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Soil Science for GardenersUnderstand how the qualities of soil affect the overall productivity of plants and make sustainable gardening practices possible. Practical application of theory is stressed. Topics include soil formation, physical properties of soil, soil-water relationships, and management techniques such as irrigation, more... | |||||
| 254GAR302BO | 05/30 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Bulpitt
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Portrait-Style Floral Photography Workshop: Van Gogh EditionUnleash your inner artist as you spend the day styling and photographing floral arrangements. Using select flowers and color palettes inspired by NYBG's latest exhibition, Van Gogh's Flowers, you'll create a stunning floral arrangement under the guidance of designer & more... | |||||
| 254FDN233A | 05/31 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm |
Mele
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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... | |||||
| 254GAR359BL | 05/31 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm |
Beyers
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Intro to CompostingWhether you live in a house with a backyard or an apartment with no access to green space, you can compost! Led by NYBG experts, this course will guide you through the fundamental principles of composting. | |||||
| 254AGA300BO | 06/01 | Su | 12:00am-11:59pm | ONLINE-FLEX | ||
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Botanical Watercolor for Beginners and BeyondDesigned for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills, this class will allow you to work at your own pace on a variety of pieces. Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced by individual instruction. | |||||
| 254BIL140AO | 06/01 | Su | 11:00am-3:30pm |
Vogel
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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. | |||||
| 254HRT411A | 06/02 | Mo | 5:30pm-8:30pm |
Weinstein
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Accessibility Considerations for Therapeutic Horticulture ProgrammingEvaluate tools, equipment, structures, spaces, and techniques used by participants in therapeutic horticulture activities. Explore universal design principles and how to incorporate them into programming, activities, garden design, and tools to meet the widest range of people's needs. Design and more... | |||||
| 254THP406BL | 06/02 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm |
D'Auria
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Gardening Strategies for the Climate CrisisSmall steps can have big effects. Learn how the plants you choose and the landscape practices you use can help reduce the impacts of climate change and improve the environment around you. | |||||
| 254GAR379O | 06/03 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm |
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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Native Flora in SummerLearn to identify native and introduced herbs, ferns, shrubs, and trees as they appear in summer, and get to know plants that may be found in fields, on roadsides, and in woodlands and wetlands. Learn about basic plant structure and more... | |||||
| 254BOT334BL | 06/04 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm |
Holmes
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Asian Ink Brushwork PaintingReceive an introduction to the basics of ink brushwork from the Asian ink art tradition. You'll study tonal painting skills on a variety of paper surfaces and learn how to work with a large Asian calligraphy brush. This class will more... | |||||
| 254CRF289 | 06/04 | We | 11:00am-1:30pm |
Hsiao
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Wedding Design I: PersonalsFlowers play a crucial role in creating a memorable wedding. Learn the elements of successful floral wedding design, including the art of fine wiring and taping to create corsages and boutonnieres with fresh flowers, ribbons, and bows. Advance to the more... | |||||
| 254FDN304B | 06/04 | We | 10:00am-2:30pm |
Mele
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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... | |||||
| 254GAR317 | 06/04 | We | 6:00pm-8:40pm |
Rosiello
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Flower Arranging with Store-Bought BouquetsCreate your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from your local grocery store or farmers market, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements. | |||||
| 254FDN210B | 06/05 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm |
Elfe
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Drawing Fruits and Seed DispersalAll flowering plants produce fruit, regardless of whether the fruit is edible, hard or soft. In this class, you'll combine botanical morphology with illustration to gain a deeper understanding of plant reproduction—how fruits develop from fertilized carpels in various ways more... | |||||
| 254BIL449O | 06/06 | Fr | 11:00am-1:00pm |
Leech
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Gardening with Native PlantsLearn how to use native plants and native gardening practices to enhance garden ecosystems and increase biodiversity. Study native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habitat, and culture. Discover how to promote a healthy environment using native spring ephemerals, herbaceous more... | |||||
| 254GAR315A | 06/07 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm |
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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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... | |||||
| 254LAN100BO | 06/07 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Tryba
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Ethnobotany: A Practitioner's PerspectiveExplore the basics of ethnobotany, supplemented by stories and data gleaned from his own fieldwork. Discover how selected plant resources are used by traditional and postindustrial cultures today, as well as how plants have been used historically for healing and more... | |||||
