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Fundamentals of FormLearn the keys to successful floral design and master the mechanics needed to create round, triangular, parallel, and crescent arrangements. Experiment with shape, line, and symmetry while composing beautiful, balanced creations. | |||||
| 254FDN300A | 05/01 | Th | 10:00am-2:30pm | Elfe | NYBG | |
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Woodlore: A Cultural History of TreesTake a deep dive into the history and modern-day uses of trees found in the tri-state area, from American elm to white pine. On this walk and talk, we will discuss 12 species and how the specific ecology and wood more... | |||||
| 254NAT206 | 05/02 | Fr | 2:00pm-5:00pm | O'Brien | NYBG | |
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Introduction to Wine TastingDelve into the world of wine tasting, exploring its rich history, production methods, and diverse styles. From the fermentation of grape juice to the art of viticulture and winemaking, this course traces the journey of wine from vineyard to bottle. more... | |||||
| 254CKG235 | 05/04 | Su | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Arbor | NYBG | |
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Landscape Plants: Spring PerennialsThis course is designed for horticulturists and gardeners who are familiar with the basic culture of perennials. Learn the identifying characteristics, classification, scientific and common names, and landscape uses of approximately 60 spring-blooming perennials. Please dress appropriately for outdoors. Prerequisite: more... | |||||
| 254HRT336A | 05/06 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Nolan | NYBG | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceThis user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures. | |||||
| 254HRT300C | 05/07 | We | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Finley | NYBG | |
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Herbaceous Plant IdentificationHerbaceous plants occupy prairies, wetlands, forest understories, and many other habitats. The identifying characteristics of this diverse group of plants are often quite different from those of woody plants. You'll learn the fundamental herbaceous plant identification characteristics, as well as more... | |||||
| 254BOT376 | 05/08 | Th | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Holmes | NYBG | |
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Landscape Plants: Spring PerennialsThis course is designed for horticulturists and gardeners who are familiar with the basic culture of perennials. Learn the identifying characteristics, classification, scientific and common names, and landscape uses of approximately 60 spring-blooming perennials. Please dress appropriately for outdoors. Prerequisite: more... | |||||
| 254HRT336B | 05/08 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | |
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Gardening with Nature: Larry Lederman in Conversation with Todd ForrestUnique among the world's urban botanical gardens, the New York Botanical Garden has always strived to maintain an alluring balance between the wild and the cultivated across its 250-acre National Historic Landmark landscape in the Bronx. In Gardening with Nature more... | |||||
| 254HRT829 | 05/08 | Th | 1:30pm-3:00pm | Forrest Lederman | NYBG | |
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Mother's Day Bouquet with Store-Bought BloomsCelebrate your loved ones (and yourself!) during a fun and informative floral workshop. You'll learn how to compose your own unique bouquet using simple design principles and a lush variety of economical, store-bought blooms. Your final floral arrangement can be more... | |||||
| 254FDN257 | 05/09 | Fr | 11:00am-1:00pm | Duever | NYBG | |
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Forest BathingWhen surrounded by the tranquil beauty of trees, the mind naturally becomes quiet and peaceful. You will learn about forest therapy and see for yourself the research-proven health benefits of forest bathing. Learn basic sensory and meditation techniques to help more... | |||||
| 254WEL145 | 05/09 | Fr | 10:30am-12:00pm | Kane | NYBG | |
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Lush PeoniesChoosing the right spot to plant your peonies is key to growing large, sumptuous blooms with little to no maintenance. Get tips for planting, cultivating, and propagating this springtime showstopper from Dan Furman of Cricket Hill Garden, affectionately known as more... | |||||
| 254GAR242 | 05/10 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Furman | NYBG | |
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Spring Foraging WalkJoin herbalist and foraging expert Journei Bimwala for an immersive walk through spring's edible landscape. Using sight, touch, smell, and taste, you'll learn to identify, harvest, and understand the deeper meaning of wild plants-their cultural significance, medicinal power, and culinary more... | |||||
| 254CKG245 | 05/13 | Tu | 11:00am-2:00pm | Bimwala | NYBG | |
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Wedding Design II: Ceremony & ReceptionDesign and create arrangements appropriate for the ceremony, season, and setting, including aisle and altar designs, pew arrangements, and banquet table centerpieces. Work with a remarkable array of flowers, foliage, and fabrics to create captivating garlands and columns. Discussions include more... | |||||
| 254FDN305 | 05/13 | Tu | 10:00am-2:30pm | Cawley | NYBG | |
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Spring BirdingWhether 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... | |||||
| 254NAT234B | 05/15 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Chaya | NYBG | |
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Plants for LandscapingChoose the right plant for the right place, based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. Learn landscape values such as size, texture, color, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Review trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, and perennials suitable for this region. | |||||
| 254HRT358D | 05/16 | Fr | 10:00am-12:40pm | Simeone | NYBG | |
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Herbal Medicine and Foods for Spring AllergiesPollen rich air can irritate the eyes, sinuses, and throat for many. Discover creative ways to support your immune system with botanical medicines and delicious recipes. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to build resistance to environmental irritants and more... | |||||
