Develop the vital skills needed to protect and manage landscapes, maintain healthy trees, design attractive gardens, and produce landscape plants. Our horticulture classes cater to anyone—from beginners to advanced horticulturists—with an emphasis on real world skill-building. Enroll in a single class or pursue a Horticulture Certificate.
Click here for an overview of the certificate program.
August
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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.
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271HRT358FBL
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08/22
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Sa
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1:00pm-3:40pm
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Simeone
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BLENDED
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September
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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.
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271PLT140F
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09/01
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ONLINE-FLEX
|
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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...
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271HRT142O
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09/16
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Breyer
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ONLINE
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Fundamentally
change
the
way
you
view
natural
landscapes
by
learning
about
the
complex
factors
that
inform
which
plants
grow
in
what
combinations.
Understanding
how
and
why
these
plant
communities
form
will
help
you
design
beautiful
landscapes
that
are
more
resilient,
more...
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271HRT353BBL
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09/16
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We
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6:00pm-7:30pm
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Schuler
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BLENDED
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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.
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271HRT358E
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09/16
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We
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2:00pm-4:40pm
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Tyson-Strait
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NYBG
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Graphics are essential in developing and communicating your ideas. Practice various graphic techniques on a range of materials and equipment and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for optimal presentation to clients. Homework is required.
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271LAN311CBL
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09/16
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Blake
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BLENDED
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Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall.
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271HRT331A
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09/17
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Th
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2:00pm-5:00pm
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Nolan
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NYBG
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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.
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271HRT300EO
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09/23
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We
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Barr
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ONLINE
|
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Soil
is
a
dynamic,
living
organism
and
the
very
foundation
of
sustainable
horticulture
and
agriculture.
This
course
focuses
on
the
texture,
structure,
density,
and
color
of
different
soils
and
the
dynamic
relationship
that
exists
among
soil,
water,
and
plants.
Through
more...
|
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271HRT301B
|
09/23
|
We
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11:00am-2:00pm
|
Lozefski
|
NYBG
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|
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This
course
is
designed
for
horticulturists
and
gardeners
who
are
familiar
with
the
basic
culture
of
perennials.
Learn
the
identifying
characteristics,
classification,
scientific
and
common
names,
and
landscape
uses
of
approximately
60
summer-
and
fall-blooming
native
and
non-native
perennials
and
more...
|
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271HRT338A
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09/24
|
Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Nolan
|
NYBG
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Explore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion.
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271LAN301BO
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09/28
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Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Capps Sarathy
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ONLINE
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Learn principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore basic sexual and asexual propagation, focusing on fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering.
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271HRT411C
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09/30
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We
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5:30pm-8:30pm
|
Weinstein
|
NYBG
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|
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Explore a holistic approach to keeping trees healthy and vigorous. Topics include planting and transplanting, pruning, fertilization, root system management, common problems, tree defenses, and lightning protection. Samples of tree problems, supplies, and tools are exhibited.
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271HRT422
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09/30
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We
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5:00pm-7:00pm
|
Hall
|
NYBG
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October
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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.
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272PLT140A
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10/01
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ONLINE-FLEX
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Examine sustainable techniques for managing and maintaining commercial and residential landscapes. Develop programs that reduce adverse effects on the environment, including alternative approaches to conventional lawn management.
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272HRT443BL
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10/06
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Tu
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4:30pm-7:30pm
|
Laswell
|
BLENDED
|
|
|
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Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall.
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272HRT331ABL
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10/07
|
We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
|
McLaughlin
|
BLENDED
|
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272HRT331B
|
10/13
|
Tu
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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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.
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272HRT300AO
|
10/14
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Simeone
|
ONLINE
|
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Become familiar with the cultural requirements, identifying features, and uses of native and non-native broadleaved evergreens, and incorporate them into both naturalistic and formal landscape settings. Major plant groups studied include Ilex, Rhododendron, Buxus, and evergreen groundcovers.
