February

Examine pre-planting procedures, from soil preparation to crop rotation planning. Study the timing and techniques of planting, pest management, and harvest and post-harvest handling. Survey heirloom varieties, new cultivars, and classic selections.
253GAR431B 02/18 Tu 6:15pm-8:15pm Storrs
NYBG

Through classwork and hands-on practice, develop pruning tools and techniques to help shrubs, conifers, broadleaves, evergreens, and deciduous plants thrive. Explore how woody plant structure and physiology influence pruning. Learn how to create and maintain hedges and explore authentic pollarding more...
253HRT321C 02/18 Tu 10:00am-1:00pm Logan
NYBG

Become familiar with the cultural requirements, identifying features, and uses of native and non-native broadleaved evergreens, and incorporate them into both naturalistic and formal landscape settings. Major plant groups studied include Ilex, Rhododendron, Buxus, and evergreen groundcovers.
253HRT332B 02/21 Fr 10:30am-12:45pm Simeone
NYBG

Through discussion, fieldwork, and homework, students will identify landforms and watersheds, calculate slopes, and manipulate contours to create garden rooms, and control water flow. Learn how to communicate design ideas to contractors and evaluate the opportunities and constraints of a more...
253LAN428B 02/21 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm Phaosawasdi
NYBG

Nourishing broths are one of the foundational foods of any nutritional healing regime. Learn the basics of making vegan and bone-based broths, and how to enhance them with medicinal herbs. We'll discuss medicinal mushrooms, seaweeds, mineral-rich herbs and other tasty more...
253CKG237 02/22 Sa 1:00pm-3:00pm Petter
NYBG

Sympathy arrangements, properly composed, pay tribute to a departed loved one and offer solace to the grieving. There are details to be discussed with a bereaved family, special etiquette to be observed, and a wide choice of designs that make more...
253FDN382 02/22 Sa 10:00am-4:30pm Norman
NYBG

Spring is just around the corner, and with a little advance preparation you will be ready to start the growing season right. Gain insights into getting the soil prepped and ready to go, best pruning practices, and waking up the more...
253GAR225A 02/22 Sa 10:00am-5:00pm Ruggiero
Himmelman
NYBG

Spring 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...
253GAR225B 02/22 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

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...
253GAR225C 02/22 Sa 12:45pm-2:45pm Himmelman
NYBG

Late 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...
253GAR225D 02/22 Sa 3:00pm-5:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Tending to roses is an art, especially given how many types there are-from shrubs to hybrid teas to ramblers. Proper pruning can encourage bloom production and control plant disease. This informative session combines classroom demonstrations, student pruning of potted plants, more...
253GAR394 02/22 Sa 10:00am-1:30pm Perkowski
NYBG

Brighten up those winter days with an audacious arrangement featuring pops of cheerful, colorful flowers. Using magnolias, narcissus, tulips, frittilaria, muscari, and more - you'll create a contemporary floral centerpiece that is reminiscent of spring days ahead.
253FDN344 02/23 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Werber
NYBG

Learn 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.
253HRT411A 02/24 Mo 5:30pm-8:30pm Weinstein
NYBG

This 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.
253BIL145C 02/26 We 11:00am-2:00pm Wry
NYBG

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.
253FDN210B 02/26 We 6:30pm-8:30pm Mele
NYBG

March

Gardening in areas with wildly fluctuating temperatures and conditions can be a tricky business if you lust for colorful and robust hydrangea flowers. Learn what measures you can take to improve the growth and growth frequency of these favored blooms, more...
253GAR272 03/01 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Ballato
NYBG

Raised beds make gardening easier. They allow you to successfully grow vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals in problem soils, gardens with limited space, or on rooftops and terraces. Raised beds are ideal in many therapeutic settings because they elevate the plants, more...
253GAR280 03/01 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Storrs
NYBG

Learn 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.
253HRT411B 03/01 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Soil compaction, construction damage, and land development practices can lead to tree decline and early tree mortality. Examine the biology of trees, and learn how they respond to changes in the urban environment. Explore techniques for assessing and preserving tree more...
253HRT426 03/01 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Finley
NYBG

Sympathy arrangements, properly composed, pay tribute to a departed loved one and offer solace to the grieving. There are details to be discussed with a bereaved family, special etiquette to be observed, and a wide choice of designs that make more...
253FDN382B 03/02 Su 10:00am-4:30pm Norman
NYBG

Draw 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.
253LAN520 03/03 Mo 6:00pm-9:00pm Patchowsky
NYBG

Colors—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...
253FDN306C 03/05 We 10:30am-1:00pm Edinger
NYBG

This ancient Japanese art form seeks to create a living sculpture that transcends the beauty of nature. More than merely arranging flowers, ikebana often emphasizes other areas of the plant, such as its stems and leaves, focusing on shape, line, more...
253FDN325 03/06 Th 11:00am-2:00pm Miura
NYBG

In this two-part class, you'll master the best lighting and exposure techniques to capture the vibrancy of orchids without use of tripods or monopods. During the first session, you'll practice controlling and shaping light by using flash while photographing potted more...
253GWP937 03/08 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Falk
NYBG

Explore the age-old skill of basic bookbinding using a variety of structures and materials. Experiment with ancient binding techniques, including Japanese stab binding, French link, and Coptic stitches. You'll walk away with a small book to use as a journal, more...
253CRF191 03/09 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Danila
NYBG

Pruning hydrangeas can be one of the most confusing chores in the garden. In this class, you'll drill down to explore the pruning needs of the two most troublesome and similar hydrangeas; the big leaf and mountain varieties. Hydrangea expert more...
253GAR177 03/09 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Ballato
NYBG

Flowers 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...
253FDN304C 03/11 Tu 10:00am-2:30pm Cawley
NYBG

