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Pruning Principles and PracticesThrough course study and hands-on pruning, you will learn the best tools, techniques, and timing to use when you prune to help shrubs, conifers, broadleaves, evergreens, and deciduous plants thrive. Explore how woody plant structure and physiology influence pruning. You'll more... | |||||
| 203HRT321P | 01/24 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Logan | NYBG | |
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Medical CannabisSome 26 states have legalized the medical use of marijuana. Proponents tout it as a safe, effective treatment for symptoms of cancer, HIV, MS, Parkinson's, and other conditions-while opponents see many physical and social risks. Explore the science behind this more... | |||||
| 203WEL128A | 01/24 | Fr | 10:00am-11:30am | Dahmer, M.D. | NYBG | |
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Internet Tools for Creatives: Part II: WebsiteHaving a professional online presence is essential to getting the word out about your work. In this hands-on class, you will build a simple website (no coding required!) to showcase your portfolio using Wix.com, a free and easy-to-use platform. We more... | |||||
| 203BIL395 | 01/25 | Sa | 11:00am-2:30pm | Thompson | NYBG | |
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Preserving Citrus: Marmalades & CurdsEarly winter is when citrus is at its juiciest. Learn how to preserve these fruits and savor their tangy flavor throughout the year. Cornell-trained master food preserver Stephen Nocera will demonstrate the proper balance of sweet and tart while you more... | |||||
| 203CKG249 | 01/25 | Sa | 10:00am-2:00pm | Nocera | NYBG | |
| 203CKG249B | 01/25 | Sa | 3:00pm-7:00pm | Nocera | 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... | |||||
| 203GAR317B | 01/25 | Sa | 10:30am-3:00pm | Beyers | NYBG | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceDesigned for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant form and structure. Learn about the relationships between appearance and function, ecology, systematics, and more... | |||||
| 203HRT300F | 01/25 | Sa | 10:30am-1:10pm | Barnes | NYBG | |
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Soil Science I: Physical PropertiesSoil is a dynamic, living organism and the very foundation of sustainable horticulture and agriculture. This course focuses on the texture, structure, density, and color of different soils and the dynamic relationship that exists among soil, water, and plants. Through more... | |||||
| 203HRT301C | 01/25 | Sa | 10:30am-1:30pm | Paltseva | NYBG | |
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Pruning Principles and PracticesThrough course study and hands-on pruning, you will learn the best tools, techniques, and timing to use when you prune to help shrubs, conifers, broadleaves, evergreens, and deciduous plants thrive. Explore how woody plant structure and physiology influence pruning. You'll more... | |||||
| 203HRT321E | 01/25 | Sa | 1:00pm-4:00pm | Bishop | NYBG | |
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Tai Chi for Peace of Mind and BodyThis 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. | |||||
| 203WEL102B | 01/25 | Sa | 10:00am-11:00am | Torres | NYBG | |
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Soapmaking WorkshopBring the bouquet of a summer garden indoors with handmade, naturally moisturizing glycerin soaps. You'll learn the traditional melt-and-pour processand combine fragrances of various dried herbsand essential oils—lavender, rosemary, mint, and more—to make four bars to take home.more... | |||||
| 203WEL143B | 01/25 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Scholl | NYBG | |
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IrisesArtists of all skill levels will enjoy these one-day workshops dedicated to basic watercolor techniques. In each session, you'll learn to capture the beautiful colors and unique details of a different botanical subject. Photo reference materials will be provided more... | |||||
| 203BIL237 | 01/26 | Su | 10:00am-3:30pm | Vogel | NYBG | |
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A Kitchen Garden PlanDevote special new space for herbs, vegetables, fruits, and flowers for cutting. Get design inspirations for planning your own kitchen garden and discover tried-and-true small trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants best suited to your site. Explore annuals and perennials, herbs more... | |||||
| 203GAR325 | 01/26 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | McCallister | NYBG | |
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Growing CannabisMass production methods for growing cannabis differ from those used by boutique or "craft" growers. Learn best practices for growing in a greenhouse or outdoors, and examine the pros and cons of using different hydroponics systems. Discover natural ways to more... | |||||
| 203HRT156 | 01/26 | Su | 11:00am-2:00pm | Crosson | NYBG | |
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Annual and Perennial Garden MaintenanceLearn how to manage annual and perennial gardens using a variety of in-season and post-season maintenance practices. Topics include soil and weed management, watering, basic pest identification and control, and seasonal clean-up. Develop a management plan for a small perennial more... | |||||
| 203HRT344 | 01/26 | Su | 10:00am-12:40pm | Carsto | 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... | |||||
| 203FDN304B | 01/27 | Mo | 10:00am-2:30pm | Cawley | NYBG | |
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Plant Propagation I: Basic PrinciplesLearn the principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore the basics of sexual and asexual propagation, with attention to fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering. Materials included. Prerequisite: Introduction to more... | |||||
| 203HRT411A | 01/27 | Mo | 10:30am-1:30pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | |
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Plant Propagation II: ApplicationsThrough lectures, laboratories, and field trips, learn how to work with plants that are difficult to propagate by seed or cuttings. Subjects include advanced seed propagation and techniques of grafting, budding, and micro-propagation. Learn about tissue culture at the Garden's more... | |||||
| 203HRT412S | 01/27 | Mo | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Weinstein | 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. $85 materials fee.Please bring: Florist knife, wire cutter, scissors, pruners, a camera, more... | |||||
| 203FDN349A | 01/28 | Tu | 10:30am-3:00pm | Woodson | NYBG | |
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Plant Propagation I: Basic PrinciplesLearn the principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore the basics of sexual and asexual propagation, with attention to fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering. Materials included. Prerequisite: Introduction to more... | |||||
| 203HRT411B | 01/28 | Tu | 1:30pm-4:30pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | |
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Plant Propagation II: ApplicationsThrough lectures, laboratories, and field trips, learn how to work with plants that are difficult to propagate by seed or cuttings. Subjects include advanced seed propagation and techniques of grafting, budding, and micro-propagation. Learn about tissue culture at the Garden's more... | |||||
| 203HRT412A | 01/28 | Tu | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Weinstein | NYBG | |
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Horticultural Therapy in Behavioral Health SettingsHorticultural therapy is practiced in a multitude of behavioral health settings, including hospitals, day treatment programs, group homes, and in private practice. Learn the diagnostic criteria for major psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, mood, psychotic, cognitive, and substance abuse disorders. Review more... | |||||
| 203THR404 | 01/28 | Tu | 5:30pm-9:15pm | Backus | NYBG | |
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20th Annual Winter Lecture Series: The Garden Came First: All Three SectionsThis year's series spans styles and settings to showcase the distinctive home gardens of three celebrated gardeners, designers, and plantsmen — Deborah Nevins, Isabel Bannerman, and Sean Hogan. Whether a private retreat, a romantic dreamscape or a plant collector's paradise, more... | |||||
| 203GAR801A | 01/30 | Th | 10:00am-11:30am | Nevins Bannerman Hogan | NYBG | |
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The Garden Came First: Deborah NevinsDeborah Nevins is one of the world's most sought-after landscape designers—creating ambitious, innovative projects for high-profile clients worldwide—yet her own, understated two-acre space on Long Island's East End is intimate and contemplative. The house and gardens were built to maximize more... | |||||
| 203GAR801B | 01/30 | Th | 10:00am-11:30am | Nevins | NYBG | |
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Fundamentals of GardeningThis course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they grow. Students more... | |||||
| 203GAR301D | 01/31 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | NYBG | |
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Botanical Watercolor for Beginners and BeyondEnjoy painting botanical watercolors in a relaxed atmosphere. This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced by individual instruction. Work at your own pace on a variety more... | |||||
| 203BIL140D | 02/01 | Sa | 10:00am-2:30pm | Vogel | NYBG | |
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Hyper-Tufa PlanterMaking a hyper-tufa planter is like making mud pies: messy and fun! Use peat moss, perlite, cement, and water to create a lightweight container that mimics the look of an old stone English watering trough. Hyper-tufa planters are the perfect more... | |||||
| 203CRF148B | 02/01 | Sa | 12:00pm-3:00pm | Gershberg | NYBG | |
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Color Theory for Floral DesignColors—like flowers themselves—evoke feeling and sentiment, and set the mood. Explore the role of color in floral design using a spectrum of flowers. This course gives you a solid grounding in color theory, while highlighting the latest hues and color more... | |||||
| 203FDN306B | 02/01 | Sa | 11:00am-3:30pm | Jimenez | NYBG | |
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ASHS Certified Horticulturist ExamThe American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) offers a national credential validating the knowledge and skills of practitioners in the horticulture industry. The exam assesses performance in 35 tasks in seven major categories of horticultural practice. The application deadline is more... | |||||
| 203HRT148 | 02/01 | Sa | 9:00am-1:00pm | NYBG | ||
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Essential Oil Perfume WorkshopPerfume can be traced back thousands of years to an Ancient Egyptian tradition, beloved by Cleopatra. Discover the history of perfume and the therapeutic benefits of essential oils in this hands-on workshop! Learn scent-blending techniques and how to identify and more... | |||||
| 203WEL134B | 02/01 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Gordineer | 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... | |||||
| 203HRT308 | 02/02 | Su | 9:00am-3:30pm | Picciano | NYBG | |
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Plant StructureGet a solid grounding in the basic plant body, from the cell to the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. After an overview of microscope use and fundamental science in the first session, you'll use both dissecting and compound light more... | |||||
| 203BOT315S | 02/03 | Mo | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Boyer, Ph.D. | NYBG | |
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| 203MET23 | 02/03 | Mo | 2:00pm-3:00pm | NYBG | ||
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Drawing Shorebirds and Wading BirdsObserve the anatomy, gestures, and behavioral habits of water birds, while learning techniques to paint their vivid plumage and distinctive markings. Classes will cover composition and light on form, along with approaches to rendering reflections on water. While working primarily more... | |||||
| 203BIL353 | 02/04 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Christiansen | NYBG | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceDesigned for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant form and structure. Learn about the relationships between appearance and function, ecology, systematics, and more... | |||||
| 203HRT300H | 02/04 | Tu | 10:00am-12:40pm | Kutos | NYBG | |
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Landscape Design HistoryThis course is also required for the Horticulture Certificate TRACK 4.Study theories and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present. Explore Eastern and Western garden traditions. Survey all types of gardens more... | |||||
| 203LAN301S | 02/04 | Tu | 9:30am-12:30pm | McDowell | NYBG | |
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Botanical Drawing for BeginnersDo you ever wish you could capture the details of a plant long after you've seen it? This intro class teaches you how to make realistic drawings of plants using a variety of techniques. Learn to draw a selection of more... | |||||
| 203BIL145B | 02/05 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | Nemergut | 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. $245 more... | |||||
| 203FDN302D | 02/05 | We | 10:00am-2:30pm | Cawley | NYBG | |
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Vegetable GardeningExamine pre-planting procedures, from soil preparation to crop rotation planning. Study the timing and techniques of planting, pest management, and harvest and post-harvesthandling. Survey heirloom varieties, new cultivars, and classic selections.Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Gardening more... | |||||
| 203GAR431C | 02/05 | We | 6:15pm-9:15pm | Storrs | NYBG | |
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Soil Science I: Physical PropertiesSoil is a dynamic, living organism and the very foundation of sustainable horticulture and agriculture. This course focuses on the texture, structure, density, and color of different soils and the dynamic relationship that exists among soil, water, and plants. Through more... | |||||
| 203HRT301S | 02/05 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | Lozefski | NYBG | |
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Landscape Plants: ConifersLearn the identification, classification, and landscape use of native and non-native conifers that thrive in the northeastern United States. Major plant groups studied include Chamaecyparis, Picea, and Pinus. Gain a working knowledge of the best species and cultivars of conifers more... | |||||
| 203HRT333B | 02/05 | We | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | |
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Starting a Small Landscaping BusinessDiscover the details of making a landscaping business work. Explore the type of business to create: design, installation, construction, maintenance, estimating or some combination. Learn about legal requirements, advertising, customer relations, and human resources. Discuss the monetary aspects: start-up costs, more... | |||||
| 203HRT349 | 02/07 | Fr | 10:00am-1:20pm | Petrow | NYBG | |
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Naturalistic Landscape DesignConventional structured landscapes are giving way to looser, more naturalistic designs based on the existing landscape's particular potential. Using images of his own six-acre garden, which—like horticulture itself—strikes a balance between art and science, Duncan Brine, a principal landscape designer more... | |||||
| 203LAN226 | 02/07 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Brine | NYBG | |
