October

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.
272FDN300A 10/01 Th 10:30am-3:00pm Cawley
NYBG

Many gardeners, both beginners and experts alike, believe roses are difficult to grow but this simply isn't true. In this class, you'll explore rose varieties that are low maintenance and easy to grow without a lot of extra maintenance—such as more...
272GAR230 10/03 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Moore
NYBG

Explore the steps of painting seasonal flowers such as tulips, daisies, lilies, and Gerbera daisies in watercolor. Gain the skills and confidence to create a flat wash, blend the right colors, and practice basic watercolor techniques—allowing you to bring your more...
271BIL230 10/04 Su 11:00am-3:30pm Wry
NYBG

Take 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...
272NAT400 10/04 Su 11:00am-1:00pm Leighton
NYBG

Invasive plants can quickly spread and dominate a plant community, disrupting the ecosystem by reducing biodiversity. Learn how to identify the most problematic species in our region and explore practical strategies to manage them through an environmental stewardship lens.
272NAT346 10/06 Tu 11:00am-2:00pm Saxton
NYBG

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...
272FDN305A 10/13 Tu 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
NYBG

Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall.
272HRT331B 10/13 Tu 10:00am-1:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

In addition to exquisite design, a successful event requires a well-conceived plan. Learn how to write a sales proposal based on cost analysis, finalize the terms of the design contract, and order and organize materials, personnel, and deliveries, all within more...
272FDN504A 10/14 We 10:00am-2:00pm Cawley
NYBG

Flowers have long carried rich symbolic meaning across cultures—representing love, remembrance, and protection. In this class, we'll explore the traditional language of flowers and create a simple botanical craft using pressed flowers. You'll leave with a deeper appreciation for the more...
273CRF131 10/14 We 11:00am-1:00pm Gordineer
NYBG

Join herbalist and foraging expert Journei Bimwala for an immersive walk through fall'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...
272CKG229 10/15 Th 11:00am-2:00pm Bimwala
NYBG

Autumn is a period of intense and often misunderstood activity for urban wildlife, particularly bats. Explore how feeding, reproduction, dwindling resources, and juvenile dispersal overlap to shape the behavior of bats in the fall. Through a combination of scenario-based analysis more...
272NAT330 10/15 Th 6:00pm-9:00pm Mahoney
NYBG

Kick mulch to the curb! Learn how to replace this common garden material with a beautiful tapestry of foliage and flowers that is visually appealing and ecologically valuable. Explore a selection of versatile, tough, native ground-covering plants to use as more...
272GAR140 10/16 Fr 10:30am-12:30pm Himmelman
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.
272HRT332A 10/16 Fr 10:30am-12:45pm Simeone
NYBG

Designed 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...
272HRT304 10/17 Sa 10:00am-3:30pm Vitagliano
Davila
NYBG

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.
272HRT358A 10/17 Sa 10:00am-12:40pm D'Antonio
NYBG

Students will be introduced to the topics of invasion biology and weed management and their related terminology. Approximately 60 invasive or weed species common throughout the northeast region of the United States will be presented, with a focus on woody more...
272HRT482 10/17 Sa 1:00pm-4:00pm Hagen
NYBG

Graphics 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 is required.
272LAN311A 10/17 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Poccia
NYBG

Are you an aspiring floral artist but not sure where to start or simply want to explore the craft of floral arranging? In this class, you'll gain the foundational knowledge of floral design principles, including flower care, arrangement techniques, and more...
272FDN110A 10/18 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Elfe
NYBG

Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall.
272HRT331C 10/18 Su 2:00pm-5:00pm Nolan
NYBG

This 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 summer- and fall-blooming native and non-native perennials and more...
272HRT338B 10/18 Su 10:00am-1:00pm Nolan
NYBG

Learn how to create autumn-inspired compositions across a two-page spread. Using ink, watercolor, and a provided template on paper vellum, you'll be able to illustrate and easily transfer your sketches of autumn leaves and other botanical subjects onto a horizontal more...
272BIL125 10/19 Mo 11:00am-1:00pm Yount
NYBG

Explore the world of sculptural art and let it inspire your floral creations. Begin by examining a few sculptural artworks to take inspiration from their unique forms and structures. Then, using seasonal blooms along with creative design techniques, you'll learn more...
272FDN359 10/19 Mo 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
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.
272LAN427A 10/19 Mo 5:00pm-8:00pm Poccia
NYBG

Discover how to use a wide variety of Adobe Photoshop tools and techniques to add vibrancy to your hand- or computer-rendered drawings. Hone your own aesthetic as you craft plan views, section drawings, and design details that are client ready.
272LAN437A 10/19 Mo 10:30am-1:30pm Kramer
NYBG

Among 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 more...
272BOT313 10/21 We 10:00am-1:00pm Howland
NYBG

Learn common diseases of woody and herbaceous ornamentals and turfgrass, and the cultural, biological, and least-toxic strategies for their control.

