Certificate Track 2 - Sustainable Landscape Management

January

Introduction to Plant Science

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

Soil Science I: Physical Properties

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

Estimating

Learn how accurately estimating landscape materials, labor, overhead, and contingencies can help you stay profitable and compete successfully in today's business climate.
273LAN380A 01/06 We 10:00am-12:15pm Zavaglia
NYBG

Pruning Principles and Practices

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

Basic Design and Installation of Irrigation Systems

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

Introduction to Plant Science

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

Pruning Principles and Practices

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

February

Introduction to Plant Science

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.
273HRT300DO 02/22 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Bakis
ONLINE

March

Introduction to Plant Science

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.
273HRT300EO 03/04 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Halane
ONLINE

Estimating

Learn how accurately estimating landscape materials, labor, overhead, and contingencies can help you stay profitable and compete successfully in today's business climate.
273LAN380B 03/16 Tu 5:00pm-8:00pm Zavaglia
NYBG

Soil Science II: Chemistry and Nutrition

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...
273HRT302 03/31 We 11:00am-2:00pm Lozefski
NYBG