From Crafts and Culinary to Wellness—these engaging classes provide creative ways to incorporate plants into your daily routine!
May
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Simple
yet
elegant—floral
crowns
evoke
nature
and
romance.
Far
from
being
a
hippie
throwback,
flower
crowns
remain
trendy
for
summer
music
festivals,
parties,
and
weddings.
Fashion
your
own
crown
using
seasonal
blooms
and
fresh
foliage
in
this
tranquil,
hands-on
class.
more...
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244FDN126
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05/08
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We
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6:30pm-8:30pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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Take
inspiration
from
the
dark
and
moody
tropes
established
in
literature
that
have
deeply
influenced
our
pop
culture
as
you
design
an
alluring
floral
arrangement
using
seasonal
materials.
You'll
combine
Fritillaria
Persica,
Queen
of
Night
tulips,
deep
burgundy
ranunculus
to
more...
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244FDN415
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05/10
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Fr
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Werber
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NYBG
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Whether
you
are
an
experienced
birder
or
a
beginner,
this
single-day
walk
and
talk
will
sharpen
your
skills
and
provide
fascinating
insight
into
the
world
of
birds.
Learn
how
to
observe
and
identify
migrant
and
local
birds—such
as
Peregrine
Falcons,
more...
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244NAT234
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05/10
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Chaya
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NYBG
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Bring
the
bouquet
of
a
summer
garden
indoors
with
handmade,
naturally
moisturizing
glycerin
soaps.
You'll
learn
the
traditional
melt-and-pour
process
and
combine
fragrances
of
various
dried
herbs
and
essential
oils-lavender,
rosemary,
mint,
and
more-to
make
four
bars
to
take
home.
more...
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244WEL143A
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05/10
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Scholl
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NYBG
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Celebrate
Mother's
Day
with
a
unique
bonding
experience
at
our
special
parent-child
Ikebana
floral
design
workshop
geared
toward
families.
Led
by
esteemed
Ikenobo
School
instructor
Paula
Tam
and
assistant
Yiwei
Zhang,
this
engaging
session
invites
parents
and
children
to
dive
more...
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244FDN284
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05/11
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Sa
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11:00am-12:30pm
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Tam
Zhang
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NYBG
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Explore
the
artistry
of
flatlay
composition
using
found
objects
in
nature.
Mary
Jo
Hoffman,
artist
and
author
of
STILL:
The
Art
of
Noticing
will
share
several
techniques
for
focusing
attention
and
finding
compelling
subjects
beyond
the
ordinary.
You'll
analyze
and
select
more...
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244CRF287
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05/15
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We
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2:00pm-4:00pm
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Hoffman
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NYBG
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Harness
sunlight
to
create
dreamlike
botanical
images
in
rich
blues.
Pioneered
in
the
1840s,
cyanotype
is
a
type
of
photography
that
doesn't
use
a
camera.
Under
the
expert
guidance
of
artist
&
photographer
Bryan
Whitney,
you
will
make
5
prints,
more...
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244GWP245
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05/17
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Fr
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10:00am-3:00pm
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Whitney
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NYBG
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Emerging
research
suggests
that
mushrooms
may
be
beneficial
for
brain
and
nerve
health.
Discover
the
properties
of
different
species
and
learn
where
medicinal
mushrooms
occur
locally.
Study
how
select
types
such
as
Maitake,
Reishi,
and
Lion's
Mane
can
help
strengthen
more...
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243WEL181O
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05/22
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We
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6:30pm-8:00pm
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Michelotti
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ONLINE
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Create your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from your local grocery store or farmers market, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements.
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244FDN210D
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05/30
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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June
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Chickens
are
easy
to
raise,
endlessly
entertaining,
and
reward
their
owners
with
freshly
laid
eggs.
Learn
the
day-to-day
practicalities
of
keeping
a
small
backyard
flock,
including
the
best
ways
to
select
among
the
different
breeds
of
chickens,housing
options,
and
what
more...
