Instructor: Daryl Beyers
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NYBG's Gardening Program Coordinator, Daryl Beyers, brings over 20 years' experience designing residential gardens and private estates toNYBG. Daryl has gone from the self-described "the guy pushing thewheelbarrow" to the owner of his own design business and an accomplished garden writer. He's a former editor at Fine Gardening, and his articles have been featured in HGTV Magazine and in Martha Stewart Living, where he also served as Contributing Editor. |
Classes by this instructor
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Designing with ShrubsWoody plants are the foundation of every garden plan. Learn how to use evergreens such as Rhododendron and Holly, and deciduous stalwarts such as Hydrangea, Lilac, and Viburnum, in formal or naturalistic schemes, to create year-round beauty and interest in more... |
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254GAR359BL | 05/31 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | BLENDED |
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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. |
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253GAR342BO | 02/26 | We | 6:00pm-8:30pm | 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. |
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253GAR301FO | 02/02 | Su | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
254GAR301AO | 04/15 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
254GAR301CO | 06/21 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
261GAR301DO | 07/13 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
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Garden Design WorkshopGood garden design isn't easy, but for anyone with a passion for plants, a little imagination, and proper guidance, it is possible to succeed. Learn the basics of garden design, review examples that work for different architectural styles and site more... |
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253GAR317CO | 03/27 | Th | 6:00pm-8:40pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
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Intro to Landscape DesignGain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises. This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home more... |
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261LAN100CO | 09/08 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
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Landscape for Curb AppealMake a great first impression by creating a welcoming entry garden for your home. Learn how to design a stylish front garden. Review examples that work for different architectural styles, and develop plant liststhat fit the specific needs of every more... |
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254GAR326O | 04/26 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
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Plants for GardensExamine the use of plants in the garden, with an emphasis on choosing the right plant for the right place based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria. Learn aspects of special garden values such as size, texture, color, as well more... |
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254GAR374O | 06/22 | Su | 4:00pm-6:40pm | Beyers | ONLINE |