February
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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. | |||||
233HRT300F | 02/07 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | O'Brien | NYBG |
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Plant Partners: The Art of Planting DesignSurvey photographs from dozens of eye-catching gardens to discover how to combine different plant species using the basic criteria of form, color, texture, and height. We will discuss how seasonality, a garden's location, and a plant's native habitat should all more... | |||||
233LAN234 | 02/11 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Johnsen | NYBG |
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The Hidden World of LichensAmong Earth's most amazing and oldest living organisms, lichens grow on bark, rock, and barren soil. They thrive in rain forests, deserts, the arctic-even environments simulating Mars! Lichens are sensitive environmental indicators, yet scientists are only just beginning to understand more... | |||||
233BOT313B | 02/16 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Lendemer, Ph.D. | 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... | |||||
233FDN302D | 02/21 | Tu | 10:00am-2:30pm | Cawley | NYBG |
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Pruning Principles and PracticesThrough 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... | |||||
233HRT321D | 02/21 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Logan | NYBG |
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The Art and Artistry of Chanticleer: Dan BenarcikChanticleer Garden, a gracefully designed series of thoughtfully planted rooms, is also known for the whimsical artwork crafted by its staff in the off-season. Their original metal sculptures, ceramic containers, wooden furniture, carved stone elements, and creative plant supports are more... | |||||
233LAN265E | 02/21 | Tu | 1:00pm-2:00pm | Benarcik | NYBG |
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Graphics II: DynaSCAPELearn 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. | |||||
233LAN427B | 02/21 | Tu | 5:00pm-8:00pm | Poccia | NYBG |
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Tropical Rain Forest EcologyDiscover the magic of the Costa Rican rain forest and how its diverse world of plants, insects, vertebrates, and fungi are vital to its survival, which in turn affects the weather patterns of the entire world. We'll cover the intricacies more... | |||||
233BOT358 | 02/22 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Brown | NYBG |
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Landscape Plants: Broadleaved EvergreensBecome 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. | |||||
233HRT332B | 02/24 | Fr | 10:30am-12:45pm | Simeone | NYBG |
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Graphics IGraphics are essential in developing and communicating your ideas. Practice various graphic techniques on a range of materials and equipment and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for optimal presentation to clients. Homework required | |||||
233LAN311CO | 02/24 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Poccia | NYBG |
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Modern Sympathy DesignsSympathy 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... | |||||
233FDN382 | 02/25 | Sa | 10:00am-4:30pm | Norman | NYBG |
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Wake Up Your Garden Saturday: All Three SectionsSpring 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... | |||||
233GAR225A | 02/25 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Cappello-Ruggiero Himmelman 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... | |||||
233GAR225B | 02/25 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | 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... | |||||
233GAR225C | 02/25 | Sa | 12:45pm-2:45pm | Himmelman | 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... | |||||
233GAR225D | 02/25 | Sa | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG |
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Herbal Broths and SoupsNourishing 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... | |||||
233CKG237 | 02/26 | Su | 1:00pm-3:00pm | Petter | 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. | |||||
233HRT411A | 02/27 | Mo | 5:30pm-8:30pm | Weinstein | 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. | |||||
233LAN520 | 02/27 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Patchowsky | NYBG |
March
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Foraging in WinterWhen the trees have dropped their leaves and there is a chill in the air, there are still many things to see in the woods and wide open spaces. Join wild foods author and forager author Marie Viljoen for a more... | |||||
233CCKG247 | 03/04 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Viljoen | 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. | |||||
233HRT411B | 03/06 | Mo | 10:00am-1:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG |
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Interior PlantscapesFlorists 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... | |||||
233FDN310B | 03/10 | Fr | 10:00am-2:30pm | Raimondi, CLP | NYBG |
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Dauntless DahliasLow-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. Learn best practices to help your dahlias flourish, including how and when to disbud, stake, more... | |||||
233GAR243 | 03/11 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Palmer | NYBG |
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Pruning Big Leaf and Mountain HydrangeasPruning hydrangeas can be one of the most confusing chores in the garden. In this class, you'll explore the pruning needs of the two most common and similar hydrangeas-the big leaf and mountain varieties. Hydrangea expert Lorraine Ballato will teach more... | |||||
233GAR177 | 03/12 | Su | 11:00am-2:00pm | Ballato | 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. | |||||
233GAR301F | 03/14 | Tu | 10:30am-12:30pm | Cappello-Ruggiero | NYBG |
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Plant PhysiologyWe 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). | |||||
233BOT316 | 03/15 | We | 4:00pm-7:00pm | Alvarez | NYBG |
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Landscape Plants: BulbsThis 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... | |||||
233HRT342 | 03/16 | Th | 10:00am-12:00pm | McDowell | 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. | |||||
233HRT443 | 03/16 | Th | 4:30pm-7:30pm | Laswell | 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... | |||||
233BIL395 | 03/18 | Sa | 11:00am-1:20pm | Marcheschi | 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 process and combine fragrances of various dried herbs and essential oils-lavender, rosemary, mint, and more-to make four bars to take home. more... | |||||
233WEL143B | 03/18 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Scholl | NYBG |
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Beekeeping BasicsExpert 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... | |||||
233CKG206 | 03/19 | Su | 11:00am-2:00pm | Mortimer | NYBG |
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Orchids for BeginnersOrchids 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... | |||||
233GAR213BO | 03/19 | Su | 11:00am-1:00pm | Schmidt | NYBG |
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Contemporary Gardens of the Hamptons: Christopher LaGuardiaWater is a crucial design factor in Christopher LaGuardia's elegant landscapes-both its serene beauty and its surging power. Dotted with wetlands and encircled by waterfront, the Hamptons are impacted by reduced water quality, erosion, and colonies of invasive species. LaGuardia more... | |||||
233LAN265F | 03/21 | Tu | 1:00pm-2:00pm | LaGuardia | 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. $225 materials fee. | |||||
233FDN502 | 03/22 | We | 10:00am-2:30pm | Woodson | NYBG |
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Achieving Luminosity through LayeringWith work in over 25 museum and university collections in addition to four solo shows in New York City, David Morrison is lauded for his hyper-realistic drawings, rich in tonal detail. In this special in-person workshop, he will show you more... | |||||
233BIL487 | 03/24 | Fr | 10:00am-4:00pm | Morrison | NYBG |
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The Orchid Show: Special Photographers' HoursFor serious photographers only, this is a rare opportunity to capture the exquisite beauty of The Orchid Show without casual visitors present. Bring your tripod (the only time we'll allow them in the exhibition!), since you'll be shooting with available more... | |||||
233GWP229 | 03/24 | Fr | 8:30am-10:00am | NYBG |
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Pruning: How, When, and WhereThis 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 using more... | |||||
233GAR236 | 03/26 | Su | 10:30am-2:30pm | Perkowski | 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... | |||||
233FDN304C | 03/28 | Tu | 10:00am-2:30pm | Cawley | NYBG |
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Landscape Design Tips: Learning from Before and AfterUsing illustrative before and after photos of various projects she has executed throughout her long career, landscape designer Jan Johnsen shares 25 specific tips to enhance your garden. Techniques include "Lure of the Sheltered Corner," "The Principle of Three Depths", more... | |||||
233LAN169 | 03/29 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Johnsen | NYBG |
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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. | |||||
233FDN300D | 03/30 | Th | 10:00am-2:30pm | Woodson | NYBG |