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Horticulture: Intro Classes & Workshops
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Tree Climbing for ArboristsDesigned 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... | |||||
| 264HRT304A | 05/16 | Sa | 10:00am-3:30pm | Vitagliano Davila | NYBG | |
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Plants for LandscapingChoose 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 | |
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Soil Science I: Physical PropertiesSoil 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 | |
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Plant CommunitiesFundamentally 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 | |
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Pruning BasicsLearn 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 | ||||
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Chainsaws: Use, Safety, and MaintenanceWhether 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 | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceThis 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 | |