Note: This class is a requirement in NYBG's Horiculture Certificate Program, Tracks 1, 2, & 3. It is not the same more...
272HRT481 10/21 We 10:30am-1:30pm Kokinchak
NYBG

Express your creativity through watercolor in this inspiring class designed for flower lovers, aspiring artists, and experienced painters alike. Using a live floral arrangement as your subject, you'll learn how to select color palettes and use expressive brushwork to capture more...
272CRF136 10/22 Th 1:00pm-4:00pm Bender
NYBG

Designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills, this class will allow you to work at your own pace on a variety of pieces. Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced by individual instruction.
272BIL140A 10/23 Fr 11:00am-2:00pm Wry
NYBG

Explore the geology of New York City as you study various rock types and gain an understanding of their significance against the backdrop of plate tectonic theory.
272NAT377 10/23 Fr 10:00am-3:30pm Merguerian
NYBG

Stay balanced and healthy as we transition to the cooler months of the year. Learn how to use medicinal roots, berries, and fungi for nutrient-dense remedies and foods to keep your immune system in optimal health and your mind and more...
272WEL198 10/23 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

Wine carries the flavor of the land where its grapes are grown--something the French call terroir. But why does a Chardonnay from Burgundy taste so different from one made in California, even though it's the exact same grape variety? The more...
272CKG202 10/24 Sa 2:00pm-4:00pm Arbor
NYBG

This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
272BIL145A 10/25 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Yount
NYBG

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...
272FDN302A 10/26 Mo 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
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...
272FDN310A 10/29 Th 10:00am-2:30pm Raimondi, CLP
NYBG

Long before maps, GPS, and modern survival gear, humans relied on their senses to understand and respond to the landscape. Develop essential wilderness awareness and survival skills through sensory exercises, plant observation, and discussion. You'll learn to assess priorities in more...
272WEL163 10/29 Th 11:00am-2:00pm Bimwala
NYBG

Create your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers that can typically be found at local grocery stores or farmers markets, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements.
272FDN210A 10/30 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Duever
NYBG

In Mexico, the marigold flower, Cempazúchitl in the Indigenous language Nahuatl, has been associated with the Día de Muertos celebrations for centuries. Discover the cultural importance of this plant while creating a tonic that supports the nervous system, as well more...
272WEL179 10/30 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Arellano-Gonzalez
NYBG

November

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.
272FDN300B 11/01 Su 10:30am-3:00pm Benjamin
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...
272HRT321B 11/01 Su 10:00am-1:00pm Hofman
NYBG

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...
272GAR302A 11/03 Tu 10:30am-12:30pm Himmelman
NYBG

Discover the world of the marine algae under the microscope and through artful preservation techniques. You'll begin with an in-depth overview of phycological diversity and ecological impact, before moving onto hands-on identification of anatomy under the microscope. Then, you will more...
272BOT311 11/04 We 6:00pm-7:30pm Borsuk
NYBG

Originating from Greek mythology, a horn of plenty, or cornucopia, is a symbol of abundance, prosperity, and nourishment. To commemorate the harvest season, learn the floral techniques for designing this horn-shaped basket overflowing with autumnal flowers and foliage.
272FDN329 11/04 We 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

Learn how to design, install, and maintain conventional, specialty drip, and micro-drip irrigation systems. Drip systems are useful for rooftop and terrace gardens, planters, raised beds, and many landscape and nursery production systems. We will cover basic hydraulics and review more...
272HRT323A 11/05 Th 10:00am-4:30pm Elmers
NYBG

Receive an introduction to AutoCAD—a computer-aided design software commonly used for 2D and 3D drafting, design, and modeling—and learn about its enduring power within the landscape design industry. Through presentation, live discussion, and guidance from your instructor, you'll be able more...
272LAN184 11/05 Th 6:00pm-9:00pm Iravanipour
NYBG

Dive into the history of beeswax candles as you learn how to make candles from natural materials. Using 100% natural beeswax harvested from a family of beekeepers, you'll craft a variety of candles using specific materials and methods, including pre-made more...
272CRF105 11/07 Sa 2:00pm-5:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Dahlias are the stars of the fall garden, producing spectacular blooms from midsummer until the first frost. In this workshop, you'll explore the history of dahlias and their many flower forms while learning how to care for plants through the more...
272GAR279 11/07 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Koether
NYBG

