Elective course offerings vary with every catalog season. Browse this page to discover what's currently scheduled. Those in pursuit of a Certificate must complete at least 23 elective course hours.
A
successful
pollinator
garden
must
provide
appropriate
food
and
habitat
for
a
diverse
array
of
species,
including
bees,
beetles,
butterflies,moths,
birds,
and
even
pollinating
flies.
Explore
best
practices
for
attracting
and
supporting
our
native
pollinators,
as
well
as
which
native
more...
Whether you live in a house with a backyard or an apartment with no access to green space, you can compost! Led by NYBG experts, this course will guide you through the fundamental principles of composting.
Learn
how
to
select
the
best
fruit,
nut,
and
berry
trees
or
shrubs
for
your
garden.
In
this
class,
you'll
cover
best
practices
for
planting
and
long-term
care,
winter
and
summer
pruning,
pest
and
disease
prevention,
and
more.
Special
consideration
more...
Good
garden
design
isn't
easy,
but
for
anyone
with
a
passion
for
plants,
a
little
imagination,
and
proper
guidance,
it
is
possible
to
succeed.
Learn
the
basics
of
garden
design,
review
examples
that
work
for
different
architectural
styles
and
site
more...