himmelman
NCNC

Vegetable Gardening Saturday: All Three Sections

Vegetable Gardening Saturday
Fresh, homegrown vegetables are healthy and flavorful, and don't have to be difficult to grow. Learn how to properly prepare beds and soils; gain key tips on planting and sowing seeds; discover ecologically friendly ways to keep more...
234GAR201A 04/15 Sa 10:00am-5:00pm Gershberg
Satch
Storrs
NYBG

Vegetable Gardening Saturday: Seed Starting Primer

Seed starting is a fun way to expand your garden's potential. This class covers the basics, including choosing what seeds to start and the proper location, lighting, containers, watering techniques, and soil mixes to ensure your success. Receive a packet more...
234GAR201B 04/15 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Gershberg
NYBG

Vegetable Gardening Saturday: Vegetable Gardening Basics

Vegetables have their own special requirements, and whether you're a novice or an experienced grower, you'll get more from your garden this season usingthese time-tested techniques. The two-hour session covers site selection, bed and soil preparation, optimal planting times, and more...
234GAR201C 04/15 Sa 12:45pm-2:45pm Satch
NYBG

Vegetable Gardening Saturday: Protect Your Plants from Pests

All of your hard work in the garden should produce healthful, nutritious food; so don't let a host of pest problems ruin this for you. Learn a variety of environmentally friendly and sustainable ways to minimize or eliminate pests in more...
234GAR201D 04/15 Sa 3:00pm-5:00pm Storrs
NYBG

Plants for Landscaping

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.
234HRT358A 04/15 Sa 10:00am-12:40pm D'Antonio
NYBG
234HRT358BBL 04/16 Su 10:00am-1:00pm Nolan
BLENDED
234HRT358CBL 04/16 Su 2:00pm-5:00pm Nolan
BLENDED

Introduction to Plant Science

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.
234HRT300AO 04/18 Tu 10:30am-12:30pm Bucuvalas
ONLINE

Fundamentals of Gardening

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 Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
234GAR301AO 04/20 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Bakis
ONLINE

Dazzling Daffodils

Narcissus—the genus of the deservedly ever-popular daffodils—add color and cheer to every garden. In this class, you'll receive an overview of these perennial spring flowering bulbs; their evolution through history, breeding, and cultivation. You'll visit NYBG's Daffodil Hill for a more...
234GAR264 04/22 Sa 2:00pm-4:00pm Hagen
NYBG

Soil Science for Gardeners

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...
234GAR302O 04/22 Sa 10:30am-12:30pm Bulpitt
ONLINE

Landscape for Curb Appeal

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...
234GAR326O 04/22 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Beyers
ONLINE

Phalaenopsis Care

Myths abound about how hard it is to care for this ever-popular orchid. Dispel them with plenty of sensible advice on how to treat your phalaenopsis so that it blooms year after year. Light, water, nutrients, repotting, and root care more...
234GAR213BO 04/27 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Satch
ONLINE

Hardy Orchids

Orchids are most often associated with tropical paradises and exotic climates but these perennial herbs are actually native to every continent except Antarctica. Hardy orchids are those genera that can survive winter conditions outdoors in temperate or colder climates. In more...
234GAR213AO 04/29 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Schmidt
ONLINE

Introduction to Plant Science

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.
234HRT300BO 04/29 Sa 10:30am-12:30pm Day Nishiura
ONLINE

May

Gardening with Native Plants

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 soils, and how to promote a healthy environment to support spring ephemerals, summer perennials, more...
234GAR315AO 05/01 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Perennial Plant Combinations

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...
234GAR173O 05/03 We 10:00am-12:00pm Marsh
ONLINE

Botanical Latin

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...
234GAR360O 05/03 We 10:30am-12:30pm Bakshi
ONLINE

Shrubs: The Backbone of the Garden

Transform your garden into a low-maintenance, colorful space by selecting the right shrubs that will bring you pleasure for the entire growing season. We'll discuss the fabulous foliage and minimal upkeep required for new varieties on the market, as well more...
234GAR241O 05/06 Sa 9:30am-11:30am Ballato
ONLINE

Get More From Your Vegetable Garden

Learn techniques such as succession and companion planting, intercropping, and vertical growing to achieve a steady harvest and enjoy a wide variety of delicious crops. We'll focus on sustainable practices that help gardeners work with nature.
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234GAR134O 05/07 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Storrs
ONLINE

Mastering the Art of Tomato Gardening

Learn how to plant and care for a healthy, organic tomato garden. We'll explore how to create trellises, manage pests and diseases, devise a fertilizing regimen, and select and store your most successful plants' seeds.
234GAR143O 05/09 Tu 6:15pm-7:45pm Novak
ONLINE

Introduction to Plant Science

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.
234HRT300C 05/12 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm O'Brien
NYBG

Basics of Perennial Maintenance

Learn the basics of successfully cultivating perennials in a variety of garden settings. Discussion topicsinclude site selection, soil preparation, tools, planting techniques, maintenance practices, plant selection, landscape use, and design basics.