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The Basics of Visual CompositionTo create a memorable work of art, you must carefully position your subjects on the page. Using a variety of exercises, we'll experiment with a wide range of principles, including balance, focal points, and the rule of thirds, that will more... | |||||
| 203BIL421 | 02/08 | Sa | 10:00am-3:00pm | Rogers-Knox | NYBG | |
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Wake Up Your Garden Saturday: All Three SectionsWake Up Your Garden!February 8, Watson Education Building, NYBG February 22, New Canaan Nature Center, New Canaan, CT Spring is just around the corner, and with a little advance preparation you will be ready to more... | |||||
| 203GAR225A | 02/08 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Beyers Grossman Ruggiero | NYBG | |
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Wake Up Your Garden Saturday: Spring Gardeners Task ListSpring cleaning in the garden can be fun. Get shrub and herbaceous borders spruced up and looking good! Review a checklist of tasks to be performed during spring maintenance, ranging from raking off winter mulch to looking for signs of more... | |||||
| 203GAR225B | 02/08 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | NYBG | |
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Wake Up Your Garden Saturday: Soil Basics: Get it Right!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 your soil to improve its qualities. more... | |||||
| 203GAR225C | 02/08 | Sa | 12:45pm-2:45pm | Grossman | NYBG | |
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Wake Up Your Garden Saturday: Pruning: Shape-Up for SpringLate winter is a great time to get your woody plants in shape by thinning out overgrowth to create open, healthy, beautiful trees and shrubs. Learn how and when to prune, proper tools for the job, why pruning is necessary, more... | |||||
| 203GAR225D | 02/08 | Sa | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | |
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Goodbye Digital Camera...Hello iPhone!Learn practical techniques and tips for using the iPhone camera. Discover the best apps for photo taking, special effects, editing, post-processing, and more. The best way to organize and share your photos and videos via email, e-cards, and social media more... | |||||
| 203GWP151B | 02/08 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Gambino | NYBG | |
| 203GWP151C | 02/08 | Sa | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Gambino | NYBG | |
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Intro to Mobile DesigniOS apps can improve your ability to visually convey your design ideas to clients. An Apple product whiz turned landscape designer, Cat Morris provides an overview of tools you can use, as well as how to integrate them into your more... | |||||
| 203LAN222 | 02/08 | Sa | 10:00am-2:00pm | Morris | NYBG | |
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Orchid FlowersStudy the warm tones of flowers available in our corner markets, even in the winter's cold.Artists of all skill levels will enjoy these one-day workshops dedicated to basic watercolor techniques. In each session, you'll learn to capture the more... | |||||
| 203BIL225A | 02/09 | Su | 10:00am-3:30pm | Vogel | NYBG | |
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Grow Gourmet Mushrooms IndoorsMushrooms have been utilized for thousands of years for medicinal and edible purposes. John Michelotti, owner of Catskill Fungi, will show you how to cultivate gourmet mushrooms at home using safe and simple techniques. Using cardboard and coffee grounds, create more... | |||||
| 203CKG207B | 02/09 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | Michelotti | NYBG | |
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Introduction to Wine TastingTaste and enjoy wine in a relaxed garden environment. After sampling and discussing an assortment of white and red wines, you'll have a better grasp of what it means for a wine to be called dry, tannic, fruit forward, or more... | |||||
| 203CKG235B | 02/09 | Su | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Brinkman | NYBG | |
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Botanical Watercolor IThis comprehensive class covers the basic techniques of botanical watercolor. Learn how to use your brushes to make smooth, underlying washes, as well as to create fine detail. Color theory will teach you how paints interact, and how to select more... | |||||
| 203BIL331A | 02/10 | Mo | 10:00am-1:00pm | James | NYBG | |
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Winter MushroomsEven after many plants have begun their long winter's sleep, fungi are still very active. For some species like Velvet Foot and Turkey Tail, winter is high time! Enoki and Oyster Mushrooms can be found in our forests and parks. more... | |||||
| 203BOT394B | 02/11 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Sadowski | NYBG | |
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Perennial Plant CombinationsWhether in a shady corner or a sunny border, selecting the right plant combinations makes the difference between a ho-hum garden and one that gets rave reviews. Concentrating on perennials, learn to use color, texture, height, and bloom when combining more... | |||||
| 203GAR173B | 02/11 | Tu | 10:30am-3:00pm | Rosiello | NYBG | |
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Pruning Principles and PracticesThrough course study and hands-on pruning, you will learn the best tools, techniques, and timing to use when you prune to help shrubs, conifers, broadleaves, evergreens, and deciduous plants thrive. Explore how woody plant structure and physiology influence pruning. You'll more... | |||||
