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.
March
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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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263GAR301EO
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03/13
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Fr
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Marsh
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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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263HRT300JO
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03/16
|
Mo
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10:30am-12:30pm
|
Day
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ONLINE
|
|
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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...
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263HRT323C
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03/17
|
Tu
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10:00am-4:30pm
|
Elmers
|
NYBG
|
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This course is designed for horticulturists, gardeners, or designers who want to learn to identify and classify familiar and unusual spring-, summer-, and autumn-flowering bulbs. We will also focus on understanding their biology.
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263HRT342
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03/17
|
Tu
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1:30pm-3:30pm
|
McDowell
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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Tony
Avent
established
Juniper
Level
Botanic
Garden
(JLBG)
and
its
accompanying
Plant
Delights
Nursery
in
central
North
Carolina
in
1986,
with
the
mission
to
actively
promote
and
preserve
botanical
diversity.
Today,
JLBG
serves
as
a
repository
of
plant
genetics,
with
more...
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263LEC809C
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03/19
|
Th
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11:00am-12:00pm
|
Avent
|
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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263HRT302
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03/25
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We
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11:00am-2:00pm
|
Lozefski
|
NYBG
|
April
|
|
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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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264PLT140A
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04/01
|
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ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
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Learn
the
identification,
classification,
and
landscape
use
of
spring-flowering
trees
and
shrubs.
Major
plant
groups
include
Magnolia,
Malus,
Prunus,
Viburnum,and
other
genera,
which
are
particularly
ornamental
in
spring.
The
class
goes
out
on
the
grounds
rain
or
shine.
Prerequisite:
Introduction
more...
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264HRT334A
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04/08
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We
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10:30am-1:30pm
|
Himmelman
|
NYBG
|
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264HRT334B
|
04/10
|
Fr
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Nolan
|
NYBG
|
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264HRT334C
|
04/11
|
Sa
|
9:00am-12:00pm
|
Simeone
|
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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264HRT358A
|
04/11
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
D'Antonio
|
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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264GAR301E
|
04/12
|
Su
|
11:00am-1:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
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
spring-blooming
perennials.
Please
dress
appropriately
for
outdoors.
Prerequisite:
more...
|
|
264HRT336A
|
04/12
|
Su
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Nolan
|
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.
|
|
264HRT358B
|
04/12
|
Su
|
2:00pm-5:00pm
|
Nolan
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
the
basic
techniques
of
landscape
gardening,
with
an
emphasis
on
ecologically
appropriate
practices.
Topics
include
soil
preparation,
efficient
water
and
fertilization
practices,
planting
and
transplanting,
cultivation
techniques,
and
maintaining
healthy
plants.
Wear
sturdy
shoes,
and
come
prepared
to
work
more...
|
|
264HRT311
|
04/14
|
Tu
|
4:30pm-7:30pm
|
Weinstein
|
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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264GAR301DO
|
04/15
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Bakis
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
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Gain
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...
|
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264HRT125O
|
04/16
|
Th
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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ONLINE
|
|
|
|
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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...
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264HRT481
|
04/16
|
Th
|
10:30am-1:30pm
|
Kokinchak
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
the
identification,
classification,
and
landscape
use
of
spring-flowering
trees
and
shrubs.
Major
plant
groups
include
Magnolia,
Malus,
Prunus,
Viburnum,and
other
genera,
which
are
particularly
ornamental
in
spring.
The
class
goes
out
on
the
grounds
rain
or
shine.
Prerequisite:
Introduction
more...
|
|
264HRT334D
|
04/21
|
Tu
|
5:00pm-8:00pm
|
Gonzalez
|
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.
|
|
264HRT300AO
|
04/23
|
Th
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Day
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
When
author
Amy
Stewart
discovered
a
community
of
tree
collectors,
she
expected
to
meet
horticultural
fanatics
driven
to
plant
every
species
of
oak
or
maple.
But
she
also
discovered
that
the
urge
to
collect
trees
springs
from
something
deeper
and
more...
|
|
264LEC809D
|
04/23
|
Th
|
11:00am-12:00pm
|
Stewart
|
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.
|
|
264HRT300B
|
04/27
|
Mo
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Alvarez
|
ONLINE
|
May
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
264PLT140B
|
05/01
|
| |
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
264LAN311A
|
05/06
|
We
|
5:00pm-8:00pm
|
Poccia
|
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
spring-blooming
perennials.
Please
dress
appropriately
for
outdoors.
Prerequisite:
more...
|
|
264HRT336B
|
05/07
|
Th
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
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.
|
|
264GAR301AO
|
05/13
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Cappello-Ruggiero
|
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.
|
|
264HRT358C
|
05/16
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
Simeone
|
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...
|
|
264HRT301A
|
05/20
|
We
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Lozefski
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
264HRT395BL
|
05/27
|
We
|
11:00am-1:00pm
|
Goldberg
|
BLENDED
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
264HRT353ABL
|
05/28
|
Th
|
6:00pm-7:30pm
|
Schuler
|
BLENDED
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
264LAN301AO
|
05/30
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Merritt
|
ONLINE
|
June
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
264HRT411A
|
06/01
|
Mo
|
5:30pm-8:30pm
|
Weinstein
|
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.
|
|
264PLT140C
|
06/01
|
| |
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
264HRT381BL
|
06/06
|
Sa
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Kokinchak
|
BLENDED
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
264WEL212O
|
06/25
|
Th
|
6:00pm-7:00pm
|
Morrison
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
264HRT308
|
06/27
|
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...
|
|
264HRT341
|
06/27
|
Sa
|
11:00am-1:00pm
|
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.
|
|
264HRT300F
|
06/28
|
Su
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Smith
|
NYBG
|
July
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
271PLT140D
|
07/01
|
| |
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
271GAR301BO
|
07/10
|
Fr
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Marsh
|
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.
|
|
271HRT300C
|
07/12
|
Su
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Halane
|
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...
|
|
271HRT302
|
07/29
|
We
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Lozefski
|
NYBG
|
August
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
271PLT140E
|
08/01
|
| |
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
271LAN311BBL
|
08/03
|
Mo
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Poccia
|
BLENDED
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
271HRT300DO
|
08/11
|
Tu
|
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...
|
|
271HRT491
|
08/11
|
Tu
|
5:00pm-7:00pm
|
Leibovitch
|
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.
|
|
271HRT358D
|
08/12
|
We
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
Tyson-Strait
|
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.
|
|
271GAR301CO
|
08/26
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Bakis
|
ONLINE
|
September
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
271PLT140F
|
09/01
|
| |
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
271HRT353BBL
|
09/16
|
We
|
6:00pm-7:30pm
|
Schuler
|
BLENDED
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
271HRT358E
|
09/16
|
We
|
2:00pm-4:40pm
|
Tyson-Strait
|
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.
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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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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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271GAR301F
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09/20
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Su
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Ruggiero
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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
lectures
more...
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271HRT301B
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09/23
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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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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
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Nolan
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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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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
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Hall
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NYBG
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