| 254BOT344O | 06/08 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Halane
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Cottagecore: Peony Flower ArrangingCottagecore—an aesthetic that celebrates simple living, inspired by the countryside—comes to life in this fun floral workshop. Using a soft defused color palette, you'll practice the simple styling of peonies in a mason jar or other repurposed container. Learn how more... | |||||
| 254FDN332O | 06/08 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm |
O'Sullivan
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Fundamentals of StyleThe ability to command a broad vocabulary of styles defines the professional floral designer. From Neo-Classical and Victorian to English garden and Flemish, understanding floral styles expands your design options, evokes specific moods, and helps create the perfect setting. $290 more... | |||||
| 254FDN302B | 06/09 | Mo | 11:00am-3:30pm |
Elfe
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Urban Ecology Field Study WorkshopLearn to measure and monitor the ecological diversity observed and celebrated in and around New York City environs. Practice using field techniques for recording observations in nature while walking along trails in the Garden. Explore the biodiversity within your chosen more... | |||||
| 254NAT323 | 06/11 | We | 9:00am-12:00pm |
Slowik
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Plein-Air DrawingPlein-Air artist Frank Guida covers basic design principles, including focal point, contrast, perspective, line, and gesture, as well as how to choose a subject that translates well on the page. Then, you will go out on grounds to practice what more... | |||||
| 254CRF198 | 06/12 | Th | 10:00am-2:00pm |
Guida
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Flower Arranging Workshop with Frances PalmerKnown for her stunning ceramics, flower arrangements and photography, Frances Palmer brings her artistic approach to growing, sourcing, and arranging flowers. Under her guidance, you'll learn how to artfully combine a variety of seasonal blooms and branches to create your more... | |||||
| 254FDN622 | 06/12 | Th | 1:30pm-3:00pm |
Palmer
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Life with Flowers: Book Talk with Frances PalmerCelebrated artist, potter, and gardener Frances Palmer encourages the idea of planning and planting a flower garden in waves—ensuring that there is always an abundance of blooms and a continual flow of colors, heights, and shapes that provides endless inspiration more... | |||||
| 254GAR834 | 06/12 | Th | 10:30am-11:30am |
Palmer
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The G.R.O.W. Garden at the James J. Peters VA Medical CenterEngage your senses in the Resilience & Wellness Center's newly established therapeutic garden at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx. Learn about the multiple populations with wide-ranging needs served by the G.R.O.W. Garden's Therapeutic Horticulture Program, more... | |||||
| 254THP514 | 06/13 | Fr | 10:00am-2:00pm |
Meore
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Fresh Garlic in WatercolorLearn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting fresh garlic from the photograph provided. Flat wash, layering and other techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and individual feedback.Please note, this course more... | |||||
| 254BIL260O | 06/14 | Sa | 12:00pm-4:00pm |
Schermer-Gramm
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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. | |||||
| 254HRT358E | 06/14 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm |
D'Antonio
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The Ecosystems of New York CityThe tri-state area contains many distinct ecosystems, including woodlands, salt marshes, meadows, and fresh water wetlands. Study the unique characteristics of local habitats and the species they support, paying close attention to interspecies relationships. We'll spend time on Garden grounds more... | |||||
| 254NAT337BL | 06/14 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm |
Herrera
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Bonsai for Beginners WorkshopLearn the fundamentals for turning ordinary nursery stock into a living work of art. This workshop covers the major styles of bonsai along with plant and container selection, branch and root pruning, wiring, and potting. more... | |||||
| 254GAR912 | 06/15 | Su | 11:00am-3:00pm |
Dillon
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Botanical Drawing for BeginnersThis intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite and colored pencil. | |||||
| 254BIL145C | 06/16 | Mo | 11:00am-2:00pm |
Wry
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Basic Plant IDThis is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants. | |||||
| 254BOT308DO | 06/17 | Tu | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Bucuvalas
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Making MisoHigh in protein and rich in vitamins and minerals, miso has played an important nutritional role in Japan for centuries. In the traditional recipe, soybeans are fermented with salt and the fungus Koji, or Aspergillus oryzae. Explore the science behind more... | |||||
| 254CKG208O | 06/17 | Tu | 6:30pm-8:00pm |
Paswater
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Plotting the Global Black SouthJoin interdisciplinary scholar of African American & African Diaspora literature and culture and Assistant Professor at Duke University Jarvis C. McInnis as he charts a new account of Black modernity by centering the Tuskegee Institute's vision of agrarian worldmaking. | |||||
| 254HRT844 | 06/18 | We | 12:00pm-1:00pm |
McInnis
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Therapeutic Horticulture for Older AdultsExplore how therapeutic horticulture can improve the health, function, and quality of life for older adults in various settings, from independent to assisted living, day programs, skilled nursing, and memory care facilities. You willalso gain an understanding of the physical, more... | |||||
