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.
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March
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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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243LAN301CO
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03/19
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Tu
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Bunnell
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ONLINE
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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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243BOT308CO
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03/21
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Th
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5:30pm-7:30pm
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Holmes
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ONLINE
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To
cope
with
heavier
rains
and
more
powerful
storm
surges,
it
is
critical
for
horticulturists
and
landscape
designers
to
understand
the
natural
water
cycle.
Sarah
Bray,
Landscape
Architect
for
NYS's
Department
of
Environmental
Protection,
covers
the
basics
of
the
hydrologic
more...
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243LAN290BL
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03/23
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Sa
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6:30pm-8:00pm
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Bray
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BLENDED
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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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243LAN427C
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03/28
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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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Little
Island,
opened
in
2021,
offers
2.5
acres
of
new
waterfront
park
within
Hudson
River
Park.
Born
from
a
collaboration
of
UK-based
Heatherwick
Studio
and
NY-based
landscape
architecture
firm
MNLA,
led
by
Signe
Nielsen,
FASLA,
Little
Island
provides
an
intersection
more...
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243LAN807D
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03/28
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Th
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11:00am-12:00pm
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Nielsen
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NYBG
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April
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"Travel
the
globe"
during
this
survey
of
European,
American,
Chinese,
Japanese,
and
Islamic
garden
traditions,
while
exploring
a
wide
range
of
iconic
examples—from
private
gardens
to
public
parks.
You'll
learn
about
the
theories
and
principles
that
have
shaped
landscape
design
more...
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243PLT100
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04/03
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Merritt
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ONLINE-FLEX
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Learn
the
identification,
classification,
and
landscape
use
of
spring-flowering
trees
and
shrubs.
Major
plant
groups
include
Magnolia,
Malus,
Prunus,
Viburnum,and
other
genera,
which
are
particularly
ornamental
in
spring.
The
class
goes
out
on
the
grounds
rain
or
shine.
Prerequisite:
Introduction
more...
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244HRT334A
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04/05
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Ruggiero
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NYBG
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Precise field measurement is the crucial first step in landscape design. Learn how to properly use automatic levels, tapes, and survey instruments. Topics will include accurately measuring distances, differences in elevation, and angles. Dress for the weather.
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244LAN340
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04/05
|
Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
Gillman
|
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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244LAN100AO
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04/06
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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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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244HRT358A
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04/09
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Tu
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2:00pm-4:40pm
|
Nolan
|
NYBG
|
|
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Learn
the
identification,
classification,
and
landscape
use
of
spring-flowering
trees
and
shrubs.
Major
plant
groups
include
Magnolia,
Malus,
Prunus,
Viburnum,and
other
genera,
which
are
particularly
ornamental
in
spring.
The
class
goes
out
on
the
grounds
rain
or
shine.
Prerequisite:
Introduction
more...
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244HRT334B
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04/10
|
We
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Himmelman
|
NYBG
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244HRT334CBL
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04/13
|
Sa
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10:30am-1:30pm
|
McLaughlin
|
BLENDED
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244HRT334D
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04/13
|
Sa
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2:00pm-5:00pm
|
Nolan
|
NYBG
|
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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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244HRT358B
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04/13
|
Sa
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1:00pm-3:40pm
|
D'Antonio
|
NYBG
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Turning a vision into a plan is the designer's first challenge. Analyze landscapes, formulate the requirements of a design project and then translate them into schematic design solutions. Take part in class discussions and critiques, and present projects.
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244LAN401
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04/15
|
Mo
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6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Thomson
|
NYBG
|
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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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244HRT358C
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04/16
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Tu
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11:00am-1:40pm
|
Ruggiero
|
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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244LAN311A
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04/17
|
We
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5:00pm-8:00pm
|
Poccia
|
NYBG
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Create visually compelling print and digital portfolios to present to potential clients. Learn how to develop professional documentation for a variety of audiences through in-class design charrettes and individualized projects.
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244LAN555O
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04/17
|
We
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10:00am-12:10pm
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Phaosawasdi
|
ONLINE
|
May
|
|
"Travel
the
globe"
during
this
survey
of
European,
American,
Chinese,
Japanese,
and
Islamic
garden
traditions,
while
exploring
a
wide
range
of
iconic
examples—from
private
gardens
to
public
parks.
You'll
learn
about
the
theories
and
principles
that
have
shaped
landscape
design
more...
|
244PLT100A
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05/01
|
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Chubbuck
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ONLINE-FLEX
|
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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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244BOT308AO
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05/04
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Bucuvalas
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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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244LAN311BO
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05/04
|
Sa
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10:30am-1:30pm
|
Miller
|
ONLINE
|
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Learn
the
basic
principles
of
constructing
residential
landscape
features
such
as
walks,
steps,
simple
decks,
garden
structures,
walls,
and
benches.
Study
landscape
construction
standards,
techniques,and
commonly
used
materials,
and
learn
to
draft
construction
details.
more...
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244LAN422O
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05/04
|
Sa
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12:00pm-3:00pm
|
Arrington
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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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244HRT358D
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05/17
|
Fr
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10:00am-12:40pm
|
Simeone
|
NYBG
|
June
|
|
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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244HRT358E
|
06/01
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
D'Antonio
|
NYBG
|
|
|
"Travel
the
globe"
during
this
survey
of
European,
American,
Chinese,
Japanese,
and
Islamic
garden
traditions,
while
exploring
a
wide
range
of
iconic
examples—from
private
gardens
to
public
parks.
You'll
learn
about
the
theories
and
principles
that
have
shaped
landscape
design
more...
|
244PLT100B
|
06/05
|
| |
Merritt
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
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...
|
244LAN100BO
|
06/08
|
Sa
|
10:30am-12:30pm
|
Tryba
|
ONLINE
|
July