This course is designed for horticulturists, gardeners, or designers who want to learn to identify and classify familiar and unusual spring-, summer-, and autumn-flowering bulbs. We will also focus on understanding their biology. more...
253HRT342 03/11 Tu 1:30pm-3:30pm McDowell
NYBG

We will cover the role of plant hormones in growth and development, as well as plant movement, water transport through the plant body, and plant metabolism, including photosynthesis and respiration (anaerobic and aerobic).
253BOT316 03/12 We 4:00pm-7:00pm Alvarez
NYBG

Would you like to bring the outside inside? Green walls bring a striking beauty to any room, and help create a calm, healthy environment, by reducing noise, removing air toxins, and adding moisture and fresh oxygen to your living area. more...
253LAN120 03/13 Th 10:00am-2:00pm Raimondi, CLP
NYBG

Florists and floral designers who want long-lasting, gorgeous interior plantings won't want to miss this unique class from florist, horticulturist, and indoor plant expert Chris Raimondi. In this class, Chris shares essential horticulture practices for proper selection and maintenance of more...
253FDN310B 03/14 Fr 10:00am-2:30pm Raimondi, CLP
NYBG

Low-maintenance dahlias thrive in our coastal climate. When they bloom in mid-July, their spiky, colorful blossoms brighten up gardens and flower beds across the city. In this class, you'll explore the origin and history of dahlia flower forms and learn more...
253GAR243 03/15 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Palmer
NYBG

Scented smoke has been used traditionally throughout human history to create a sense of well-being. Learn several different methods for creating your own at home incense experience with a mix of woodland material and culinary herbs in this exploration of more...
253WEL233 03/19 We 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

Examine 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.
253HRT443 03/20 Th 4:30pm-7:30pm Laswell
NYBG

Why do some species have smooth bark, while on others it is thick and broken? Why does bark peel? The traits typically used to describe trees—leaves, twigs, and buds—are often hard to see or seasonally absent. Bark, on the other more...
253BOT426 03/22 Sa 10:30am-3:30pm Wojtech
NYBG

Expert beekeeper Frank Mortimer 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 living organism, as more...
253CKG206 03/22 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Mortimer
NYBG

Orchids are one of the most common houseplants in America. While this exotic flower is widely available, many do not know how to properly care for it. In this class, you'll explore how orchids grow in nature and learn the more...
253GAR213B 03/22 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Schmidt
NYBG

This one-day course covers the basics of pruning evergreens, deciduous trees, and shrubs, as well as how to maintain the woody plants in your garden. Bring your pruners! We will discuss tool selection and maintenance, while we practice techniques. more...
253GAR236B 03/22 Sa 10:30am-2:30pm Perkowski
NYBG

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...
253GWP211 03/22 Sa 12:00pm-5:00pm Dubler
NYBG

Make a pendant necklace, bracelet or post earrings using dried botanicals and other natural elements. Eco-jeweler and Brooklyn Botanic Garden Curator, Margarita Poulson, shows you how to use casting epoxy, to dry and press plant materials, to embed pieces in more...
253CRF122 03/23 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Poulson
NYBG

Are you interested in bringing the natural benefits of herbs and herbal remedies into your life? Discover the differences between herbal medicine and homeopathy, the three major branches of herbalism, and the fascinating history of herbal medicine. Learn how to more...
253WEL109B 03/23 Su 11:00am-12:30pm Gordineer
NYBG

Full, 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.
253FDN502 03/26 We 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

Go 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...
253HRT302 03/26 We 11:00am-2:00pm Lozefski
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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate.
253GAR301E 03/27 Th 10:00am-12:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

The Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve located in Seal Harbor, Maine is a place of serenity spanning across 1,400 acres of breathtaking natural lands and historic gardens adjacent to Acadia National Park.

Cassie Banning, Director of Farm & Gardens more...
253GAR801D 03/27 Th 11:00am-12:00pm Banning
NYBG

Learn the various tools and applications of this software package for landscape designers. Topics include: developing base plans from surveys, techniques for quick estimates, and utilizing the online plant database. Basic computer skills and PC laptop required.
253LAN427C 03/27 Th 5:00pm-8:00pm Poccia
NYBG

Whether 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...
253GAR173C 03/29 Sa 10:30am-12:30pm Himmelman
NYBG

Learn 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.
253GAR327 03/29 Sa 10:00am-2:30pm Barrie
NYBG

Have you ever wondered how to make your own natural soap? In this class, you'll learn the science behind three different processes of soap making. Then you'll put your learning into practice as you follow one of these processes to more...
253WEL167 03/29 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Adorn yourself in flowers as you explore the art of crafting exquisite accessories inspired by NYBG's Orchid Show. Using deconstructed Phalaenopsis orchids, Eucalyptus seeds, Hypericum Berries, Solidago, and Ranunculus, you'll design a necklace paired with matching earrings, ensuring each piece more...
253FDN317 03/30 Su 10:00am-2:00pm Elfe
NYBG

Herbs have been helping us stay healthy for thousands of years. Join these expert herbalists to learn how plants can be used for medicine and self-care.
253WEL130A 03/30 Su 12:30pm-4:30pm NYBG

Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, elderberry fruits and flowers have been used across cultures for centuries to prevent colds and flus, treat fevers, and tame inflammation. Delve into the many healing properties of this commonly used medicinal plant while making more...
253WEL130B 03/30 Su 12:30pm-2:00pm Wainwright
NYBG

Herbal healing can be as simple as a cup of tea! We'll dive into the medicinal qualities and uses of easy-to-find herbs, and how to combine their roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds into effective, pleasing blends.
253WEL130C 03/30 Su 3:00pm-4:30pm Hill
NYBG
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