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Vegetable GardeningExamine 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. | |||||
| 262GAR431AO | 10/05 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Landscape Design HistoryExplore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion. | |||||
| 262LAN301AO | 10/05 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | Capps Sarathy | ONLINE | |
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Botanical LatinBotanical Latin is essential for anyone with a serious interest in identifying plants. But, contrary to popular belief, mastering Latin plant names need not be intimidating or boring. Review the rules of taxonomy, Latin grammar, and pronunciation, and learn the more... | |||||
| 262GAR360AO | 10/06 | Mo | 10:30am-12:30pm | Bakshi | ONLINE | |
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Tree PoliticsExamine the political ecology of trees; their use and abuse in history, and how these woody plants have shaped our world. In this historical survey, you'll gain a renewed perspective of the role that trees play in your everyday life more... | |||||
| 261BOT352O | 10/07 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Thomson | ONLINE | |
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Gardening with Native PlantsLearn 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... | |||||
| 262GAR315AO | 10/09 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | ONLINE | |
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27th Annual Landscape Design Portfolios Lecture Series: All Three SessionsThe 27th Annual Landscape Design Portfolios Lecture Series welcomes three outstanding professionals—NYBG's very-own Todd Forrest, award-winning landscape architects Mikyoung Kim, and Walter Hood—to present innovative landscapes that enhance quality of life and satisfy our innate desires for nature and community. | |||||
| 262LEC801AO | 10/14 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Forrest Hood Kim | ONLINE | |
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Todd Forrest: Creating an Urban OasisThe New York Botanical Garden has been a connective hub among people, plants, and the planet since 1891. Since inception, millions of visitors have made the Garden a part of their lives, exploring the joy, beauty, and respite of nature more... | |||||
| 262LEC801BO | 10/14 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Forrest | ONLINE | |
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Drawing Natural Objects in Charcoal PencilCombine your love of nature walks with the pursuit of building your botanical art skillset. With found pieces of nature as your subject—such as leaves and seedpods—you'll concentrate on building simple compositions as you develop a broad tonal range, adding more... | |||||
| 262BIL373O | 10/15 | We | 11:00am-2:00pm | Rossetti | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing I: Methods and MaterialsAccurate observation translates into sensitive, realistic drawings and is an essential skill for botanical artists. Using basic shapes, fruit, and leaves, learn contour drawing with an emphasis on proportion, and explore techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, and line weight. | |||||
| 262BIL301AO | 10/16 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Rawlins | ONLINE | |
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Flower ID from A to ZThere 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... | |||||
| 262FDN308AO | 10/16 | Th | 6:00pm-8:30pm | Edinger | ONLINE | |
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Plant Morphology for Botanical ArtistsExamine the enormous variety of forms and structural adaptations of flowering plants—the world's dominant plant group. Through lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory studies, learn to recognize and draw the many plant parts and growth stages of the most common plant families. more... | |||||
| 262BIL300AO | 10/19 | Su | 10:30am-1:00pm | Day | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Watercolor IThis comprehensive class covers the basic techniques of botanical watercolor. Learn how to use your brushes to make smooth, underlying washes, as well as to create fine detail. Color theory will teach you how paints interact, and how to select more... | |||||
| 262BIL331AO | 10/19 | Su | 11:00am-2:00pm | Vogel | ONLINE | |
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Basic Plant IDThis is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants. | |||||
| 262BOT308AO | 10/19 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Bucuvalas | ONLINE | |
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Plant StructureGet a solid grounding in the basic plant body-from the cell to the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit. We'll use dissecting and compound light microscopes to observe plant anatomy, then introduce the base-level chemistry required to understand the world more... | |||||
| 262BOT315AO | 10/20 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Zumajo | ONLINE | |
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Flower Arranging at HomeBring cheer into your home and exercise your botanical creativity, with live, real-time guidance. Watch your fellow students' efforts online and get personal critiques from your instructor as you build your elegant arrangement with fresh flowers from your own garden, more... | |||||
| 262FDN243AO | 10/20 | Mo | 11:00am-1:00pm | Edinger | ONLINE | |
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Landscape Design HistoryExplore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion. | |||||
| 262LAN301BO | 10/20 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Bunnell | ONLINE | |
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Contemporary Underwater Floral StylingCreate unique floral art and explore the techniques to submerging flowers underwater and the process of stacking flower frames. Learn what the most appropriate flowers and vases are to assembling a successful underwater arrangement while incorporating elements of stone, wire, more... | |||||
| 262FDN442O | 10/23 | Th | 10:00am-12:00pm | O'Sullivan | ONLINE | |
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Cut Flower FarmingDesign, plant, and harvest a cutting garden that's productive throughout the seasons. You'll get hands-on practice starting seeds to ensure you always have something fresh to cut. We'll cover traditional and unexpected annual and perennial cut flower species and varieties more... | |||||
| 262HRT142O | 10/23 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Breyer | ONLINE | |
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Portfolio and Presentation SkillsCreate visually compelling print and digital portfolios to present to potential clients. Learn how to develop professional documentation for a variety of audiences through in-class design charrettes and individualized projects. | |||||
| 262LAN555O | 10/24 | Fr | 3:00pm-5:10pm | Arrington | ONLINE | |
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Pen and InkPen and ink, among the most versatile and useful media, can be used to create high quality, easily reproducible drawings. Learn how to produce different strokes and how to create tone by using stipple, line, and crosshatch techniques. | |||||
| 262BIL400AO | 10/27 | Mo | 11:00am-2:00pm | Morley | ONLINE | |