| 203HRT321S | 02/13 | Th | 1:00pm-4:00pm | Logan | NYBG | |
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Visiting Chef: Aaron Bertelsen-Great Dixter Gardener CookDiscover how easily you can grow and cook the food you want to eat at this exclusive Edible Academy experience with Aaron Bertelsen, gardener cook at England's Great Dixter. Bertelsen will share practical planting advice and cooking tips while he more... | |||||
| 203CKG251 | 02/14 | Fr | 11:00am-12:30pm | Bertelsen | 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 European-style displays in your grocery store, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements. $45 materials fee.Please bring: more... | |||||
| 203FDN210F | 02/18 | Tu | 11:00am-1:00pm | Edinger | NYBG | |
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Plants for Reclaimed Land: Andi PettisHow do you decide which plant species work best on a tough site? Which should be removed, which contained, which cultivated? Drawing on her experience turning once-feral urban landscapes such as Governors Island and the High Line into thriving natural more... | |||||
| 203LAN265E | 02/18 | Tu | 1:00pm-3:00pm | Pettis | NYBG | |
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In-Progress Portfolio CritiqueAs a developing artist, you need personalized, supportive evaluation to improve your techniques. This is your chance to bring your finished art and work-in-progress for respectful, careful feedback via group discussion and teacher-led demos. We'll pay special attention to your more... | |||||
| 203BIL208 | 02/19 | We | 10:00am-3:30pm | Jess | NYBG | |
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Floral Design Talk with Jeff LeathamJeff Leatham, artistic director of the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris—and designer of this year's Orchid Show—creates transformative floral installations that are destinations in themselves. Leatham's glittering celebrity portfolio includes Cher, Dolly, Oprah, and the Kardashians. His floral more... | |||||
| 203FDN928 | 02/20 | Th | 11:00am-12:00pm | Leatham | NYBG | |
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Practical Aspects of Botanical ArtWhether or not you decide to pursue botanical art as a business, knowing standard practices will be useful. In these two sessions, you will learn the basics of dealing with galleries and artists' reps, including pricing, contracts and sales agreements; more... | |||||
| 203BIL392 | 02/21 | Fr | 11:00am-4:30pm | Woodin | NYBG | |
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Nature's Recording Device: What Tree Rings Reveal About Climate ChangeJoin Neil Pederson, Ph.D., professor and senior ecologist at the Harvard Forest, for this interactive workshop on what tree rings can teach us about the ways ecosystems respond to climate change. Old trees hold precious information about climate, precipitation levels, more... | |||||
| 203BOT397 | 02/21 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Pederson | NYBG | |
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Basic Color Theory for GardenersLearn how to effectively use color in plant combinations. Study the properties of value, hue, and intensity as they relate to choosing specific garden plants. Visual presentations and discussions are used to analyze various color schemes including analogous, sequential, complementary, more... | |||||
| 203GAR367 | 02/22 | Sa | 10:00am-2:30pm | McKillop | NYBG | |
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Indoor Lighting BasicsDive in to using low-budget table-top lighting equipment and techniques to make compelling photos of botanical subjects and floral arrangements. Photographer David Samuel Sternwill discuss the basic principles of still-life lighting design and walk you through manual camera controls to more... | |||||
| 203GWP228 | 02/22 | Sa | 1:00pm-5:30pm | Stern | NYBG | |
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Concepts: Digital SketchingExplore the Concepts app to create a 2-D landscape plan on your iPad or Surface Device. Learn to sketch directly on the screen, import and modify existing assets, and then produce a precise drawing to scale. We'll also cover how more... | |||||
| 203LAN223 | 02/22 | Sa | 10:00am-2:00pm | Morris | NYBG | |
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Activities Analysis for Horticultural TherapyFor horticultural therapy to be most effective, activities must be structured so a client's progress can be clearly measured and assessed. Using a variety of activities, develop a needs assessment and activity plan, write specific goals with measurable objectives, and more... | |||||
| 203THR407 | 02/22 | Sa | 10:00am-3:30pm | Jaroslow | NYBG | |
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Winter SkincareBy February your skin needs a boost! Learn how to combine herbal properties with aromatherapy to create personalized, botanically based products. We will make herb-infused oils, water infusions and decoctions, extracts, and aromatherapy blends to be used for skincare. You'll more... | |||||
| 203WEL168 | 02/22 | Sa | 11:00am-3:00pm | Scholl | NYBG | |
