Certificate Track 2 - Sustainable Landscape Management

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.
263HRT300GO 02/18 We 6:00pm-8:00pm O'Brien
ONLINE

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...
263HRT321E 02/21 Sa 1:00pm-4:00pm Bishop
NYBG

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.
263HRT300H 03/01 Su 11:00am-1:00pm Halane
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.
263LAN380B 03/09 Mo 5:00pm-8:00pm Zavaglia
NYBG

Landscape Management

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.
263HRT443 03/11 We 4:15pm-7:15pm Laswell
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.
263HRT300JO 03/16 Mo 10:30am-12:30pm Day
ONLINE

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...
263HRT323C 03/17 Tu 10:00am-4:30pm Elmers
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...
263HRT302 03/25 We 11:00am-2:00pm Lozefski
NYBG

April

Horticultural Techniques: Landscape Gardening

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

Disease Identification and Management

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...
264HRT481 04/16 Th 10:30am-1:30pm Kokinchak
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.
264HRT300AO 04/23 Th 10:30am-12:30pm Day
ONLINE
264HRT300B 04/27 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Alvarez
NYBG