June

Bonsai for Beginners Workshop

Learn 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

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
254BIL145C 06/16 Mo 11:00am-2:00pm Wry
NYBG

Landscape Management

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.
254HRT443 06/23 Mo 4:00pm-7:00pm Laswell
NYBG

Compote Arrangement

Learn 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

Grand-Scale Arrangements

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.
254FDN502 06/26 Th 10:00am-2:00pm Woodson
NYBG

Chainsaws: Use, Safety, and Maintenance

Whether 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

Landscape Plants: Annuals

Become 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

July

Plants for Landscaping

Choose 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.
261HRT358A 07/01 Tu 10:00am-12:40pm Nolan
NYBG

Fundamentals of Form

Learn 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.
261FDN300C 07/07 Mo 2:00pm-5:00pm Woodson
NYBG

Floral Design Summer Intensive

In just five weeks, you can complete all classroom credits toward the NYBG Floral Design Certificate, so you can get started on your internship requirement ASAP. Working one-on-one with floral design professionals, you'll create dozens of arrangements in diverse styles more...
261FDN950 07/07 Mo 10:00am-5:00pm Cawley
Woodson
Mele
Elfe
Miura
Braverman
Norman
Raimondi, CLP
NYBG

Fundamentals of Gardening

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.
261GAR301 07/07 Mo 2:00pm-4:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Gardening Summer Intensive

In just three weeks, complete more than 40% of the coursework required for the Gardening Certificate and gain a solid base in the principles of environmentally sound gardening from expert professionals.
261GAR950 07/07 Mo 9:00am-4:00pm Ruggiero
Cheng
Gabel
Gonzalez
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
Rosiello
NYBG

Landscape Design Summer Intensive

In five weeks, earn 25% of the course hours required for the NYBG Certificate in Landscape Design. Including interactive classes with top landscape architects, designers, and guest lecturers; trips to historic sites; and the Garden's incomparable resources, this summer program more...
261LAN960 07/07 Mo 9:00am-5:00pm Merritt
Poccia
Nolan
Arrington
NYBG

Soil Science for Gardeners

Understand how the qualities of soil affect the overall productivity of plants and make sustainable gardening practices possible. Practical application of theory is stressed. Topics include soil formation, physical properties of soil, soil-water relationships, and management techniques such as irrigation, more...
261GAR302 07/08 Tu 1:00pm-4:00pm Cheng
NYBG

Flower ID from A to Z

There are many types of flowers available for floral designers, from exotic imports to locally grown. Learn to identify new varieties of old favorites, seasonal flowers, and various foliages. Topics include the special handling needs of many flower types. more...
261FDN308B 07/10 Th 10:00am-5:00pm Mele
NYBG

Introduction to Plant Science

This 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.
261HRT300E 07/10 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Halane
NYBG

Color Theory for Floral Design

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...
261FDN306B 07/11 Fr 10:00am-5:00pm Elfe
NYBG

Summer Butterfly Walk

NYBG's lush grounds and various habitats provide a remarkable opportunity to observe and study butterflies. Join naturalist Ken Chaya in search of a wide variety of colorful butterflies known to feast on summer flowers in our area. You'll learn how more...
261NAT328 07/12 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Chaya
NYBG

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
261BIL145A 07/13 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Yount
NYBG

Fundamentals of Style

The 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...
261FDN302C 07/14 Mo 10:00am-5:00pm Mele
NYBG

Insect Identification and Management

Pest identification is key to maintaining a healthy, beautiful garden. Learn to identify which insects are pests and which are beneficial to your home garden. Learn the most common orders of insects and the damage they can cause, as well more...
261GAR320 07/14 Mo 9:00am-12:00pm Gabel
NYBG

Plants for Landscaping

Choose 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.
261HRT358 07/14 Mo 1:00pm-4:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Soil Science I: Physical Properties

Soil 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 lectures more...
261HRT301B 07/16 We 11:00am-2:00pm Lozefski
NYBG

Intro to Ikebana

More than merely arranging flowers, Ikebana seeks to create a living sculpture that transcends the beauty of nature by focusing on the shape, line, harmony, and balance of the plants. Instructor Junko Miura, one of New York's most acclaimed floral more...
261FDN327 07/17 Th 10:00am-5:00pm Miura
NYBG

Botanical Wearables

Adorn yourself in flowers as you explore the art of crafting exquisite accessories using a variety of botanicals. Using deconstructed flowers and other plant materials for added texture such as eucalyptus seeds, hypericum berries, and more, you'll design a necklace more...
261FDN317 07/18 Fr 10:00am-5:00pm Elfe
NYBG

