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.
May
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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
spring-blooming
perennials.
Please
dress
appropriately
for
outdoors.
Prerequisite:
more...
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254HRT336A
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05/06
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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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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254HRT300C
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05/07
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We
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5:00pm-7:00pm
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Finley
|
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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254LAN311BO
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05/07
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We
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Poccia
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ONLINE
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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
spring-blooming
perennials.
Please
dress
appropriately
for
outdoors.
Prerequisite:
more...
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254HRT336B
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05/08
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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Unique
among
the
world's
urban
botanical
gardens,
the
New
York
Botanical
Garden
has
always
strived
to
maintain
an
alluring
balance
between
the
wild
and
the
cultivated
across
its
250-acre
National
Historic
Landmark
landscape
in
the
Bronx.
In
Gardening
with
Nature
more...
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254HRT829
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05/08
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Th
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1:30pm-3:00pm
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Forrest
Lederman
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NYBG
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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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
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254GAR301BO
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05/14
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Cappello-Ruggiero
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ONLINE
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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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254HRT358D
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05/16
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Fr
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10:00am-12:40pm
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Simeone
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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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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254HRT302A
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05/21
|
We
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Lozefski
|
NYBG
|
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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
lectures
more...
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254HRT301AO
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05/27
|
Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Bulpitt
|
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...
|
|
254HRT353BL
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05/28
|
We
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6:00pm-7:30pm
|
Schuler
|
BLENDED
|
June
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|
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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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254HRT411A
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06/02
|
Mo
|
5:30pm-8:30pm
|
Weinstein
|
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.
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254HRT358E
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06/14
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
D'Antonio
|
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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254LAN311CO
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06/14
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Miller
|
ONLINE
|
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Join interdisciplinary scholar of African American & African Diaspora literature and culture and Assistant Professor at Duke University Jarvis C. McInnis as he charts a new account of Black modernity by centering the Tuskegee Institute's vision of agrarian worldmaking.
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254HRT844
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06/18
|
We
|
12:00pm-1:00pm
|
McInnis
Smith
|
MERTZLIBRARY
|
|
|
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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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
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254GAR301CO
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06/21
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Beyers
|
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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254HRT300DO
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06/22
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Su
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10:00am-12:00pm
|
Simeone
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ONLINE
|
|
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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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254HRT443
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06/23
|
Mo
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4:00pm-7:00pm
|
Laswell
|
NYBG
|
|
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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...
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254WEL212O
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06/27
|
Fr
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7:00pm-8:00pm
|
Morrison
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ONLINE
|
|
|
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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...
|
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254HRT308
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06/28
|
Sa
|
10:30am-4:30pm
|
Vitagliano
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Become
familiar
with
the
identification,
culture,
and
landscape
use
of
annuals
and
select
tender
perennials.
Review
major
groups
of
common
species
as
well
as
more
unusual
types.
Learn
how
to
choose
low-maintenance
plants,
and
review
the
scientific
and
common
names
more...
|
|
254HRT341
|
06/28
|
Sa
|
11:00am-1:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
to
identify
the
insects
common
to
the
northeastern
United
States
that
feed
on
woody
and
herbaceous
plants
and
the
damage
that
they
cause.
Learn
to
judge
the
severity
of
an
infestation
and
to
select
and
implement
control
measures
based
more...
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261HRT381BL
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06/28
|
Sa
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Lundstrom
|
BLENDED
|
July
|
|
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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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261HRT358A
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07/01
|
Tu
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
Nolan
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
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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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
|
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261GAR301
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07/07
|
Mo
|
2:00pm-4:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
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.
|
|
261HRT300E
|
07/10
|
Th
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Halane
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
|
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261GAR301DO
|
07/13
|
Su
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Beyers
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
261HRT358
|
07/14
|
Mo
|
1:00pm-4:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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
lectures
more...
|
|
261HRT301B
|
07/16
|
We
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Lozefski
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
261HRT358D
|
07/28
|
Mo
|
9:00am-12:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|
August
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
261LAN311DO
|
08/04
|
Mo
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Poccia
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
Study
the
entire
cannabis
growing
cycle,
including
best
practices
for
critical
harvest
and
post-harvest
procedures,
and
how
artificial
lighting
and
carbon
dioxide
enrichment
can
help
maximize
production.
We'll
discuss
the
pros
and
cons
of
different
grow
sites
and
media,
with
more...
|
|
261HRT156O
|
08/06
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
DeBacco
Crosson
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
261HRT300FO
|
08/11
|
Mo
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Thomson
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
the
basic
principles
and
best
practices
of
greenhouse
and
nursery
construction
and
design,
and
commercial
greenhouse
and
field
plant
production.
Understand
how
to
manage
a
commercial
growing
operation,
including
site
selection,
planning
and
layout,
and
production
methods
of
greenhouse
more...
|
|
261HRT491
|
08/14
|
Th
|
5:00pm-7:00pm
|
Leibovitch
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
|
|
261GAR301EO
|
08/15
|
Fr
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Marsh
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
261HRT358B
|
08/20
|
We
|
1:00pm-3:40pm
|
Tyson-Strait
|
NYBG
|
September
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
261HRT331A
|
09/06
|
Sa
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Nolan
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
261HRT302BO
|
09/08
|
Mo
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Bulpitt
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
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261HRT142O
|
09/10
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Breyer
|
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.
|
|
261HRT300GO
|
09/10
|
We
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Day
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
261HRT353BBL
|
09/10
|
We
|
6:00pm-7:30pm
|
Schuler
|
BLENDED
|
|
|
|
|
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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261HRT304B
|
09/13
|
Sa
|
10:00am-3:30pm
|
Vitagliano
Davila
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
261HRT358C
|
09/13
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
D'Antonio
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
|
|
261GAR301F
|
09/14
|
Su
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
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.
|
|
261LAN301BO
|
09/15
|
Mo
|
10:30am-1:30pm
|
Merritt
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
261HRT411B
|
09/16
|
Tu
|
5:30pm-8:30pm
|
Weinstein
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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
lectures
more...
|
|
261HRT301C
|
09/17
|
We
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Lozefski
|
NYBG
|
|
261HRT301DO
|
09/17
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Bulpitt
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
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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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261HRT422
|
09/17
|
We
|
4:00pm-6:00pm
|
Hall
|
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.
|
|
261LAN311EO
|
09/20
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Miller
|
ONLINE
|
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