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.


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.
254AGA300AO 05/01 Th 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

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.
254GAR327O 05/02 Fr 10:00am-12:00pm Marsh
ONLINE

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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254GAR323O 05/05 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Cappello-Ruggiero
ONLINE

Take your knowledge of botanical nomenclature to the next level. In this course, you'll look closely at plants to better understand and identify their diversity and similarities. Examining plant structures can seem tricky, as some resemble each other but belong more...
254GAR366O 05/06 Tu 10:30am-12:30pm Bakshi
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.
254GAR327B 05/29 Th 11:00am-1:00pm Gonzalez
NYBG

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.
254AGA300BO 06/01 Su 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

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...
254GAR317 06/04 We 6:00pm-8:40pm Rosiello
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.
261AGA300CO 07/01 Tu 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

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.
261GAR327 07/21 Mo 9:00am-4:00pm Gonzalez
NYBG

Discover plants native to our region that flower in summer, such as Hairy Penstemon, Spotted Beebalm, Shrubby St. John's Wort, and Northern Bush Honeysuckle. Learn how to choose the right plants for your landscape conditions and explore the benefits they more...
261GAR212 07/26 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG

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.
261AGA300DO 08/01 Fr 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.
261AGA300EO 09/01 Mo 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...
261GAR287O 09/22 Mo 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.
261GAR327CO 09/26 Fr 10:00am-12:00pm Gonzalez
ONLINE