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.


April

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.
264AGA300AO 04/01 We 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

Since autumn is the optimum season to plant bulbs, now is the time to decide what will work best in your garden. In this class, you'll receive an overview of bulbs-what they are and how to properly plant them. Common more...
264GAR287AO 04/07 Tu 6:00pm-7:30pm Hagen
ONLINE

Learn how to create a container garden for your patio, terrace, or entryway that's both functional and gorgeous—and helps your plants thrive in all four seasons.
263GAR327O 04/21 Tu 10:00am-12:00pm Gonzalez
NYBG

May

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.
264AGA300BO 05/01 Fr 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

Learn the basics of successfully cultivating perennials in a variety of garden settings. Discussion topicsinclude site selection, soil preparation, tools, planting techniques, maintenance practices, plant selection, landscape use, and design basics.

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264GAR323O 05/04 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Cappello-Ruggiero
ONLINE

June

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.
264AGA300CO 06/01 Mo 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

If you want to attract and support pollinators, succession of bloom is an absolute imperative in any landscape. From early spring through late fall, different species of pollinators look for different types of plants and at varied times of year. more...
264GAR350O 06/04 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

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

Do you prefer simple and clean or wild and lush? Whatever your preference, learn to use basic principles of repetition, symmetry, and color theory to blend your beloved collection of houseplants into a unified design. We'll discuss a broad palette more...
264GAR364 06/06 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Beyers
ONLINE

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

August

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.
271AGA300EO 08/01 Sa 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

September

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.
271AGA300FO 09/01 Tu 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

Do you want to create an eco-friendly garden that is also beautiful and functional? Sustainable gardening hinges on a gardener's ability to develop a long-term strategy by employing tactics that conserve natural resources over time. Explore how to make the more...
271GAR375O 09/19 Sa 10:30am-12:30pm Simeone
ONLINE

Learn how to create a container garden for your patio, terrace, or entryway that's both functional and gorgeous—and helps your plants thrive in all four seasons.
271GAR327O 09/25 Fr 10:00am-12:00pm Marsh
ONLINE

Since autumn is the optimum season to plant bulbs, now is the time to decide what will work best in your garden. In this class, you'll receive an overview of bulbs-what they are and how to properly plant them. Common more...
271GAR287BO 09/29 Tu 6:00pm-7:30pm Hagen
ONLINE