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.


January

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—fit for novices and practicing composters alike—will guide you through the fundamental principles of more...
253AGA300BO 01/01 We 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

Botanical Latin is essential for anyone with a serious interest in identifying plants. But, contrary to popular belief, mastering Latin plant names need not be intimidating or boring. Review the rules of taxonomy, Latin grammar, and pronunciation, and learn the more...
253GAR360BO 01/16 Th 10:30am-12:30pm Bakshi
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...
253GAR317B 01/30 Th 6:00pm-8:40pm Rosiello
NYBG

February

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—fit for novices and practicing composters alike—will guide you through the fundamental principles of more...
253AGA300CO 02/01 Sa 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

Tending to roses is an art, especially given how many types there are-from shrubs to hybrid teas to ramblers. Proper pruning can encourage bloom production and control plant disease. This informative session combines classroom demonstrations, student pruning of potted plants, more...
253GAR394 02/22 Sa 10:00am-1:30pm Perkowski
NYBG

Learn the basics, review examples that work for different architectural styles and site conditions, and develop a go-to plant list for your home landscape. In the second session, you will develop and draw a basic design plan for your garden more...
253GAR367O 02/27 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Moore
ONLINE

March

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—fit for novices and practicing composters alike—will guide you through the fundamental principles of more...
253AGA300DO 03/01 Sa 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

Botanical Latin is essential for anyone with a serious interest in identifying plants. But, contrary to popular belief, mastering Latin plant names need not be intimidating or boring. Review the rules of taxonomy, Latin grammar, and pronunciation, and learn the more...
253GAR360CO 03/03 Mo 10:30am-12:30pm Bakshi
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...
253GAR317CO 03/27 Th 6:00pm-8:40pm Beyers
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.
253GAR327 03/29 Sa 10:00am-2:30pm Barrie
NYBG