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.
September
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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...
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261GAR287O
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09/22
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Mo
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6:00pm-7:30pm
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Hagen
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ONLINE
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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.
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261GAR327CO
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09/26
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Fr
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Gonzalez
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ONLINE
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October
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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.
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262AGA300AO
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10/01
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We
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12:00am-11:59pm
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ONLINE-FLEX
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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...
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262GAR360AO
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10/06
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Mo
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Bakshi
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ONLINE
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With
a
little
bit
of
planning,
your
garden
can
look
beautiful
in
all
seasons,
even
after
the
flowers
fade.
Knowing
which
plants
to
select
is
key,
since,
according
to
rock
star
garden
designer
Piet
Oudolf,
it's
about
"texture
and
shape,
more...
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262GAR369
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10/18
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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NYBG
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November
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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.
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262AGA300BO
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11/01
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Sa
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12:00am-11:59pm
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ONLINE-FLEX
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December
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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.
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262AGA300CO
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12/01
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Mo
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12:00am-11:59pm
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ONLINE-FLEX
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January
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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...
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263GAR360BO
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01/15
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bakshi
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ONLINE
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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...
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263GAR317A
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01/20
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:40pm
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Rosiello
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NYBG
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February
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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.
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263AGA300EO
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02/01
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Su
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12:00am-11:59pm
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ONLINE-FLEX
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Trace
back
through
history
to
examine
how
people
have
utilized
gardens
to
not
only
provide
sustenance,
beauty,
and
refreshment,
but
also
to
give
shape
and
meaning
to
their
social
lives.
Garden
typologies
will
include
herbal
and
botanic
gardens,
community
and
more...
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263GAR384O
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02/11
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Capps Sarathy
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ONLINE
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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...
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263GAR367O
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02/25
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Moore
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ONLINE
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March
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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.
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263AGA300FO
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03/01
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Su
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12:00am-11:59pm
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ONLINE-FLEX
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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...
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263GAR366O
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03/03
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Tu
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Bakshi
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ONLINE
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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...
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263GAR317BO
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03/10
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:40pm
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Beyers
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ONLINE
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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...
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263GAR394
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03/15
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Su
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10:00am-1:30pm
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Perkowski
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NYBG
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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.
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263GAR327O
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03/18
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We
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Gonzalez
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ONLINE
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