Ring in the holiday season with decadent winter fruit preserves. Learn how to properly preserve fruit, make delectable delights, and share recipes that will add pizzazz to your holiday table or be the favorite homemade gift for your foodie friends more...
272CKG218 11/08 Su 11:00am-3:00pm Davis
NYBG

Take your naturalist game up another level by moving beyond sketchbook drawings to create an accordion book-or small series of artworks-inspired by your favorite observations of NYBG. Working with shadows and light, you'll explore color in a variety of media more...
272NAT423 11/08 Su 11:00am-1:00pm Leighton
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...
272WEL167 11/08 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Ikebana is a distinct approach to working with flowers, rooted in Eastern aesthetics, and a different way of observing nature. Through the lens of the autumn season, you'll explore how line, space, and restraint can expand your visual language and more...
272FDN345 11/11 We 10:30am-4:00pm Zhang
NYBG

Are you an aspiring floral artist but not sure where to start or simply want to explore the craft of floral arranging? In this class, you'll gain the foundational knowledge of floral design principles, including flower care, arrangement techniques, and more...
272FDN110B 11/12 Th 10:00am-4:30pm Mele
NYBG

Explore the ancient technique of broom-making. Fiber artist and educator Poliana Danila will guide you through this craft of working with sorghum to create a useful and beautiful hand broom. Using natural sorghum and a colorful cord, you'll make a more...
272CRF175 11/13 Fr 10:30am-3:00pm Danila
NYBG

Plants do not grow in isolation—they exist within a rich and dynamic ecosystem teeming with microorganisms. Explore the fascinating and essential relationships between plants and the microbial world that surrounds them. From symbiotic fungi that extend the reach of plant more...
272BOT341 11/14 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Zumajo
Nigris
NYBG

Discover the boundless possibilities of working with natural ingredients such as leaves, flowers, barks, seeds, and berries to craft herbal mocktails for any occasion. You'll learn how to infuse different botanical elements, including aromatics and bitters, into beverages to add more...
272CKG119 11/14 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

Are you an aspiring floral artist but not sure where to start or simply want to explore the craft of floral arranging? In this class, you'll gain the foundational knowledge of floral design principles, including flower care, arrangement techniques, and more...
272FDN110C 11/14 Sa 11:00am-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.
272WEL130A 11/15 Su 10:00am-4:00pm Hill
Bautista-Carolina
Wainwright
NYBG

Prepare to relax and be rejuvenated! Using salts, nourishing clays, and essential oils, you'll craft custom botanical bath bombs to bring fragrance and fizz to a time-honored self-care ritual for you and your loved ones!
272WEL130B 11/15 Su 10:00am-11:30am Hill
NYBG

Offering a host of health benefits on its own, raw honey can also be used to preserve the medicinal properties of fresh, dried, or powdered herbs. Learn how to create medicinal herbal honeys to soothe sore throats and coughs, heal more...
272WEL130C 11/15 Su 12:30pm-2:00pm Bautista-Carolina
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...
272WEL130D 11/15 Su 2:30pm-4:00pm Wainwright
NYBG

Building on Botanical Drawing I skills, learn to tone fruit, vegetables, leaves, and branches. Focus on concepts of light source, value, and shading to create form. Learn to translate color into black and white, and create the illusion of depth more...
272BIL302A 11/16 Mo 11:00am-2:00pm Wry
NYBG

Create your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers that can typically be found at local grocery stores or farmers markets, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements.
272FDN210E 11/18 We 11:00am-1:00pm Matsui
NYBG

Explore the Japanese art of kokedama, a unique form of bonsai-inspired gardening that displays plants in moss-covered spheres rather than traditional pots. Through step-by-step instruction, learn how to shape, wrap, and maintain your own kokedama while discovering techniques for creating more...
272CRF204 11/19 Th 11:00am-1:00pm Jefferson
NYBG

From intimate cocktail and dinner parties with friends to family spreads for holidays, a thoughtfully curated table design is always a nice touch for any occasion! As the focal point, you'll create a stunning centerpiece using seasonal flower varieties such more...
272FDN377 11/19 Th 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
NYBG

Create spa-worthy products from your garden-revitalizing lotion bars, lip balms, bath salts, body scrubs, and more using a variety of botanicals. Ideal for those who want to indulge in self-care or create lovely holiday gifts. All materials provided.
272WEL144 11/22 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Hill
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...
272FDN304A 11/30 Mo 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
NYBG
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