Instructor: Emma Turner

Emma Turner
 Emma B. Turner is a certified arborist, botanist, and horticulturist as well as an artist and writer from New Jersey. She received a BA in English from Tufts University, a Horticulture Diploma from the New York Botanical Garden's School of Professional Horticulture, and is currently working on her Master's in Natural Resources from University of Idaho.

Previous to NYBG, Emma worked in all aspects of organic agriculture for six years, growing vegetables, cut flowers, and fruits. Her passion for land stewardship and ecological restoration has led her to working on projects with native plants, ecotypic seed collection and propagation, and forest regeneration. Currently, Emma is working as a consulting arborist in New York City.

Classes by this instructor


Edible Mushroom Propagation

Learn how to grow your own edible, culinary grade mushrooms at home using propagation techniques. Species covered will include shiitake, oyster, wine caps, and king trumpet mushrooms. Both indoor and outdoor cultivation will be reviewed along with practical training and more...
273GAR314BL 03/03 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Turner
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Pruning Principles and Practices

Through classwork and hands-on practice, develop pruning tools and techniques to help shrubs, conifers, broadleaves, evergreens, and deciduous plants thrive. Explore how woody plant structure and physiology influence pruning. Learn how to create and maintain hedges and explore authentic pollarding more...
273HRT321 01/23 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Turner
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Reading the Forested Landscape

Become a detective of the natural world as you gain a solid understanding of how to read a forest scene. Discover how historic events have affected the forest landscape, shaping its current appearance and function. Through presentation, discussion, and walks more...
272BOT395BL 11/16 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Turner
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