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234GAR323O 05/16 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Cappello-Ruggiero
ONLINE

Fundamentals of Gardening

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 Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
234GAR301BO 05/17 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Beyers
ONLINE

All About Containers Saturday: All Three Sections

No land? No problem! Containers can bring added color, form, and texture to any space-deck, rooftop, terrace, front porch, or window sill. With the right combination of plants, containers provide visual impact, create a small garden, and add pleasure to more...
234GAR200A 05/20 Sa 10:00am-5:00pm Brown
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
Rosiello
NYBG

All About Containers Saturday: Container Gardening 101

Learn the basics for planting and maintaining a healthy outdoor container garden: materials and container styles, potting mixes, fertilization, and watering.
234GAR200B 05/20 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Brown
NYBG

All About Containers Saturday: Great Native Plants for Containers

Learn which native plants are the best choices to use successfully in containers. Even if you don't have room for a perennial garden, you can still invite nature into your yard, patio, or balcony with some great native plants in more...
234GAR200C 05/20 Sa 12:45pm-2:45pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG

All About Containers Saturday: Designing with Containers

Learn a comprehensive approach to designing with containers, including how, when, where and why you should use a particular pot in one spot over another. Gain tips and tricks for great plant combinations in containers of all kinds and walk more...
234GAR200D 05/20 Sa 3:00pm-5:00pm Rosiello
NYBG

June

Plants for Landscaping

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.
234HRT358D 06/03 Sa 10:00am-12:40pm D'Antonio
NYBG

Knowing and Growing Roses: An Overview

Expert rosarian Shauna Moore walks you through the history of a wide variety of rose types and classifications while explaining how to select the best ones for your garden. On a walk through the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, she'll share more...
234GAR361BL 06/11 Su 9:30am-11:30am Moore
BLENDED

Plants for Landscaping

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.
234HRT358E 06/11 Su 11:00am-1:40pm Nolan
NYBG

Introduction to Plant Science

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.
234HRT300DO 06/13 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Naghshineh
ONLINE

Fundamentals of Gardening

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 Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
234GAR301C 06/15 Th 10:00am-12:00pm Marsh
ONLINE

Bonsai for Beginners Workshop

Learn the fundamentals for turning ordinary nursery stock into a living work of art. This workshop covers the five major styles of bonsai along with plant and container selection, branch and root pruning, wiring, and potting. more...
234GAR912 06/24 Sa 11:00am-4:30pm Capobianco
NYBG

July

Seasonal Berry Jam

Get a little messy making seasonal berry jam! Trained in preservation techniques at Cornell, Stephen Nocera will show you three distinct methods of jamming, using less sugar and no additives or pectin. You'll come away with the techniques and recipes more...
241CKG200 07/08 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Nocera
NYBG

Summer-Blooming Native Plants

Discover plants native to our region that flower in summer, such as Hairy Penstemon, Spotted Beebalm, Shrubby St. John's Wort, and Northern Bush Honeysuckle. Learn how to choose the right plants for your landscape conditions and explore the benefits they more...
241GAR212 07/09 Su 10:30am-12:30pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG

Introduction to Plant Science

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.
241HRT300EO 07/13 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Bakis
ONLINE

Cut Flower Farming

Design, 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...
241HRT142O 07/20 Th 11:00am-1:00pm Breyer
ONLINE

August

Canning Peaches

"Put up" your peaches using time-honored canning techniques for three preparations that will extend the bounty of your favorite stone fruits long after summer is gone. Create a compote to top your summer desserts; prepare for fall with warming spices; more...
241CKG231 08/05 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Nocera
NYBG

Introduction to Plant Science

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.
241HRT300FO 08/05 Sa 10:30am-12:30pm Day Nishiura
ONLINE

Gardening with Native Plants

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 soils, and how to promote a healthy environment to support spring ephemerals, summer perennials, more...
241GAR315BO 08/06 Su 10:30am-12:30pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Fundamentals of Gardening

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 Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
241GAR301DO 08/17 Th 10:00am-12:00pm Marsh
ONLINE

Pickles, Three Ways

Return to great-grandma's tried-and-true process to make pickled cucumbers in three styles—spicy dill, sweet bread-and-butter, and zesty relish. Designedfor beginners, this class covers the basics—from recipes to food prep to sterilizing. You'll pick up tips and tricks for pickling all more...
241CKG221 08/19 Sa 11:00am-3:00pm Nocera
NYBG

Old Garden Roses

Explore the many classifications of heirloom roses as you delve into their history, lore, and beauty. You'll gain a better understanding of the importance of this beloved flower type and why we must continue to grow and maintain them in more...
241GAR290 08/19 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Moore
NYBG

The Total Tomato

Wondering what to do with your bounty of tomatoes? Preserve them, of course! We will show you the best ways to process and hot pack your harvest, with a simple method borrowed from industrial canning. We'll make a chili tomato more...
241CKG226 08/26 Sa 11:00am-3:00pm Nocera
NYBG

Grow Gourmet Mushrooms Indoors

Mushrooms have been utilized for thousands of years for medicinal and edible purposes. John Michelotti, owner of Catskill Fungi, will show you how to cultivate gourmet mushrooms at home using safe and simple techniques. Using cardboard and coffee grounds, create more...
241CKG207O 08/30 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Michelotti
ONLINE

September

Introduction to Plant Science

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.
241HRT300GO 09/06 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Bucuvalas
ONLINE

Disease Identification and Management

It'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.
241GAR324O 09/12 Tu 6:15pm-8:15pm Kokinchak
ONLINE

Insect Identification and Management

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 the most common orders of insects and the damage they can cause, as well more...
241GAR320O 09/16 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Kokinchak
ONLINE

Plants for Landscaping

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.
241HRT358A 09/16 Sa 10:00am-12:40pm D'Antonio
NYBG

Gardening Strategies for the Climate Crisis

Small steps can have big effects. Learn how the plants you choose and the landscape practices you use can help reduce the impacts of climate change and improve the environment around you.
241GAR379O 09/17 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Container Gardening

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.
241GAR327BO 09/29 Fr 10:00am-12:00pm Marsh
ONLINE

October

The Native Garden in Fall and Winter

With 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...
242GAR369 10/14 Sa 10:30am-12:30pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG