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Earth Month Classes
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Soil Science for GardenersUnderstand 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
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Introduction to BulbsSince 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 | |
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Intro to HerbsHerbs 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 | |
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Spring-Blooming Native PlantsExplore 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 | |
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Wild Spring MedicineSpring 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 | |
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Soil Basics: Get It Right!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 | |
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Vegetable Gardening Saturday: All Three SectionsVegetable Gardening SaturdayFresh, 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 | |
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Fundamentals of GardeningExplore 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 | |
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Dazzling DaffodilsNarcissus—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 | |
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Soil Science for GardenersUnderstand 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 | |
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Apple Grafting Master Class with Sam Van AkenSam 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 | |
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Earth Day 2023 with Sam Van Aken: Re-Orcharding New YorkIn 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 | |
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Spring MushroomsAs 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
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Gardening with Native PlantsLearn 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 | |
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Fundamentals of GardeningExplore 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
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Fundamentals of GardeningExplore 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
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Gardening with Native PlantsLearn 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 | |
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Fundamentals of GardeningExplore 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 | |
