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Horticulture: Intro Classes & Workshops
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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. | |||||
| 261PLT140C | 09/01 | ONLINE-FLEX | ||||
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Cut Flower FarmingDesign, plant, and harvest a cutting garden that's productive throughout the seasons. You'll get hands-on practice starting seeds to ensure you always have something fresh to cut. We'll cover traditional and unexpected annual and perennial cut flower species and varieties more... | |||||
| 261HRT142O | 09/10 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Breyer | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 261HRT353BBL | 09/10 | We | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Schuler | BLENDED | |
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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... | |||||
| 261HRT304B | 09/13 | 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. | |||||
| 261HRT358C | 09/13 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm | D'Antonio | 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. | |||||
| 261HRT300GO | 09/17 | We | 10:00am-12:30pm | Kutos | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 261HRT301C | 09/17 | We | 11:00am-2:00pm | Lozefski | NYBG | |
| 261HRT301DO | 09/17 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bulpitt | ONLINE | |
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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. | |||||
| 261HRT300HO | 09/27 | Sa | 10:30am-12:45pm | Simeone | ONLINE | |
| 261HRT300JO | 09/29 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bakis | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 261HRT353CBL | 09/30 | Tu | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Schuler | BLENDED | |
October
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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. | |||||
| 262HRT300AO | 10/01 | We | 11:00am-1:00pm | O'Brien | ONLINE | |
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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. | |||||
| 262PLT140A | 10/01 | ONLINE-FLEX | ||||
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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. | |||||
| 262HRT300B | 10/05 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Halane | NYBG | |
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Basic Design and Installation of Irrigation SystemsLearn 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... | |||||
| 262HRT323A | 10/15 | We | 10:00am-4:30pm | Elmers | 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. | |||||
| 262HRT358A | 10/16 | Th | 10:00am-12:40pm | Tyson-Strait | NYBG | |
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Cut Flower FarmingDesign, plant, and harvest a cutting garden that's productive throughout the seasons. You'll get hands-on practice starting seeds to ensure you always have something fresh to cut. We'll cover traditional and unexpected annual and perennial cut flower species and varieties more... | |||||
| 262HRT142O | 10/23 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Breyer | ONLINE | |
November
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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. | |||||
| 262HRT300CO | 11/03 | Mo | 10:30am-12:30pm | Barr | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 262HRT301A | 11/03 | Mo | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Cheng | NYBG | |
January
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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... | |||||
| 263HRT301B | 01/07 | We | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Cheng | NYBG | |
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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... | |||||
| 263HRT308 | 01/10 | Sa | 10:00am-4:00pm | 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. | |||||
| 263HRT300DO | 01/13 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bakis | ONLINE | |
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Basic Design and Installation of Irrigation SystemsLearn 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... | |||||
| 263HRT323B | 01/22 | Th | 10:00am-4:30pm | Dobossy | 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. | |||||
| 263HRT300EO | 01/24 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Alvarez | ONLINE | |
February
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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. | |||||
| 263HRT300FO | 02/03 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm | Day | ONLINE | |
| 263HRT300GO | 02/18 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | O'Brien | ONLINE | |
March
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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. | |||||
| 263HRT300H | 03/01 | Su | 11:00am-1:00pm | Halane | NYBG | |
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Mathematics for HorticulturistsThis course is designed for horticulturists who are responsible for maintaining outdoor landscapes. We will cover how to calculate area to help estimate plant and soil needs, apply rates for fertilizers, and calculate amounts of soil amendments. | |||||
| 263HRT356O | 03/04 | We | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Weinstein | ONLINE | |
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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. | |||||
| 263HRT300JO | 03/16 | Mo | 10:30am-12:30pm | Day | ONLINE | |
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Basic Design and Installation of Irrigation SystemsLearn 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 | |
