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.
July
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Gain
an
understanding
of
the
principles
of
pollination
and
learn
how
to
create
landscapes
that
attract
a
diversity
of
pollinators.
In
this
class,
you'll
review
pollinator
ecology
and
the
varied
types
of
pollinators
in
the
northeast
region;
explore
native
plant
more...
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251HRT125
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07/27
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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NYBG
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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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251LAN100CO
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08/06
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Arrington
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ONLINE
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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.
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251PLT100A
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08/07
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Merritt
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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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251BOT308CO
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08/13
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Tu
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5:30pm-7:30pm
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Bucuvalas
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ONLINE
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September
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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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251HRT358B
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09/07
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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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251HRT358C
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09/07
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Sa
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1:00pm-3:40pm
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Tyson-Strait
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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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251LAN311CO
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09/07
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Sa
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10:30am-1:30pm
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Miller
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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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251LAN427
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09/10
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Tu
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Poccia
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NYBG
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Apply basic design to site-specific problems, focusing on the process of design development. Start with a concept, then progress through the schematic phase to a preliminary design solution. Examine the relationships of landscape elements and materials to the design process.
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251LAN402
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09/12
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Th
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Bray
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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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251BOT308DO
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09/13
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Fr
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Holmes
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ONLINE
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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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251LAN340B
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09/13
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Gillman
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NYBG
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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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251HRT331A
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09/14
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Nolan
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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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251LAN100DO
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09/14
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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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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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251LAN301BO
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09/16
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Mo
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Capps Sarathy
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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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251LAN457O
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09/18
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We
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10:00am-12:00pm
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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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251LAN311D
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09/19
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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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