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Hand-Dyed Leather ClutchCraft a beautiful clutch or wallet from vegetable-dyed tanned leather. Embrace basic leatherworking as you cut, dye, and assemble the leather pieces by hand stitching. You will apply a button snap and burnish the wallet edges to finish the project. more... | |||||
| 203CRF195 | 02/23 | Su | 11:00am-3:00pm | Laursen | NYBG | |
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Sustainable Garden DesignLearn the fundamental principles of design in this studio-oriented course, including site analysis, schematic and finished planting plans, and various garden styles. Study the effective use of color when selecting specific garden plants and learn various color schemes such as more... | |||||
| 203HRT551A | 02/24 | Mo | 6:15pm-9:05pm | McKillop | NYBG | |
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Painting Petals with Vincent JeannerotWorld-renowned botanical watercolorist Vincent Jeannerot will share techniques for painting the exuberant beauty of flowers bursting with petals. Learn to capture the depth and nuance of your subject and how to evoke an emotional response in the viewer, a process more... | |||||
| 203BIL494 | 02/26 | We | 10:00am-4:00pm | Jeannerot | NYBG | |
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Five Plants that Changed the WorldYams, pteridophytic ferns, cinchona trees, potatoes, and the American Southern Live Oak have each played a pivotal role in human history, helping to save the world from dire illness and send humans to the moon. Embark on a historical odyssey more... | |||||
| 203BOT207 | 02/26 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | Saidoff | NYBG | |
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The Garden Came First: Isabel BannermanTrematon Castle, Cornwall, UKWith a body of work that is dramatic, romantic, and grounded in classical tradition, Isabel and Julian Bannerman have been called "mavericks in the grand manner, touched by genius" and " the Bonnie and Clyde of more... | |||||
| 203GAR801C | 02/27 | Th | 10:00am-11:30am | Bannerman | NYBG | |
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Landscape ManagementExamine the most important factors in the management and maintenance of commercial and residential landscapes using sustainable techniques. Learn to develop programs that reduce adverse effects on the environment, including alternative approaches to conventional lawn management. Focus on how to more... | |||||
| 203HRT443P | 02/27 | Th | 4:30pm-7:00pm | Laswell | NYBG | |
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Professional Practice for Landscape DesignersBefore you launch your own landscape design and installation practice, there are many business aspects you need to consider. Topics include attracting clients, preparing proposals, pricing, purchasing and installing plants, and strategies for success. | |||||
| 203LAN485B | 02/27 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Zavaglia | NYBG | |
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Introduction to Urban EcologyDiscover how urbanization is changing biodiversity, interspecies relationships, and even animal behavior, in the tri-state area and beyond. Liz Johnson, former manager of AMNH's Metropolitan Biodiversity Program, will introduce you to the particular habitats found here, as well as which more... | |||||
| 203NAT338 | 02/27 | Th | 11:00am-1:00pm | Johnson | NYBG | |
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The Life and Legacy of Russell PageEnglishman Russell Page (1906-1985) - 'the most famous garden designer you've never heard of' - was a visionary master who drew inspiration from historic English, European, and Arabian garden styles. The great majority of his projects were closely-guarded secrets of more... | |||||
| 203LAN812 | 02/28 | Fr | 11:00am-12:30pm | Woodward | NYBG | |
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Beekeeping BasicsExpert beekeepers Frank Mortimer and Bob Slanzi walk you through the ins and outs of what's needed to safely, productively, and enjoyably begin to keep honeybees in a populated area. You'll learn how and why a beehive functions as one more... | |||||
| 203CKG206B | 02/29 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Mortimer Slanzi | NYBG | |
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Woven Willow ObeliskA staple of English gardens, a willow obelisk serves as a graceful plant support or a decorative focal point in your garden. Jesica Clark, owner of the Hudson Valley's Willow Vale Farm, will teach you traditional willow weaving techniques, including more... | |||||
| 203CRF166 | 02/29 | Sa | 10:00am-4:00pm | Clark | NYBG | |
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Intensive Home Growing Techniques for Homegrown EdiblesLearn how to grow more fruits and vegetables in less space by making the most of your growing area and by extending the gardening season. Discover organic methods that take advantage of passive solar heating, vertical space, raised beds, and more... | |||||
| 203GAR116A | 02/29 | Sa | 10:30am-1:30pm | Wright | NYBG | |
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Raised Bed GardeningRaised beds are used to grow more vegetables, herbs, or ornamentals in a given area with less effort. They also help to overcome difficult situations such as wet soil, limited space, or poor light. Raised beds are ideal in many more... | |||||
| 203GAR280 | 02/29 | Sa | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Storrs | NYBG | |
