The need to develop, preserve, and protect our open spaces and environmental and cultural resources has never been greater. NYBG's engaging program gives you a solid, plant-focused foundation along with the skills and confidence to pursue your passion. What's more, the Garden offers 250 inspiring acres of sustainable, functional landscapes for up-close, in-depth study. Take a single course for fun or pursue a professional Certificate in Landscape Design.
Click here for an overview of the Certificate Program.
June
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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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234LAN311BO
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06/08
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Miller
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ONLINE
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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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234HRT358E
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06/11
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Su
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11:00am-1:40pm
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Nolan
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NYBG
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July
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In
four
weeks,
earn
25%
of
the
course
hours
required
for
the
NYBG
Certificate
in
Landscape
Design.
Including
interactive
classes
with
top
landscape
architects,
designers,
and
guest
lecturers;
trips
to
historic
sites;
and
the
Garden's
incomparable
resources,
this
summer
program
more...
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241LAN960
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07/10
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Mo
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9:00am-5:00pm
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Arrington
Poccia
Merritt
Ruggiero
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NYBG
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This is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants.
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241BOT308BO
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07/31
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Mo
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5:30pm-7:30pm
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Holmes
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ONLINE
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August
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Gain
an
introduction
to
the
terminology,
concepts,
and
basic
principles
of
landscape
design
through
lectures
and
simple
two-dimensional
exercises.
This
course
is
recommended
for
students
with
little
or
no
background
in
design
who
want
to
design
for
their
own
home
more...
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241LAN100BO
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08/08
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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Survey
photographs
from
dozens
of
eye-catching
gardens
to
discover
how
to
combine
different
plant
species
using
the
basic
criteria
of
form,
color,
texture,
and
height.
We
will
discuss
how
seasonality,
a
garden's
location,
and
a
plant's
native
habitat
should
all
more...
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241LAN234O
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08/26
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Johnsen
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ONLINE
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September
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Through a series of design assignments, prepare a variety of planting plans that are practical, appropriate, and aesthetically satisfying. Explore the significance of site conditions as well as plant form, text, color, and ecological associations.
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241LAN403
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09/06
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We
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6:15pm-9:15pm
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Ellickson-Hastie
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ONLINE
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Learn the various tools and applications of this software package for landscape designers. Topics include: developing base plans from surveys, techniques for quick estimates, and utilizing the online plant database. Basic computer skills and PC laptop required.
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241LAN427B
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09/07
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Th
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Poccia
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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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241LAN311C
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09/08
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Poccia
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NYBG
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Gain
an
introduction
to
the
terminology,
concepts,
and
basic
principles
of
landscape
design
through
lectures
and
simple
two-dimensional
exercises.
This
course
is
recommended
for
students
with
little
or
no
background
in
design
who
want
to
design
for
their
own
home
more...
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241LAN100CO
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09/09
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Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Tryba
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ONLINE
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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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241HRT358A
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09/16
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Sa
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10:00am-12:40pm
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D'Antonio
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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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241LAN301CO
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09/20
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We
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Merritt
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ONLINE
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Study
how
to
effectively
organize
and
operate
a
small
landscape
business
that
will
sustain
itself
and
earn
a
profit.
Learn
how
to
attract
new
clients,
position
oneself
in
a
crowded
market,
and
choose
the
right
type
of
business
model.
Gain
more...
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241LAN457O
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09/20
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We
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10:15am-12:15pm
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Zavaglia
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ONLINE
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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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241LAN311DO
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09/21
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Miller
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ONLINE
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October
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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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242HRT331A
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10/10
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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January
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Through a series of design assignments, prepare a variety of planting plans that are practical, appropriate, and aesthetically satisfying. Explore the significance of site conditions as well as plant form, text, color, and ecological associations.
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243LAN403O
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01/10
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We
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6:15pm-9:15pm
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Ellickson-Hastie
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ONLINE
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