| 254WEL218 | 05/16 | Fr | 11:00am-1:00pm | Petter | NYBG | |
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Celebrating Spring FlowersMake use of spring's gorgeous bounty as you style a cheerful centerpiece bursting with tulips, hyacinths, fritillaria, calla lilies, daffodils, and more. Explore the qualities and characteristics of spring-flowering bulbs as you learn how to manipulate them to create a more... | |||||
| 254FDN396 | 05/17 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Mele | NYBG | |
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All About Containers Saturday: All Three SectionsContainers can bring added color, form, and texture to any space-deck, rooftop, terrace, front porch, or window sill. With the right combination of plants, containers provide visual impact, create a small garden, and add pleasure to your living area. Sun more... | |||||
| 254GAR200A | 05/17 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Weinstein Tyson-Strait Satch | NYBG | |
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All About Containers Saturday: Container Gardening 101Learn the basics for planting and maintaining a healthy outdoor container garden: materials and container styles, potting mixes, fertilization, and watering. | |||||
| 254GAR200B | 05/17 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Weinstein | NYBG | |
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All About Containers Saturday: Designing with ContainersLearn a comprehensive approach to designing with containers, including how, when, where and why you should use a particular pot in one spot over another. Gain tips and tricks for great plant combinations in containers of all kinds and walk more... | |||||
| 254GAR200C | 05/17 | Sa | 12:45pm-2:45pm | Tyson-Strait | NYBG | |
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All About Containers Saturday: Veggies and Herbs for ContainersLearn how to grow garden-fresh vegetables and herbs year-round. Discover which varieties do best in containers and how to care for them. Special attention is paid to those varieties that not only taste great but also look beautiful, including varieties more... | |||||
| 254GAR200D | 05/17 | Sa | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Satch | NYBG | |
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Intermediate Botanical EmbroideryCreate a lush work of embroidery to brighten your home! NYC-based artist Jessica Maffia will explain four ways to transfer a design to fabric. You will learn seven basic stitches (lazy daisy, stem, back, French knot, straight, fern, and Rhodes) more... | |||||
| 254CRF259 | 05/18 | Su | 11:00am-2:00pm | Maffia | NYBG | |
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Botanical Flatlay Workshop with Dog Walk DiaryJoin Margot Guralnick of Dog Walk Diary to learn how to make flatlay designs from nature's castoffs. Margot considers herself an accidental artist who, 10+ years ago, began gathering finds on dog walks and arranging them daily on found surfaces-- more... | |||||
| 254CRF270 | 05/18 | Su | 2:00pm-4:30pm | Guralnick | NYBG | |
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Landscape Design IV: Design and ConstructionDraw upon all of the skills you've developed in the Landscape Design program to create a residential project from start to finish, combining design with construction principles. Emphasis is on construction drawings, documents, and specifications, as well as estimating. | |||||
| 254LAN520 | 05/19 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Patchowsky | NYBG | |
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Soil Science II: Chemistry and NutritionGo beyond basic soil chemistry and examine how a soil's pH affects what nutrients are available to plants. Explore the ionic exchange capacities of soil, the complex nitrogen cycle, and the effects of composted soil amendments and fertilizers. Discover how more... | |||||
| 254HRT302A | 05/21 | We | 11:00am-2:00pm | Lozefski | NYBG | |
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Late-Spring SplendorLate spring ushers in a bounty of blooms. Use the abundance of the season to create a lush, verdant arrangement that includes flowering branches, an array of perennial flowers, and late-flowering bulbs. $170 materials fee. | |||||
| 254FDN309 | 05/28 | We | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Werber | NYBG | |
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Complete Garden Care and MaintenanceLearn sustainable garden and landscape maintenance techniques, including planting methods, plant care, and maintenance regimens for trees, shrubs, lawn, and perennial gardens. Discuss site analysis and plant selection, organic gardening practices, and how to create a calendar of landscape and more... | |||||
| 254GAR440A | 05/28 | We | 4:30pm-7:30pm | Weinstein | NYBG | |
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Style and Shoot: Van Gogh's Flowers and PaletteSpend an inspiring two days honing your floral design, photography and social media marketing skills! Each day, students will delve into the works of Van Gogh and fellow Impressionist painters for inspiration. Floral designer & instructor Barbara Mele will show more... | |||||
| 254FDN485A | 05/29 | Th | 10:00am-5:00pm | Mele Jamison | NYBG | |
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Container GardeningLearn 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. | |||||
| 254GAR327B | 05/29 | Th | 11:00am-1:00pm | Gonzalez | NYBG | |
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Portrait-Style Floral Photography Workshop: Van Gogh EditionUnleash your inner artist as you spend the day styling and photographing floral arrangements. Using select flowers and color palettes inspired by NYBG's latest exhibition, Van Gogh's Flowers, you'll create a stunning floral arrangement under the guidance of designer & more... | |||||
| 254FDN233A | 05/31 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Mele Jamison | NYBG | |
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Plant Propagation I: Basic PrinciplesLearn principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore basic sexual and asexual propagation, focusing on fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering. | |||||