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272HRT332A
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10/16
|
Fr
|
10:30am-12:45pm
|
Simeone
|
NYBG
|
|
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Designed
for
people
interested
in
arboriculture,
this
course
will
help
students
develop
their
climbing
skills.
Learn
techniques
such
as
rope
setting,
knot
tying,
body
thrusting,
doublecrotching,
foot
locking,
and
limb
walking.
Taught
on
Garden
grounds,
this
class
offers
expert
instruction
more...
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272HRT304
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10/17
|
Sa
|
10:00am-3:30pm
|
Vitagliano
Davila
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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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.
|
|
272HRT358A
|
10/17
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
D'Antonio
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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|
Students
will
be
introduced
to
the
topics
of
invasion
biology
and
weed
management
and
their
related
terminology.
Approximately
60
invasive
or
weed
species
common
throughout
the
northeast
region
of
the
United
States
will
be
presented,
with
a
focus
on
woody
more...
|
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272HRT482
|
10/17
|
Sa
|
1:00pm-4:00pm
|
Kirk
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Graphics are essential in developing and communicating your ideas. Practice various graphic techniques on a range of materials and equipment and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for optimal presentation to clients. Homework is required.
|
|
272LAN311A
|
10/17
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Poccia
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall.
|
|
272HRT331C
|
10/18
|
Su
|
2:00pm-5:00pm
|
Nolan
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
This
course
is
designed
for
horticulturists
and
gardeners
who
are
familiar
with
the
basic
culture
of
perennials.
Learn
the
identifying
characteristics,
classification,
scientific
and
common
names,
and
landscape
uses
of
approximately
60
summer-
and
fall-blooming
native
and
non-native
perennials
and
more...
|
|
272HRT338B
|
10/18
|
Su
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Nolan
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Explore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion.
|
|
272LAN301AO
|
10/19
|
Mo
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Bunnell
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
common
diseases
of
woody
and
herbaceous
ornamentals
and
turfgrass,
and
the
cultural,
biological,
and
least-toxic
strategies
for
their
control.
Note:
This
class
is
a
requirement
in
NYBG's
Horiculture
Certificate
Program,
Tracks
1,
2,
&
3.
It
is
not
the
same
more...
|
|
272HRT481
|
10/21
|
We
|
10:30am-1:30pm
|
Kokinchak
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
272HRT300FO
|
10/26
|
Mo
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Day
|
ONLINE
|
November
|
|
|
|
Through
classwork
and
hands-on
practice,
develop
pruning
tools
and
techniques
to
help
shrubs,
conifers,
broadleaves,
evergreens,
and
deciduous
plants
thrive.
Explore
how
woody
plant
structure
and
physiology
influence
pruning.
Learn
how
to
create
and
maintain
hedges
and
explore
authentic
pollarding
more...
|
|
272HRT321B
|
11/01
|
Su
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Hofman
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
272PLT140B
|
11/01
|
| |
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
how
to
design,
install,
and
maintain
conventional,
specialty
drip,
and
micro-drip
irrigation
systems.
Drip
systems
are
useful
for
rooftop
and
terrace
gardens,
planters,
raised
beds,
and
many
landscape
and
nursery
production
systems.
We
will
cover
basic
hydraulics
and
review
more...
|
|
272HRT323A
|
11/05
|
Th
|
10:00am-4:30pm
|
Elmers
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
This
course
introduces
students
to
the
practical
skills
required
for
growing
plants
in
greenhouses
with
an
emphasis
on
integrated
management
techniques.
Topics
include
structures
and
equipment,
soils
and
other
growing
media,
irrigation
and
fertilization
practices,
potting
and
repotting,
and
cultural
more...
|
|
272HRT312
|
11/10
|
Tu
|
4:30pm-7:30pm
|
Leibovitch
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
This studio-oriented course covers basic site analysis, planting plans, and color schemes (analogous or sequential, complementary, and monochrome). Presentations, discussions, and design projects combine practical information with theoretical garden design.
|
|
272HRT551BBL
|
11/11
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Wheir
|
BLENDED
|
|
|
|
|
Explore how to create a healthy garden while supporting biodiversity and conserving resources. We'll discuss ways to minimize water usage, effectively handle stormwater, create a healthy soil food web, and use non-toxic alternatives to maintain optimal plant health.
|
|
272HRT395BL
|
11/13
|
Fr
|
11:00am-1:00pm
|
Goldberg
|
BLENDED
|
December
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
272PLT140C
|
12/01
|
| |
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
Survey
the
modern
green
and
biophilic
hospital
design
movement
as
well
as
the
myriad
benefits
of
green
spaces
within
a
clinical
environment,
for
families
and
caregivers
alike.
You'll
review
the
architectural
history
of
the
hospital—from
the
basilica
through
Frank
Lloyd
more...
|
|
272WEL212O
|
12/02
|
We
|
6:00pm-7:00pm
|
Morrison
|
ONLINE
|
January
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
273PLT140D
|
01/01
|
| |
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
273HRT300BO
|
01/05
|
Tu
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Day
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
Explore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion.
|
|
273LAN301BO
|
01/05
|
Tu
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Merritt
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
Soil
is
a
dynamic,
living
organism
and
the
very
foundation
of
sustainable
horticulture
and
agriculture.
This
course
focuses
on
the
texture,
structure,
density,
and
color
of
different
soils
and
the
dynamic
relationship
that
exists
among
soil,
water,
and
plants.
Through
more...
|
|
273HRT301
|
01/06
|
We
|
4:30pm-7:30pm
|
Simeone
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Whether
you
are
a
budding
arborist
or
weekend
woodcutter,
knowing
how
to
use
your
chainsaw
safely
and
maintain
it
properly
are
keys
to
success.
This
lecture-demonstration
course
by
an
ISA-certified
arborist
teaches
you
the
basics
of
chainsaw
use
and
care,
more...
|
|
273HRT308
|
01/09
|
Sa
|
10:00am-4:00pm
|
Sudak
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
to
work
with
plants
that
are
difficult
to
propagate
by
seed
or
cuttings.
Subjects
include
advanced
seed
propagation
and
techniques
of
grafting,
budding,
and
micro-propagation.
Learn
tissue
culture
at
NYBG's
Pfizer
Laboratory,
and
tour
a
retail
nursery
for
a
more...
|
|
273HRT412
|
01/12
|
Tu
|
5:00pm-8:00pm
|
Weinstein
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Through
classwork
and
hands-on
practice,
develop
pruning
tools
and
techniques
to
help
shrubs,
conifers,
broadleaves,
evergreens,
and
deciduous
plants
thrive.
Explore
how
woody
plant
structure
and
physiology
influence
pruning.
Learn
how
to
create
and
maintain
hedges
and
explore
authentic
pollarding
more...
|
|
273HRT321C
|
01/13
|
We
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Marino
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Graphics are essential in developing and communicating your ideas. Practice various graphic techniques on a range of materials and equipment and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for optimal presentation to clients. Homework is required.
|
|
273LAN311BBL
|
01/14
|
Th
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Poccia
|
BLENDED
|
|
|
|
|
This studio-oriented course covers basic site analysis, planting plans, and color schemes (analogous or sequential, complementary, and monochrome). Presentations, discussions, and design projects combine practical information with theoretical garden design.
|
|
273HRT551BL
|
01/20
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Gonzalez
|
BLENDED
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
how
to
design,
install,
and
maintain
conventional,
specialty
drip,
and
micro-drip
irrigation
systems.
Drip
systems
are
useful
for
rooftop
and
terrace
gardens,
planters,
raised
beds,
and
many
landscape
and
nursery
production
systems.