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244GAR184O
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06/01
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Sa
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12:00pm-2:00pm
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Kapler
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ONLINE
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Knowing
a
little
mycology
(the
study
of
fungi)
can
make
you
a
better
mushroom
cook.
This
illustrated
talk
teaches
basic
mycology
through
the
lens
of
your
kitchen.
It
explores
the
intersection
of
mycology
and
the
selection,
storage,
preparation,
and
nutritional
more...
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244CKG230O
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06/05
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Bone
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ONLINE
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Receive
an
introduction
to
the
basics
of
ink
brushwork
from
the
Asian
ink
art
tradition.
You'll
study
tonal
painting
skills
on
a
variety
of
paper
surfaces
and
learn
how
to
work
with
a
large
Asian
calligraphy
brush.
This
class
will
more...
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244CRF289
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06/05
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We
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11:00am-1:30pm
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Hsiao
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NYBG
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Plein-Air
artist
Frank
Guida
covers
basic
design
principles,
including
focal
point,
contrast,
perspective,
line,
and
gesture,
as
well
as
how
to
choose
a
subject
that
translates
well
on
the
page.
Then,
you
will
go
out
on
grounds
to
practice
what
more...
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244CRF198
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06/06
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Th
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10:00am-2:00pm
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Guida
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NYBG
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Create your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from your local grocery store or farmers market, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements.
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244FDN210C
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06/07
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Fr
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Matsui
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NYBG
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Ever
wonder
how
those
whimsical
yet
well-manicured,
spiral
topiaries
are
created?
Here's
your
chance
to
learn
from
renowned
topiary
expert
Mike
Gibson.
Throughout
this
class,
Gibson
will
provide
personalized
attention,
valuable
tips,
and
share
the
therapeutic
benefits
of
topiary
as
more...
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244HRT230
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06/07
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Gibson
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NYBG
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Learn
how
to
grow
seasonal
bulbs
in
containers
with
expert
organic
grower
Polly
Nicholson.
Passionate
about
tulips,
Nicholson
has
been
growing
species,
both
historic
and
annual
garden
varieties,
for
over
fifteen
years
and
she
holds
the
National
Collection
of
Tulipa
more...
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244GAR544
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06/13
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Th
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2:00pm-4:00pm
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Nicholson
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NYBG
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Learn
the
fundamentals
for
turning
ordinary
nursery
stock
into
a
living
work
of
art.
This
workshop
covers
the
major
styles
of
bonsai
along
with
plant
and
container
selection,
branch
and
root
pruning,
wiring,
and
potting.
more...
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244GAR912
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06/15
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Sa
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1:00pm-5:00pm
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Dillon
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NYBG
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Take
inspiration
from
the
mind-bending
horticultural
displays
and
unusual
installations
of
NYBG's
Wonderland:
Curious
Nature
exhibition.
Give
a
mirror
an
enchanted
look
by
adding
moss
and
other
botanical
materials
around
the
frame.
You'll
use
branches,
faux
mushrooms,
butterflies,
botanical
blends
more...
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244CRF247
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06/16
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Su
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Yanni
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NYBG
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Experiment
with
composing
abstract
images
using
botanical
subjects.
Expert
photographer
Douglas
Dubler
will
show
you
how
to
use
the
lines,
shapes,
patterns,
textures,
and
colors
of
petals,
leaves,
stems,
and
vines
to
create
intriguing
pictures.
All
cameras,
including
smart
phone
more...
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244GWP211
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06/16
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Su
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12:00pm-5:00pm
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Dubler
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NYBG
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Bring
the
bouquet
of
a
summer
garden
indoors
with
handmade,
naturally
moisturizing
glycerin
soaps.
You'll
learn
the
traditional
melt-and-pour
process
and
combine
fragrances
of
various
dried
herbs
and
essential
oils-lavender,
rosemary,
mint,
and
more-to
make
four
bars
to
take
home.
more...
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244WEL143B
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06/16
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Su
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Scholl
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NYBG
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In
this
two-part
class,
you'll
practice
using
your
iPhone's
built-in
features
to
create
high-quality
memories
of
the
Garden
and
more.
During
the
first
session,
gain
comfort
with
how
to
zoom,
achieve
proper
exposure,
shoot
panoramic
and
portrait
modes,
edit
for
more...
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244GWP219
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06/22
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Sa
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Falk
|
NYBG
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July
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Explore
the
creative
ways
to
use
lavender
in
your
everyday
life.
In
this
class,
you'll
receive
a
brief
history
of
why
lavender
has
been
the
most
used
herb
for
over
2,000
years
as
you
use
fresh,
dried,
and
preserved
lavender
more...
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251CRF261
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07/13
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Yanni
|
NYBG
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Professional
prop
stylist
Robin
Zachary
shares
creative
ways
to
style
and
photograph
your
finished
floral
arrangements
for
use
on
your
website,
portfolio,
and/or
social
media
accounts.
Learn
how
to
design
a
set
with
a
variety
of
backdrops
and
props
in
more...
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251FDN312
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07/13
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Sa
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11:00am-1:00pm
|
Zachary
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ONLINE
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Get
a
little
messy
making
seasonal
berry
jam!
Trained
in
preservation
techniques
at
Cornell,
Stephen
Nocera
will
show
you
three
distinct
methods
of
jamming,
using
less
sugar
and
no
additives
or
pectin.
You'll
come
away
with
the
techniques
and
recipes
more...
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251CKG200
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07/20
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Nocera
|
NYBG
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Return
to
great-grandma's
tried-and-true
process
to
make
pickled
cucumbers
in
three
styles—spicy
dill,
sweet
bread-and-butter,
and
zesty
relish.
Designedfor
beginners,
this
class
covers
the
basics—from
recipes
to
food
prep
to
sterilizing.
You'll
pick
up
tips
and
tricks
for
pickling
all
more...
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251CKG221
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07/27
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Sa
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11:00am-3:00pm
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Nocera
|
NYBG
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August
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Learn
time-honored
canning
techniques
to
extend
the
bounty
of
your
favorite
stone
fruits,
such
as
peaches,
plums,
apricots
and
more,
long
after
summer
has
passed.
Create
a
compote
to
top
your
summer
desserts;
prepare
for
fall
with
warming
spices;
or
more...
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251CKG231
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08/03
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Nocera
|
NYBG
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Won't
you
join
us
for
tea
&
tinctures?
Embark
on
a
hands-on
journey
into
herbalism
with
a
refreshing
twist.
Join
expert
herbalists—Arvolyn
Hill,
Corrina
Wainwright,
and
Suhaly
Bautista-Carolina—to
learn
how
plants
can
be
used
for
medicine,
self-care,
and
relaxation.
In
more...
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251WEL130A
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08/10
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Sa
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10:00am-4:00pm
|
Hill
Wainwright
Bautista-Carolina
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NYBG
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Taking
a
few
drops
of
a
tincture
can
be
a
catalyst
for
a
lifelong
pursuit
of
herbalism.
In
this
workshop,
uncover
the
formulations,
benefits,
and
methods
for
making
contracted
herbal
extracts
used
for
health
and
well-being.
Receive
expert
guidance
as
more...
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251WEL130B
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08/10
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Sa
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10:00am-11:30am
|
Hill
|
NYBG
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Discover
the
boundless
possibilities
of
working
with
seasonal
ingredients
such
as
garden
mint
and
other
botanicals
to
craft
herbal
cocktails
for
any
occasion.
Learn
the
fundamentals
of
building
a
botanical
bar;
including
crafting
bitters,
syrups,
shrubs,
sugars,
and
salts,
and
more...