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Woodland Wildscaping"Wildscaping" is a movement in sustainable floral styling that evokes meadows and woods. Using distinctive, natural wood branches as a container, you'll construct a Woodland Wildscape centerpiece from wildflowers, vines, berries, mosses and ferns. The effect is magical, sophisticated, and more... | |||||
| 262FDN394O | 10/28 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm | O'Sullivan | ONLINE | |
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Mikyoung Kim: Designing for Higher GroundMikyoung Kim, FASLA, is the founding principal of MYK, a globally recognized landscape and urban design studio that integrates the latest research in neurodivergent science into the design of our shared experiences. Her work bridges public health policy with environmental more... | |||||
| 262LEC801DO | 10/28 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Kim | ONLINE | |
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Put Your Garden to BedWhat can you do this fall to ensure a healthy garden next spring? Get a head start on your best garden ever by taking care of it now! Learn techniques to improve soil quality, protect perennials and tender plants through more... | |||||
| 262GAR185O | 10/29 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bakis | ONLINE | |
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Colored PencilThe focus of this course is on color theory and application. Colored pencil line and tone can be applied to look like either drawing or painting, making it a versatile medium for creating botanical artwork. Learn a variety of techniques, more... | |||||
| 262BIL415AO | 10/31 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Vogel | ONLINE | |
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Internet Tools for Creatives: Part I: Social MediaWe will focus on using Instagram to showcase and promote your work. You'll define your goals for using social media as a marketing tool, and create a strategy to achieve those goals, as well as discover tips for attracting and more... | |||||
| 262BIL394AO | 11/01 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Jamison | ONLINE | |
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Succulents in ContainersCharming and relatively low maintenance, succulents make the perfect container planting. We'll go beyond the basics as we discuss how to choose and combine species to create healthy, beautiful plant communities. You'll also learn which soils and fertilizers to use, more... | |||||
| 262GAR291O | 11/01 | Sa | 12:00pm-3:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of Garden DesignThis 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. | |||||
| 262GAR342AO | 11/03 | Mo | 10:00am-12:30pm | Forster | ONLINE | |
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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. | |||||
| 262HRT300CO | 11/03 | Mo | 10:30am-12:30pm | Barr | ONLINE | |
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Walter Hood: Cultural Storytelling Through DesignMacArthur 'Genius' Grant-winner Walter Hood creates green spaces that resonate with and enrich the lives of residents while also honoring communal histories. As founder and creative director of Oakland-based firm, Hood Design Studio, he has transformed a variety of areas—from more... | |||||
| 262LEC801CO | 11/04 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Hood | ONLINE | |
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Basic Plant IDThis is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants. | |||||
| 262BOT308BO | 11/05 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Holmes | ONLINE | |
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Color Theory for Floral DesignColors—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... | |||||
| 262FDN306AO | 11/05 | We | 6:00pm-8:30pm | Elfe | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing III: Focus on FlowersApply your understanding of contours, perspective, and tone to drawing three distinct types of flowers. The object is to accurately draw a fully toned flowering plant. Explore compositional possibilities, textures, and details. | |||||
| 262BIL303AO | 11/06 | Th | 5:30pm-8:30pm | James | ONLINE | |
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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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate. | |||||
| 262GAR301AO | 11/07 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Drawing ChrysanthemumsLearn how to approach the complexity of chrysanthemums and articulate their abundance on paper. In this beginner-level class, you'll review spatiality and address the geometry of this herbaceous perennial. Practice observation and expression as you progress from free sketching to more... | |||||
| 262BIL147O | 11/08 | Sa | 10:00am-3:00pm | Neacsu | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing I: Methods and MaterialsAccurate observation translates into sensitive, realistic drawings and is an essential skill for botanical artists. Using basic shapes, fruit, and leaves, learn contour drawing with an emphasis on proportion, and explore techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, and line weight. | |||||
| 262BIL301BO | 11/09 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | Rawlins | ONLINE | |
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Advanced Field SketchingTake 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... | |||||
| 262NAT423BL | 11/09 | Su | 11:00am-1:00pm | Leighton | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Urban EcologyUrbanization is changing biodiversity, interspecies relationships, and even animal behavior, in the tri-state area and beyond. Liz Johnson, former manager of AMNH's Metropolitan Biodiversity Program, will introduce you to the particular habitats found here, as well as plants and animals more... | |||||
| 262NAT338AO | 11/11 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Johnson | ONLINE | |
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Designing a Habitat HedgerowA hedgerow is a line of shrubs and trees typically planted to create a boundary. Learn how to design a hedgerow that serves two purposes-creating a privacy screen for your outdoor space as well as providing a protective habitat for more... | |||||
| 262GAR153O | 11/13 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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A Garden Design PrimerPut all your garden ideas into practice with this practical overview of the best layout plans and circulation patterns. Learn how to analyze space and proportions to create a coherent landscape design that complements both home and garden. | |||||
| 262GAR222O | 11/15 | Sa | 11:30am-1:30pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate. | |||||
| 262GAR301BO | 11/17 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:30pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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The Basics of Visual CompositionForethought and an understanding of basic composition principles are the foundation of any balanced work of art. Through group critiques, discussions and a variety of exercises, we'll experiment with a wide range of principles, including focal point, the rule of more... | |||||
| 262BIL421AO | 11/21 | Fr | 10:00am-3:00pm | Rogers-Knox | ONLINE | |
