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Gardening:
Intro Classes & Workshops
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Phalaenopsis CareMyths 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... | |||||
| 244GAR213A | 04/20 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Satch | NYBG | |
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Hydrangea Pruning: What Stays, What Goes, and WhenPruning this plant is one of the most confusing chores in the garden. Time to clear the air once and for all! We'll dive into the pruning needs of the most common hydrangeas throughoutthe gardening year. Examine what stays, what more... | |||||
| 244GAR296 | 04/27 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Ballato | NYBG | |
May
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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. | |||||
| 244HRT300D | 05/01 | We | 5:00pm-7:15pm | Finley | NYBG | |
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Plant Studio: Container GardeningLearn how to design, plant, and care for a container garden that's both functional and full of four-season beauty, whether it's on your home patio, terrace, or deck—or in your apartment. This course teaches you the basics of choosing and more... | |||||
| 244PLT120A | 05/01 | Marsh | ONLINE-FLEX | |||
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Plant Studio: Pruning BasicsLearn to prune like NYBG! In this two-week course, our plant experts will guide you through essential pruning techniques for woody plants like small trees and shrubs, provide insight on why and when to prune, as well as give constructive more... | |||||
| 244PLT140A | 05/01 | Perkowski | ONLINE-FLEX | |||
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Perennial Plant CombinationsWhether 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... | |||||
| 244GAR173O | 05/03 | Fr | 11:00am-1:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Intro to Azaleas and RhododendronsLearn the core differences between rhododendrons and azaleas in this introductory course. Explore growing conditions, landscape uses, cultural requirements, top species and cultivars of these garden favorites. You'll also gain insight into how to properly plant them in your landscape. more... | |||||
| 244GAR286 | 05/04 | Sa | 2:00pm-4:30pm | McLaughlin | NYBG | |
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Lush PeoniesChoosing the right spot to plant your peonies is key to growing large, sumptuous blooms with little to no maintenance. Get tips for planting, cultivating, and propagating this springtime showstopper from Dan Furman of Cricket Hill Garden, affectionately known as more... | |||||
| 244GAR242 | 05/11 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Furman | NYBG | |
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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. | |||||
| 244GAR301B | 05/16 | Th | 10:00am-12:00pm | Davis | NYBG | |
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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. | |||||
| 244HRT358D | 05/17 | Fr | 10:00am-12:40pm | Simeone | NYBG | |
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All About Containers Saturday: All Three SectionsNo 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... | |||||
| 244GAR200A | 05/18 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Weinstein Tyson-Strait Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG | |
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All About Containers Saturday: Container Gardening 101Learn the basics for planting and maintaining a healthy outdoor container garden: materials and container styles, potting mixes, fertilization, and watering. | |||||
| 244GAR200B | 05/18 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Weinstein | NYBG | |
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All About Containers Saturday: Designing with ContainersLearn 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... | |||||
| 244GAR200C | 05/18 | Sa | 12:45pm-2:45pm | Tyson-Strait | NYBG | |
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All About Containers Saturday: Great Native Plants for ContainersLearn 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... | |||||
| 244GAR200D | 05/18 | Sa | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG | |
June
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Backyard ChickensChickens are easy to raise, endlessly entertaining, and reward their owners with freshly laid eggs. Learn the day-to-day practicalities of keeping a small backyard flock, including the best ways to select among the different breeds of chickens,housing options, and what more... | |||||
| 244GAR184O | 06/01 | Sa | 12:00pm-2:00pm | Kapler | 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... | |||||
| 244GAR364 | 06/01 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | NYBG | |
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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. | |||||
| 244HRT358E | 06/01 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm | D'Antonio | NYBG | |
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Plant Studio: Container GardeningLearn how to design, plant, and care for a container garden that's both functional and full of four-season beauty, whether it's on your home patio, terrace, or deck—or in your apartment. This course teaches you the basics of choosing and more... | |||||
| 244PLT120B | 06/05 | Beyers | ONLINE-FLEX | |||
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Plant Studio: Pruning BasicsLearn to prune like NYBG! In this two-week course, our plant experts will guide you through essential pruning techniques for woody plants like small trees and shrubs, provide insight on why and when to prune, as well as give constructive more... | |||||
| 244PLT140B | 06/05 | Finley | ONLINE-FLEX | |||
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Knowing and Growing Roses: An OverviewExpert 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... | |||||
| 244GAR361 | 06/08 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Moore | NYBG | |
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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. | |||||
| 244GAR301CO | 06/11 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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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. | |||||
| 244HRT300CO | 06/12 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Conaway | NYBG | |
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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... | |||||
| 244GAR315B | 06/15 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG | |
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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... | |||||
| 244GAR317 | 06/15 | Sa | 10:30am-3:00pm | Beyers | NYBG | |
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Bonsai for Beginners WorkshopLearn the fundamentals for turning ordinary nursery stock into a living work of art. This workshop covers the major styles of bonsai along with plant and container selection, branch and root pruning, wiring, and potting. more... | |||||
| 244GAR912 | 06/15 | Sa | 1:00pm-5:00pm | Dillon | NYBG | |
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Pruning Big Leaf and Mountain HydrangeasPruning hydrangeas can be one of the most confusing chores in the garden. In this class, you'll drill down to explore the pruning needs of the two most troublesome and similar hydrangeas; the big leaf and mountain varieties. Hydrangea expert more... | |||||
| 244GAR177 | 06/22 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Ballato | NYBG | |
July
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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. | |||||
| 251HRT358A | 07/13 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm | Nolan | NYBG | |
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Seasonal Berry JamGet 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... | |||||
| 251CKG200 | 07/20 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Nocera | 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. | |||||
| 251HRT300AO | 07/22 | Mo | 5:30pm-7:45pm | Cheng | NYBG | |
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Pickles, Three WaysReturn 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... | |||||
| 251CKG221 | 07/27 | Sa | 11:00am-3:00pm | Nocera | NYBG | |
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Principles of Pollinator Landscape DesignGain an understanding of the principles of pollination and learn how to create landscapes that attract a diversity of pollinators. In this class, you'll review pollinator ecology and the varied types of pollinators in the northeast region; explore native plant more... | |||||
| 251HRT125 | 07/27 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG | |
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Summer-Blooming Native PlantsDiscover 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... | |||||
| 251GAR212 | 07/30 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG | |
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Canning Stone FruitsLearn time-honored canning techniques to extend the bounty of your favorite stone fruits, such as peaches, plums, apricots and more, long after summer has passed. Create a compote to top your summer desserts; prepare for fall with warming spices; or more... | |||||
| 251CKG231 | 08/03 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Nocera | 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. | |||||
| 251HRT300BO | 08/12 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Thomson | 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. | |||||
| 251GAR301D | 08/15 | Th | 10:00am-12:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | |
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The Total TomatoWondering 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... | |||||
| 251CKG226 | 08/24 | Sa | 11:00am-3:00pm | Nocera | NYBG | |
September
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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. | |||||
| 251HRT358B | 09/07 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm | D'Antonio | NYBG | |
| 251HRT358C | 09/07 | Sa | 1:00pm-3:40pm | Tyson-Strait | NYBG | |
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Introduction to BulbsSince 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... | |||||
| 251GAR287BO | 09/10 | Tu | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Hagen | 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... | |||||
| 251HRT142O | 09/11 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Breyer | ONLINE | |
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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 | |
