Instructor: Michael Ruggiero
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Michael Ruggiero came to the garden in the summer of 1961 and is the former Senior Curator of Horticulture. During his time at the Garden he was responsible for the Orchid Collection, Propagation Greenhouses, Annual Displays, Plant Records, The Native Plant Garden and The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden. Along with Lynden Miller, he oversaw the preparation and Planting of the Perennial Garden: The Herb Garden with Penelope Hobhouse, the Home Gardening Center, Children's Adventure Garden and the Planning, building and planting of the Paeonia, Daylily, and Liaison Daffodil Collections. After retiring, he was Horticulturist at Matterhorn Nursery where he Built the David Austin Rose Garden and for five years designed the Macy's Flower Show. He has written articles on many diverse gardening subjects for gardening publications and has appeared on The Victory Garden, Rebecca's Garden, and with Martha Stewart. He has authored Annuals with Style, Perennial Gardening, and Reliable Roses and Spotters Guide to Wildflowers of North America. |
Classes by this instructor
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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 Horticultural Therapy Certificate. |
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243GAR301D | 03/28 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG |
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Gardening Summer IntensiveThe Gardening Certificate Program at NYBG provides you with the core knowledge, hands-on training, and credentials you need to succeed in any garden setting with complete confidence.In just three weeks, complete more than 40% of the coursework required for the more... |
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251GAR950 | 07/08 | Mo | 9:00am-4:00pm | Barrie Himmelman Hagen Kokinchak Ruggiero Finley Rosiello Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG |
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Landscape Design Summer IntensiveThe Landscape Design Certificate Program at NYBG is an engaging, career-oriented program that gives you a solid, plant-focused foundation along with the skills and confidence you need to start your own business.In four weeks, earn 25% of the course hours more... |
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251LAN960 | 07/08 | Mo | 9:00am-5:00pm | Arrington Merritt Poccia Hagen Pulver Patchowsky Rumiantcev Cohen Ruggiero Finley | NYBG |
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Landscape Plants: AnnualsBecome 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... |
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244HRT341B | 06/29 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Ruggiero | 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... |
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244HRT336B | 05/09 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Ruggiero | 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... |
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244HRT334A | 04/05 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG |
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Plant Propagation I: Basic PrinciplesLearn principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore basic sexual and asexual propagation, focusing on fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering. |
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243HRT411B | 03/02 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Ruggiero | 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. |
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244HRT358C | 04/16 | Tu | 11:00am-1:40pm | Ruggiero | NYBG |