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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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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264HRT304A
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05/16
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Sa
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Vitagliano
Davila
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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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264HRT358C
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05/16
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Sa
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10:00am-12:40pm
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Simeone
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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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264HRT301A
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05/20
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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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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.
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264HRT395BL
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05/27
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We
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Goldberg
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BLENDED
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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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264HRT353ABL
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05/28
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Th
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6:00pm-7:30pm
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Schuler
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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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264LAN301AO
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05/30
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Merritt
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ONLINE
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June
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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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264HRT411A
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06/01
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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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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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264PLT140C
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06/01
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ONLINE-FLEX
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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...
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264HRT312
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06/02
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Tu
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4:30pm-7:30pm
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Leibovitch
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NYBG
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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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264HRT381BL
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06/06
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Sa
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Kokinchak
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BLENDED
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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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264WEL212O
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06/25
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Th
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6:00pm-7:00pm
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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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264HRT308
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06/27
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Sa
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10:30am-4:30pm
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Vitagliano
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NYBG
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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...
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264HRT341
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06/27
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Sa
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11:00am-1:00pm
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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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264HRT300F
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06/28
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Su
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Smith
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NYBG
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July
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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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271PLT140D
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07/01
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ONLINE-FLEX
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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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271GAR301BO
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07/10
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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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271HRT300C
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07/12
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Su
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Halane
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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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271HRT302
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07/29
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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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August
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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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271PLT140E
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08/01
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ONLINE-FLEX
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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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271LAN311BBL
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08/03
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Mo
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Poccia
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BLENDED
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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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271HRT300DO
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08/11
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Thomson
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ONLINE
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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...
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271HRT491
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08/11
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Tu
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5:00pm-7:00pm
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Leibovitch
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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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271HRT358D
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08/12
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We
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10:00am-12:40pm
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Tyson-Strait
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NYBG
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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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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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271GAR301CO
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08/26
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bakis
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ONLINE
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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...
|
|
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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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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271HRT411B
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09/17
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Th
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Ivanoski
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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
|
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
|
NYBG
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