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Native Flora in SpringWitness the diversity of plants in the northeast as they flower and set seed in rapid succession. Follow the bloom sequence of spring wildflowers, shrubs and trees during this much anticipated season of rebirth. Learn to identify native plants using more... | |||||
| 254BOT333 | 04/26 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Slowik | NYBG | |
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Tree Climbing for ArboristsDesigned for people interested in arboriculture, this course will help students develop their climbing skills. Learn techniques such as rope setting, knot tying, body thrusting, doublecrotching, foot locking, and limb walking. Taught on Garden grounds, this class offers expert instruction more... | |||||
| 254HRT304A | 04/26 | Sa | 10:00am-3:30pm | Vitagliano Davila | NYBG | |
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Landscape Plants: Spring Trees and ShrubsLearn the identification, classification, and landscape use of spring-flowering trees and shrubs. Major plant groups include Magnolia, Malus, Prunus, Viburnum,and other genera, which are particularly ornamental in spring. The class goes out on the grounds rain or shine. Prerequisite: Introduction more... | |||||
| 254HRT334D | 04/26 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Nolan | 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. more... | |||||
| 254WEL102 | 04/26 | Sa | 10:00am-11:00am | Torres | NYBG | |
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Botanical Embroidery BasicsEmbroidery is tightly tied to human culture. The earliest known examples-intricately decorated clothes, boots, and hats found in Russia-date back to 30,000 BCE. NYC-based artist Jessica Maffia will teach you eight different stitches that you will use to create a more... | |||||
| 254CRF278 | 04/27 | Su | 11:00am-2:00pm | Maffia | NYBG | |
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Botanical Embroidery Workshop: Both SessionsLearn the basics of embroidery using botanical materials under the guidance of visual artist Jessica Maffia. Then, level up to our intermediate workshop to enhance your skills and explore different stitch patterns. You'll walk away with unique works of art more... | |||||
| 254CRF297 | 04/27 | Su | 11:00am-2:00pm | Maffia | NYBG | |
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Landscape Plants: Spring Trees and ShrubsLearn the identification, classification, and landscape use of spring-flowering trees and shrubs. Major plant groups include Magnolia, Malus, Prunus, Viburnum,and other genera, which are particularly ornamental in spring. The class goes out on the grounds rain or shine. Prerequisite: Introduction more... | |||||
| 254HRT334E | 04/27 | Su | 9:00am-1:00pm | McLaughlin | 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... | |||||
| 254FDN304A | 04/28 | Mo | 10:00am-2:30pm | Woodson | NYBG | |
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Landscape Design I: Site Analysis and Schematic DesignTurning a vision into a plan is the designer's first challenge. Analyze landscapes, formulate the requirements of a design project and then translate them into schematic design solutions. Take part in class discussions and critiques, and present projects. | |||||
| 254LAN401 | 04/28 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Planco | NYBG | |
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Landscape Design II: Design DevelopmentApply basic design to site-specific problems, focusing on the process of design development. Start with a concept, then progress through the schematic phase to a preliminary design solution. Examine the relationships of landscape elements and materials to the design process. | |||||
| 254LAN402 | 04/28 | Mo | 10:00am-1:00pm | Planco | 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. | |||||
| 254BIL145A | 04/30 | We | 11:00am-2:00pm | Wry | NYBG | |
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Sustainable Garden CareExplore how to create a healthy garden while supporting biodiversity and conserving resources. We'll discuss ways to minimize water usage, effectively handle stormwater, create a healthy soil food web, and use non-toxic alternatives to maintain optimal plant health. | |||||
| 254HRT395 | 04/30 | We | 11:00am-1:00pm | Barrie | 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. | |||||
| 254FDN300A | 05/01 | Th | 10:00am-2:30pm | Elfe | NYBG | |
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Field SketchingTake your naturalist game to the next level by learning how to sketch. Drawing asks that you slow down and closely observe what you see, allowing you to identify unfamiliar species and investigate ecological connections. Focusing on trees, you'll learn more... | |||||
| 254NAT400A | 05/01 | Th | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Leighton | NYBG | |
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Gothic Style: Spring FloralsTake inspiration from the dark and moody tropes established in literature that have deeply influenced our pop culture as you design an alluring floral arrangement using seasonal materials. You'll combine Fritillaria Persica, Queen of Night tulips, deep burgundy ranunculus to more... | |||||
| 254FDN415 | 05/02 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Werber | 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 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... | |||||
| 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 | |