We
will
cover
basic
hydraulics
and
review
more...
|
|
273HRT323B
|
01/21
|
Th
|
10:00am-4:30pm
|
Dobossy
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
273HRT300C
|
01/23
|
Sa
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Alvarez
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Through
classwork
and
hands-on
practice,
develop
pruning
tools
and
techniques
to
help
shrubs,
conifers,
broadleaves,
evergreens,
and
deciduous
plants
thrive.
Explore
how
woody
plant
structure
and
physiology
influence
pruning.
Learn
how
to
create
and
maintain
hedges
and
explore
authentic
pollarding
more...
|
|
273HRT321
|
01/23
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Turner
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Learn basic winter tree identification using dormant-season characteristics of deciduous plants as well as conifers. Dress for the weather.
|
|
273HRT440A
|
01/23
|
Sa
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Pace
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Learn to identify, classify, and use the best regional native and non-native conifers for naturalistic and formal landscape designs.
|
|
273HRT333
|
01/30
|
Sa
|
9:00am-11:00am
|
Simeone
|
NYBG
|
February
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
273PLT140E
|
02/01
|
| |
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
Learn basic winter tree identification using dormant-season characteristics of deciduous plants as well as conifers. Dress for the weather.
|
|
273HRT440B
|
02/16
|
Tu
|
3:00pm-5:00pm
|
Pace
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Become familiar with the cultural requirements, identifying features, and uses of native and non-native broadleaved evergreens, and incorporate them into both naturalistic and formal landscape settings. Major plant groups studied include Ilex, Rhododendron, Buxus, and evergreen groundcovers.
|
|
273HRT332B
|
02/19
|
Fr
|
10:30am-12:45pm
|
Simeone
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Explore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion.
|
|
273LAN301CO
|
02/21
|
Su
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Merritt
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
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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.
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273HRT300DO
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02/22
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bakis
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ONLINE
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Learn principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore basic sexual and asexual propagation, focusing on fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering.
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273HRT411A
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02/22
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Mo
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Weinstein
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NYBG
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Manage annual and perennial gardens with a variety of practices: soil and weed management, watering, pest identification and control, and seasonal clean-up. Develop a management plan for a small perennial garden.
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273HRT344BL
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02/23
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Stoniene
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BLENDED
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March
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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.
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273PLT140F
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03/01
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ONLINE-FLEX
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This course is designed for horticulturists who are responsible for maintaining outdoor landscapes. We will cover how to calculate area to help estimate plant and soil needs, apply rates for fertilizers, and calculate amounts of soil amendments.
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273HRT356O
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03/03
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We
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5:00pm-7:00pm
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Weinstein
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ONLINE
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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...
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273HRT142O
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03/04
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Breyer
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ONLINE
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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.
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273HRT300EO
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03/04
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Halane
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ONLINE
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Soil
compaction,
construction
damage,
and
land
development
practices
can
lead
to
tree
decline
and
early
tree
mortality.
Examine
the
biology
of
trees,
and
learn
how
they
respond
to
changes
in
the
urban
environment.
Explore
techniques
for
assessing
and
preserving
tree
more...
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273HRT426
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03/06
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Sa
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1:00pm-4:00pm
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Finley
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NYBG
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Graphics are essential in developing and communicating your ideas. Practice various graphic techniques on a range of materials and equipment and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for optimal presentation to clients. Homework is required.
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273LAN311CBL
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03/06
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Poccia
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BLENDED
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Explore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion.
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273LAN301DO
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03/15
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Mo
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Bunnell
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ONLINE
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Go
beyond
basic
soil
chemistry
and
examine
how
a
soil's
pH
affects
what
nutrients
are
available
to
plants.
Explore
the
ionic
exchange
capacities
of
soil,
the
complex
nitrogen
cycle,
and
the
effects
of
composted
soil
amendments
and
fertilizers.
Discover
how
more...
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273HRT302
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03/31
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We
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Lozefski
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NYBG
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