| 254THP401BL | 06/18 | We | 6:00pm-8:15pm |
Lawless
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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. | |||||
| 254GAR301CO | 06/21 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Beyers
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Origami FlowersExperience the meditative quality of origami, the simple yet intricate art of folding paper. We'll create a variety of flowers—from tulips and carnations to roses and irises—starting with simple models and progressing to more complex patterns that require inflating and more... | |||||
| 254CRF269O | 06/22 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Raab
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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... | |||||
| 254GAR374O | 06/22 | Su | 4:00pm-6:40pm |
Beyers
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Introduction to Plant ScienceThis user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups-flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes-focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures. | |||||
| 254HRT300DO | 06/22 | Su | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Simeone
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Shopping the New York Flower MarketLearn to navigate the bustling New York flower district! Discover where to get the best flowers and hard goods from the pros. Your confirmation letter will include where we will meet in the flower district. Lunch is not included. Dress more... | |||||
| 254FDN400B | 06/23 | Mo | 9:00am-12:30pm |
Woodson
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Landscape ManagementExamine sustainable techniques for managing and maintaining commercial and residential landscapes. Develop programs that reduce adverse effects on the environment, including alternative approaches to conventional lawn management. | |||||
| 254HRT443 | 06/23 | Mo | 4:00pm-7:00pm |
Laswell
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Compote ArrangementLearn the techniques and secrets for creating chic, vintage-inspired arrangements in a trendy footed container. Walk through the step-by-step process of crafting a lush, romantic centerpiece. more... | |||||
| 254FDN349 | 06/24 | Tu | 10:30am-3:00pm |
Woodson
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Therapeutic Horticulture Program ManagementGain skills in developing program proposals, writing protocols, establishing evaluation methods and record-keeping policies, and managing staff and volunteers for therapeutic horticulture programs. We will discuss how to develop budgets, fund raise, and follow best legal practices for those considering more... | |||||
| 254THP09O | 06/24 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:30pm |
Czarnecki
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Grow Gourmet Mushrooms IndoorsMushrooms have been utilized for thousands of years for medicinal and edible purposes. John Michelotti, owner of Catskill Fungi, will show you how to cultivate gourmet mushrooms at home using safe and simple techniques. Using cardboard and coffee grounds, create more... | |||||
| 254CKG207O | 06/25 | We | 6:00pm-7:30pm |
Michelotti
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Natural History of InsectsDelve into the fascinating world of the creatures that make up 84% of the Animal Kingdom—what renowned biologist E.O. Wilson once called "the little things that run the world." We'll discuss the roles that insects play—both in maintaining healthy ecosystems more... | |||||
| 254NAT322ABL | 06/25 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Chaya
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Botanical Drawing I: Methods and MaterialsAccurate observation translates into sensitive, realistic drawings and is an essential skill for botanical artists. Using basic shapes, fruit, and leaves, learn contour drawing with an emphasis on proportion, and explore techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, and line weight. | |||||
| 254BIL301DO | 06/26 | Th | 10:30am-1:30pm |
Grossman
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Grand-Scale ArrangementsFull, lavish arrangements to enhance entrance halls, ballrooms, parties, and hotels are always in demand. Learn the mechanics behind how these dramatic arrangements are designed and constructed. $240 materials fee. | |||||
| 254FDN502 | 06/26 | Th | 10:00am-2:00pm |
Woodson
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Biophilic Design in MedicineSurvey the modern green and biophilic hospital design movement as well as the myriad benefits of green spaces within a clinical environment, for families and caregivers alike. You'll review the architectural history of the hospital—from the basilica through Frank Lloyd more... | |||||
| 254WEL212O | 06/27 | Fr | 7:00pm-8:00pm |
Morrison
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Chainsaws: Use, Safety, and MaintenanceWhether you are a budding arborist or weekend woodcutter, knowing how to use your chainsaw safely and maintain it properly are keys to success. This lecture-demonstration course by an ISA-certified arborist teaches you the basics of chainsaw use and care, more... | |||||
| 254HRT308 | 06/28 | Sa | 10:30am-4:30pm |
Vitagliano
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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... | |||||
| 254HRT341 | 06/28 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm |
Ruggiero
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Insect Pests of Landscape PlantsLearn to identify the insects common to the northeastern United States that feed on woody and herbaceous plants and the damage that they cause. Learn to judge the severity of an infestation and to select and implement control measures based more... | |||||
| 261HRT381BL | 06/28 | Sa | 6:00pm-8:00pm |
Lundstrom
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