Materials as Muse: Making Art with Flowers

What is the line between art and decoration? Think beyond the confines of "pretty" and consider flowers in terms of line, gesture, texture, and form. We will examine the colors and patterns of masterworks from NYBG's latest exhibition, then create more...
261FDN323 07/19 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Werber
NYBG

Intro to iPhone Photography

In this class, you'll practice using your iPhone's built-in features to create high-quality memories of the Garden and more. Gain comfort with how to zoom, achieve proper exposure, shoot panoramic and portrait modes, edit for color and contrast, crop, and more...
261GWP219 07/19 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Falk
NYBG

Lavender Craft Workshop

Explore the creative ways to use lavender in your everyday life. In this class, you'll receive a brief history of why lavender has been the most used herb for over 2,000 years as you use fresh, dried, and preserved lavender more...
261CRF261 07/20 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Wedding Design I: Personals

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...
261FDN304D 07/21 Mo 10:00am-5:00pm Woodson
NYBG

Container Gardening

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.
261GAR327 07/21 Mo 9:00am-4:00pm Gonzalez
NYBG

Summer Foraging Walk

Join herbalist and foraging expert Journei Bimwala for an immersive walk through summer'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...
261CKG256 07/22 Tu 11:00am-2:00pm Bimwala
NYBG

Gardening with Native Plants

Learn 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...
261GAR315 07/22 Tu 9:00am-12:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG

Fundamentals of Garden Design

This class introduces basic garden design principles using the interplay of structural features, plant characteristics, and site assessment. Learn to creatively combine trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs based on color, shape, texture, and size.
261GAR342B 07/22 Tu 1:00pm-4:00pm Rosiello
NYBG

Grocery Store Botany

Have you ever wondered why a strawberry is not considered a berry, but a tomato is? Or what part of a plant is celery? Dig deeper into the histories of common fruits and vegetables and explore the science behind the more...
261BOT293 07/24 Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Lorenzetti
NYBG

Sustainable Floral Mechanics: Tabletop & Large-Scale Arrangements

Create a variety of arrangements—from tabletop centerpieces to large-scale installations—using reusable mechanics and materials. In this class, you'll explore working with kenzan frogs, curly willow, Agrawool, and chicken wire as you create a centerpiece, focal (entry or bar), and large-scale more...
261FDN365 07/24 Th 10:00am-5:00pm Braverman
NYBG

Seasonal Berry Jam

Get a little messy making seasonal berry jam! Learn different methods of jamming that use less sugar and no additives or pectin. You'll come away with three delicious jams that will transport you back to summer whenever you reach for more...
261CKG200 07/26 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Davis
NYBG

Summer-Blooming Native Plants

Discover plants native to our region that flower in summer, such as Hairy Penstemon, Spotted Beebalm, Shrubby St. John's Wort, and Northern Bush Honeysuckle. Learn how to choose the right plants for your landscape conditions and explore the benefits they more...
261GAR212 07/26 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG

Cyanotype Workshop: Making Pictures with Plants

Harness sunlight to create dreamlike botanical images in rich blues. Pioneered in the 1840s, cyanotype is a type of photography that doesn't use a camera. Under the expert guidance of artist & photographer Bryan Whitney, you will make 5 prints, more...
261GWP245 07/26 Sa 10:00am-3:00pm Whitney
NYBG

Outdoor Plants for Therapeutic Programs

Tour the gardens and collections of NYBG to expand your repertoire of edible and ornamental plants for therapeutic programming. Learn their specific requirements and care, while exploring design possibilities, safety and applications for use with various service communities. Prerequisite: Fundamentals more...
261THP320 07/26 Sa 10:00am-2:00pm Lorenzetti
NYBG

Summer Herbal Medicine

Beat the summer heat with botanicals. Whether it's learning to identify which herbs to include in a homemade sun protection cream or what type of tea to drink when you need to rehydrate, this class will walk you through the more...
261WEL165 07/27 Su 11:00am-1:30pm Petter
NYBG

Modern Sympathy Designs

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...
261FDN382B 07/28 Mo 10:00am-5:00pm Norman
NYBG

Plants for Landscaping

Choose 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.
261HRT358D 07/28 Mo 9:00am-12:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Wedding Design II: Ceremony & Reception

Design 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...
261FDN305C 07/29 Tu 10:00am-5:00pm Cawley
NYBG

Fundamentals of Garden Design

This class introduces basic garden design principles using the interplay of structural features, plant characteristics, and site assessment. Learn to creatively combine trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs based on color, shape, texture, and size.
261GAR342 07/29 Tu 1:00pm-3:30pm Rosiello
NYBG
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