Instructor: Kim Eierman, EcoBeneficial

Kim Eierman, EcoBeneficial
Kim Eierman is an ecological landscape designer and environmental horticulturist specializing in native plants. She is the founder of EcoBeneficial LLC based in Westchester County, NY. Kim teaches at New York Botanical Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, The Native Plant Center, and Massachusetts Horticultural Society. An active speaker nationwide on many ecological landscape topics, Kim also provides horticultural consulting and landscape design to residential, municipal, and commercial clients. Kim is the author of The Pollinator Victory Garden: Win the War on Pollinator Decline with Ecological Gardening.

Classes by this instructor


If you want to attract and support pollinators, succession of bloom is an absolute imperative in any landscape. From early spring through late fall, different species of pollinators look for different types of plants and at varied times of year. more...
264GAR350O 06/04 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Native landscape design takes conventional landscape design to another level-providing ecological support and increasing ecosystem health. In this class, you'll learn ecological landscape design principles that incorporate regional native plants, resulting in healthier ecosystems as well as improved benefits for more...
264LAN134O 04/29 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

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.
271GAR950 07/06 Mo 9:00am-4:00pm Ruggiero
Himmelman
Gabel
Tyson-Strait
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
Rosiello
NYBG

Many native plants can add beauty and ecological support to your garden while providing you with edible fruits, nuts, berries, and more. Discover the best choices of edible native plants, their cultural needs, nutritional content, and how best to use more...
271GAR132O 09/16 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

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...
263GAR315O 03/30 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Gain an understanding of the principles of pollination and learn how to create landscapes that attract a diversity of pollinators. In this class, you'll review pollinator ecology and the varied types of pollinators in the northeast region; explore native plant more...
264HRT125O 04/16 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

A successful pollinator garden must provide appropriate food and habitat for a diverse array of species, including bees, beetles, butterflies,moths, birds, and even pollinating flies. Explore best practices for attracting and supporting our native pollinators, as well as which native more...
264GAR340 06/06 Sa 10:30am-2:30pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG