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.


June

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...
264GAR340 06/06 Sa 10:30am-2:30pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG

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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