Instructor: Daryl Beyers

Daryl Beyers
 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


Fruit Trees for Home Gardens

Learn how to select the best fruit, nut, and berry trees or shrubs for your garden. In this class, you'll cover best practices for planting and long-term care, winter and summer pruning, pest and disease prevention, and more. Special consideration more...
271GAR378O 07/14 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Beyers
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Garden Design Workshop

Good 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...
271GAR317O 07/20 Mo 6:00pm-8:40pm Beyers
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Intro to Landscape Design

Gain 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...
271LAN100CO 08/05 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Beyers
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271LAN100DO 09/15 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Beyers
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