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251WEL130C
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08/10
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Sa
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12:30pm-2:00pm
|
Wainwright
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NYBG
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Learn
to
blend
and
brew
a
variety
of
herbs
and
create
flavorful
and
refreshing
iced
teas.
From
cooling
mint
to
zesty
citrus
and
soothing
chamomile,
you'll
discover
the
diverse
flavors
and
properties
of
various
nutritious
and
delicious
herbs
and
flowers.
more...
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251WEL130D
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08/10
|
Sa
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2:30pm-4:00pm
|
Bautista-Carolina
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NYBG
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With
lushly
cultivated
gardens,
native
plants,
and
variety
of
natural
habitats,
NYBG
is
a
haven
for
observing
many
species
of
pollinators
and
other
fascinating
insects.
During
the
summer
pollination
season,
dozens
of
species
of
butterflies,
dragonflies,
bees,
beetles,
wasps,
flies,
more...
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251NAT216
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08/14
|
We
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
Chaya
|
NYBG
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Use
bracket
fungi
to
create
beautiful,
earth-toned
sheets
of
paper
under
the
expert
guidance
of
mycologist
Dorothy
Smullen.
This
hands-on
class
will
walk
you
through
the
papermaking
process,
and
introduce
you
to
the
many
different
mushrooms
you
can
use
for
more...
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251CRF130
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08/17
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:30pm
|
Smullen
|
NYBG
|
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Create your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from your local grocery store or farmers market, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements.
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251FDN210E
|
08/23
|
Fr
|
11:00am-1:00pm
|
Elfe
|
NYBG
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Wondering
what
to
do
with
your
bounty
of
tomatoes?
Preserve
them,
of
course!
We
will
show
you
the
best
ways
to
process
and
hot
pack
your
harvest,
with
a
simple
method
borrowed
from
industrial
canning.
We'll
make
a
chili
tomato
more...
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251CKG226
|
08/24
|
Sa
|
11:00am-3:00pm
|
Nocera
|
NYBG
|
September
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Learn
traditional
weaving
techniques
to
creating
a
unique
garden
support.
Jes
Clark
of
the
Hudson
Valley's
Willow
Vale
Farm
will
teach
you
how
to
use
willow
to
weave
a
peony
crown
through
a
modern
cosmopolitan
combination
of
traditional
weaves
including
more...
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251CRF273
|
09/06
|
Fr
|
10:00am-6:00pm
|
Clark
|
NYBG
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This
ancient,
meditative
Chinese
exercise
teaches
relaxation,
balance,
and
self-defense
with
an
emphasis
on
correct
body
posture
and
spinal
alignment.
Students
become
relaxed,
physically
stronger,
and
ultimately
healthier
in
both
mind
and
body.
more...
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251WEL102B
|
09/07
|
Sa
|
10:00am-11:00am
|
Torres
|
NYBG
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Create
hanging
art
for
your
home
as
you
weave
a
natural
tapestry
using
botanical
materials.
In
this
class,
you'll
learn
how
to
use
an
11
x
16
weaving
frame
with
jute
to
weave
an
assortment
of
dried
and
preserved
flowers,
more...
|
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251CRF248
|
09/14
|
Sa
|
2:00pm-5:00pm
|
Yanni
|
NYBG
|
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Learn
how
to
dye
fibers
naturally
using
food
waste.
Explore
techniques
on
how
to
repurpose
your
food
scraps
to
create
a
brilliant
color
palette—from
yellow
and
red
onions
that
create
copper
tones
and
deep
mustards
to
avocado
skin,
pits,
and
more...
|
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251CRF245
|
09/27
|
Fr
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Danila
|
NYBG
|
October
|
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Hand-woven
willow
baskets
bring
a
touch
of
rustic
yet
elegant
beauty
to
your
home.
Jesica
Clark,
owner
of
the
Hudson
Valley's
Willow
Vale
Farm,
will
teach
you
the
traditional
willow
weaving
techniques
to
create
a
small
asymmetrical
basket.
This
design,
more...
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