| 254HRT411A | 06/02 | Mo | 5:30pm-8:30pm | Weinstein | NYBG | |
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Botanical Lifestyle Medicine: Embracing NatureDiscover how a plant-forward diet and lifestyle can improve your health. Dr. Richard Rosenfeld will share the six pillars of lifestyle medicine and how these pillars integrate with NYBG. Emphasis will be placed on optimal nutrition, exercise in nature, relaxation, more... | |||||
| 254WEL162 | 06/03 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm | Rosenfeld | NYBG | |
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Asian Ink Brushwork PaintingReceive 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... | |||||
| 254CRF289 | 06/04 | We | 11:00am-1:30pm | Hsiao | NYBG | |
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Wedding Design I: PersonalsFlowers play a crucial role in creating a memorable wedding. Learn the elements of successful floral wedding design, including the art of fine wiring and taping to create corsages and boutonnieres with fresh flowers, ribbons, and bows. Advance to the more... | |||||
| 254FDN304B | 06/04 | We | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG | |
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Garden Design WorkshopGood 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... | |||||
| 254GAR317 | 06/04 | We | 6:00pm-8:40pm | Rosiello | NYBG | |
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Flower Arranging with Store-Bought BouquetsCreate 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. | |||||
| 254FDN210B | 06/05 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Elfe | NYBG | |
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Gardening with Native PlantsLearn how to use native plants and native gardening practices to enhance garden ecosystems and increase biodiversity. Study native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habitat, and culture. Discover how to promote a healthy environment using native spring ephemerals, herbaceous more... | |||||
| 254GAR315A | 06/07 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG | |
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Fundamentals of StyleThe ability to command a broad vocabulary of styles defines the professional floral designer. From Neo-Classical and Victorian to English garden and Flemish, understanding floral styles expands your design options, evokes specific moods, and helps create the perfect setting. $290 more... | |||||
| 254FDN302B | 06/09 | Mo | 11:00am-3:30pm | Elfe | NYBG | |
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Urban Ecology Field Study WorkshopLearn to measure and monitor the ecological diversity observed and celebrated in and around New York City environs. Practice using field techniques for recording observations in nature while walking along trails in the Garden. Explore the biodiversity within your chosen more... | |||||
| 254NAT323 | 06/11 | We | 9:00am-12:00pm | Slowik | NYBG | |
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Plein-Air DrawingPlein-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... | |||||
| 254CRF198 | 06/12 | Th | 10:00am-2:00pm | Guida | NYBG | |
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Flower Arranging Workshop with Frances PalmerKnown for her stunning ceramics, flower arrangements and photography, Frances Palmer brings her artistic approach to growing, sourcing, and arranging flowers. Under her guidance, you'll learn how to artfully combine a variety of seasonal blooms and branches to create your more... | |||||
| 254FDN622 | 06/12 | Th | 2:00pm-3:30pm | Palmer | NYBG | |
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Plants for LandscapingChoose the right plant for the right place, based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. Learn landscape values such as size, texture, color, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Review trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, and perennials suitable for this region. | |||||
| 254HRT358E | 06/14 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm | D'Antonio | NYBG | |
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Bonsai for Beginners WorkshopLearn 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... | |||||
| 254GAR912 | 06/15 | Su | 11:00am-3:00pm | Dillon | NYBG | |
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Botanical Drawing for BeginnersThis intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite and colored pencil. | |||||
| 254BIL145C | 06/16 | Mo | 11:00am-2:00pm | Wry | NYBG | |
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Landscape ManagementExamine sustainable techniques for managing and maintaining commercial and residential landscapes. Develop programs that reduce adverse effects on the environment, including alternative approaches to conventional lawn management. | |||||
| 254HRT443 | 06/23 | Mo | 4:00pm-7:00pm | Laswell | NYBG | |
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Compote ArrangementLearn the techniques and secrets for creating chic, vintage-inspired arrangements in a trendy footed container. Walk through the step-by-step process of crafting a lush, romantic centerpiece. more... | |||||
| 254FDN349 | 06/24 | Tu | 10:30am-3:00pm | Woodson | NYBG | |
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Grand-Scale ArrangementsFull, lavish arrangements to enhance entrance halls, ballrooms, parties, and hotels are always in demand. Learn the mechanics behind how these dramatic arrangements are designed and constructed. $240 materials fee. | |||||
| 254FDN502 | 06/26 | Th | 10:00am-2:00pm | Woodson | NYBG | |
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Chainsaws: Use, Safety, and MaintenanceWhether you are a budding arborist or weekend woodcutter, knowing how to use your chainsaw safely and maintain it properly are keys to success. This lecture-demonstration course by an ISA-certified arborist teaches you the basics of chainsaw use and care, more... | |||||
| 254HRT308 | 06/28 | Sa | 10:30am-4:30pm | Vitagliano | NYBG | |
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Landscape Plants: AnnualsBecome familiar with the identification, culture, and landscape use of annuals and select tender perennials. Review major groups of common species as well as more unusual types. Learn how to choose low-maintenance plants, and review the scientific and common names more... | |||||
| 254HRT341 | 06/28 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | |
