Earth Month Classes

March

Understand how the qualities of soil affect the overall productivity of plants and make sustainable gardening practices possible. Practical application of theory is stressed. Topics include soil formation, physical properties of soil, soil-water relationships, and management techniques such as irrigation, more...
233GAR302CO 03/22 We 6:30pm-8:30pm Bulpitt
ONLINE

April

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...
234GAR287O 04/04 Tu 5:00pm-6:30pm Hagen
ONLINE

Herbs are a perennial favorite for backyard, container, rooftop, and apartment gardeners. Medicinal, dye, ornamental, and culinary herbs offer benefits to you as a gardener and to your garden ecosystem. In this introductory course, learn how to set up a more...
234GAR333O 04/04 Tu 6:15pm-7:45pm Novak
ONLINE

Explore the plethora of spring-blooming perennials and woody plants native to the Northeast, including underutilized gems such as Spring Beauties, Wild Pink, Running Serviceberry, and Azaleas. Study their ecological benefits such as feeding early-emerging pollinators, as well as the cultural more...
234GAR216O 04/07 Fr 9:30am-11:30am Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Spring is one of the most abundant times to harvest common edible weeds. This class will introduce you to a variety of local and invasive species that herbalists use for both medicine and food. Get the most out of the more...
234WEL170 04/14 Fr 11:00am-1:30pm Petter
NYBG

Don't treat your soil like dirt! Rich, nutritious soil makes for large, healthy plants and reduces the need for regular fertilization. Learn the difference between soil structure and texture, how these differences affect plant growth, and how you can modify more...
234GAR104 04/15 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Himmelman
NCNC

Vegetable Gardening Saturday
Fresh, homegrown vegetables are healthy and flavorful, and don't have to be difficult to grow. Learn how to properly prepare beds and soils; gain key tips on planting and sowing seeds; discover ecologically friendly ways to keep more...
234GAR201A 04/15 Sa 10:00am-5:00pm Gershberg
Satch
Storrs
NYBG

Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
234GAR301AO 04/20 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Bakis
ONLINE

Narcissus—the genus of the deservedly ever-popular daffodils—add color and cheer to every garden. In this class, you'll receive an overview of these perennial spring flowering bulbs; their evolution through history, breeding, and cultivation. You'll visit NYBG's Daffodil Hill for a more...
234GAR264 04/22 Sa 2:00pm-4:00pm Hagen
NYBG

Understand how the qualities of soil affect the overall productivity of plants and make sustainable gardening practices possible. Practical application of theory is stressed. Topics include soil formation, physical properties of soil, soil-water relationships, and management techniques such as irrigation, more...
234GAR302O 04/22 Sa 10:30am-12:30pm Bulpitt
ONLINE

Sam Van Aken's famed conservation work, Tree of 40 Fruit, contains multiple varieties of apples, peaches, plums, apricots, and cherries that blossom and produce fruit sequentially. In this hands-on master class, explore the basics of grafting different varieties of apples, more...
234HRT362 04/22 Sa 2:30pm-4:00pm Van Aken
NYBG

In 1970 more than 20 million Americans coast-to-coast took to the streets to advocate for a healthy, sustainable planet, marking the beginning of the modern environmental movement. Today our collective Earth work must continue with even greater urgency. As part more...
234HRT814 04/22 Sa 11:00am-12:00pm Van Aken
NYBG

As the mushroom season awakens, discover how and where to hunt for Oysters, Inky Caps, Wine Caps, Dryad's Saddle, Reishi, and the early spring Chicken Mushroom. Even the elusive Morels occur throughout the metropolitan region, and spring is the ideal more...
234BOT330 04/27 Th 10:00am-1:00pm Sadowski
NYBG

May

Learn how native plants enhance gardens and augment biodiversity. Study native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habitat, and culture. Hear about the significance of woodland soils, and how to promote a healthy environment to support spring ephemerals, summer perennials, more...
234GAR315AO 05/01 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
234GAR301BO 05/17 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Beyers
ONLINE

June

Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
234GAR301C 06/15 Th 10:00am-12:00pm Marsh
NYBG

August

Learn how native plants enhance gardens and augment biodiversity. Study native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habitat, and culture. Hear about the significance of woodland soils, and how to promote a healthy environment to support spring ephemerals, summer perennials, more...
241GAR315BO 08/06 Su 10:30am-12:30pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Explore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
241GAR301DO 08/17 Th 10:00am-12:00pm Marsh
ONLINE