Gardening Certificate Electives

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.


July

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.
271AGA300DO 07/01 We 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

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...
271GAR378O 07/14 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Beyers
ONLINE

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...
271GAR317O 07/20 Mo 6:00pm-8:40pm Beyers
ONLINE
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