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Instructor: Daryl Beyers
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Daryl Beyers (@newgardenershandbook) is author of The New Gardener's Handbook: Everything you need to know to grow a beautiful and bountiful garden, available from Timber Press. As NYBG's Gardening Certificate Program Coordinator, he helps guide the program's curriculum, teaches the popular Fundamentals of Gardening course, and courses in garden design. With over thirty years of professional landscaping experience, specializing in residential garden design and development Daryl has created and cared for numerous client gardens across the country. His next book, The New Garden Designer's Handbook, will be published in Spring 2026. |
Classes by this instructor
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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. |
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| 272GAR222AO | 11/12 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | 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... |
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| 272GAR153O | 11/19 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | 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. |
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| 272GAR342AO | 11/06 | Fr | 10:30am-1:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
| 273GAR342BO | 02/24 | 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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| 272GAR301BO | 11/16 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | 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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| 273GAR317O | 03/16 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | 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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| 271LAN100DO | 09/15 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
| 272LAN100CO | 11/07 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
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Smart Garden Planning for Any SpaceTransform your gardening goals into a clear, actionable plan. In this class, you'll learn a proven process for planning successful garden spaces by evaluating conditions, choosing plants, and designing layouts that work beautifully over time. |
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| 272GAR331O | 10/20 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
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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. |
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| 272GAR431AO | 10/07 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE |
