May

Whether 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.
264AGA300BO 05/01 Fr 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

Bumblebees pilot their remarkably un-aerodynamic bodies in and out of our gardens all throughout spring and summer. In this class, you'll take a closer look at their anatomy and learn how to use colored pencil techniques to illustrate the "fuzzy" more...
264BIL396O 05/01 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm Reiner
ONLINE

Learn the essential pruning techniques for woody plants used by NYBG experts. In this course, our plant professionals will guide you through the key principles of pruning woody plants such as small trees and shrubs.
264PLT140B 05/01   ONLINE-FLEX

Learn how to grow a variety of plants in pots and planters for your patio, terrace, front porch or even windowsill that's both functional and gorgeous in any season. This course teaches you the basics of choosing and using materials more...
264PLT150B 05/01   ONLINE-FLEX

Engage 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...
264THP514 05/01 Fr 10:00am-2:00pm Meore
OFS

Forethought and an understanding of basic composition principles are the foundation of any balanced work of art. Through group critiques, discussions and a variety of exercises, we'll experiment with a wide range of principles, including focal point, the rule of more...
264BIL421AO 05/02 Sa 10:00am-3:00pm Rogers-Knox
ONLINE

This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
264BIL145B 05/03 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Yount
NYBG

Accurate 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.
264BIL301AO 05/04 Mo 6:00pm-9:00pm Rawlins
ONLINE

Explore the remarkable diversity of cacti and succulents by examining the morphological and anatomical characteristics of these major plant families. You'll gain an understanding of plant adaptations in semi-arid biomes which will help determine which plants are suitable for a more...
264BOT366O 05/04 Mo 10:00am-1:00pm Bijkerk
ONLINE

Herbaceous plants occupy prairies, wetlands, forest understories, and many other habitats. The identifying characteristics of this diverse group of plants are often quite different from those of woody plants. You'll learn the fundamental herbaceous plant identification characteristics, as well as more...
264BOT376 05/04 Mo 5:00pm-8:00pm Holmes
NYBG

The 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...
264FDN302C 05/04 Mo 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

Explore the basic principles that influence the ecological relationships of the urban forest ecosystem, and learn how these principles can be applied to forest stewardship. Using the Garden grounds as a site for observation and field study, learn to understand more...
264BOT326BL 05/05 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Zeiger
BLENDED

Paleobotany, the study of plant evolution through fossil evidence, gives us insights into Earth's flora, past and present. In this class, you'll learn about the evolution of plants—from when life first emerged from the ocean to modern day trees and more...
264BOT434O 05/05 Tu 5:30pm-7:30pm Boyer
ONLINE

Colors—like flowers themselves—evoke feeling and sentiment, and set the mood. Explore the role of color in floral design using a spectrum of flowers. This course gives you a solid grounding in color theory, while highlighting the latest hues and color more...
264FDN306O 05/05 Tu 10:00am-12:00pm Woodson
ONLINE

Painted, dyed, and hybridized flowers have been center stage in the floral design world for a decade, so in celebration of the power of flowers to withstand change and evolve with the vibes of the time, learn how flowers can more...
264FDN423 05/05 Tu 10:00am-2:00pm Mele
NYBG

Analyze the biology, behavior, and ecology of local bat species through a combination of indoor study and guided fieldwork. You'll develop skills in observing, identifying, and documenting bats using both visual cues and acoustic monitoring techniques. Through hands-on sessions, you'll more...
264NAT354 05/05 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Mahoney
NYBG

Get a solid grounding in the basic plant body-from the cell to the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit. We'll use dissecting and compound light microscopes to observe plant anatomy, then introduce the base-level chemistry required to understand the world more...
264BOT315AO 05/06 We 6:00pm-9:00pm Kutos
ONLINE

With gorgeous pink palettes and intoxicating fragrance, peonies are the blossoms most loved by floral designers and enthusiasts. You will learn how to select complementary shades and vases to offset their beauty. Then, focus on styling a centerpiece using a more...
264FDN315O 05/06 We 10:30am-12:30pm O'Sullivan
ONLINE

Graphics are essential in developing and communicating your ideas. Practice various graphic techniques on a range of materials and equipment and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for optimal presentation to clients. Homework is required.
264LAN311A 05/06 We 5:00pm-8:00pm Poccia
NYBG

Learn how to plant and care for a healthy, organic tomato garden. We'll explore how to create trellises, manage pests and diseases, devise a fertilizing regimen, and select and store your most successful plants' seeds.
264GAR143O 05/07 Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Storrs
ONLINE

This course is designed for horticulturists and gardeners who are familiar with the basic culture of perennials. Learn the identifying characteristics, classification, scientific and common names, and landscape uses of approximately 60 spring-blooming perennials. Please dress appropriately for outdoors. Prerequisite: more...
264HRT336B 05/07 Th 10:00am-1:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Learn the basics of block printing with artist Chemin Hsiao. Together, you'll visit a location on Garden grounds for seasonal botanical inspiration. Then, experiment with carving a simple design into a block of soft, eraser-like material. You'll stamp your designs more...
264CRF219 05/08 Fr 11:00am-2:00pm Hsiao
NYBG

Celebrate your loved ones (and yourself!) during a fun and informative floral workshop. You'll learn how to compose your own unique bouquet using simple design principles and a lush variety of economical, store-bought blooms. Your final floral arrangement can be more...
264FDN257 05/08 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Duever
NYBG

Examine innovative solutions to managing your garden. We'll look at better plant selection, tools, and techniques to make gardening more enjoyable and less burdensome. In this class, you'll discuss and analyze how to apply specific concepts in a home garden more...
264GAR176 05/09 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Ballato
NYBG

Fermentation is one of our oldest food processing methods. Scientifically known as zymology, it refers to the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols, carbon dioxide, yeast, or bacteria. We'll cover the basic science of how to ferment tea to make kombucha, more...
264CKG201 05/10 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Paswater
NYBG

Learn the basics of successfully cultivating perennials in a variety of garden settings. Discussion topicsinclude site selection, soil preparation, tools, planting techniques, maintenance practices, plant selection, landscape use, and design basics.

more...
264GAR323O 05/11 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Cappello-Ruggiero
ONLINE

Discover the many herbs and spices prized for centuries to heal, to revitalize the immune system, and to treat and prevent asthma, insomnia, flu, and more.
264BOT346AO 05/12 Tu 10:00am-12:00pm Bijkerk
ONLINE

Gain 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...
264THP409O 05/12 Tu 6:00pm-8:30pm Czarnecki
ONLINE

Building on Botanical Drawing I skills, learn to tone fruit, vegetables, leaves, and branches. Focus on concepts of light source, value, and shading to create form. Learn to translate color into black and white, and create the illusion of depth more...
264BIL302B 05/13 We 10:00am-1:00pm Wry
NYBG

Explore 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.
264GAR301AO 05/13 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Cappello-Ruggiero
ONLINE

Nature has spiritual benefits that are often overlooked in therapeutic horticulture programming. In this course, you'll examine how the historical, cultural, and metaphorical significance of plants can inspire deep and meaningful connections for participants in all types of life circumstances. more...
264THP331BL 05/13 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Ellman
BLENDED

Learn the importance of a plant's life cycle in difficult survival conditions as you illustrate species with rhizomes, bulbs, corms, tubers and tap roots-which are perennating, aestivating organs that allow plants to regrow from year to year. You'll also illustrate more...
264BIL372O 05/14 Th 10:00am-2:00pm Leech
ONLINE

We will cover the role of plant hormones in growth and development, as well as plant movement, water transport through the plant body, and plant metabolism, including photosynthesis and respiration (anaerobic and aerobic).
264BOT316 05/14 Th 4:00pm-7:00pm Alvarez
NYBG

Apply basic design to site-specific problems, focusing on the process of design development. Start with a concept, then progress through the schematic phase to a preliminary design solution. Examine the relationships of landscape elements and materials to the design process.
264LAN402A 05/14 Th 6:00pm-9:00pm Bray
NYBG

Trees cannot move, so we often assume that they are passive participants in the world. Join tree consultant and author Harriet Rix as she reveals fascinating aspects of trees; the ways they shape the abiotic elements of water and air, more...
264LEC237 05/14 Th 11:00am-12:00pm Rix
NYBG

Whether you are an experienced birder or a beginner, this single-day walk and talk will sharpen your skills and provide fascinating insight into the world of birds. Learn how to observe and identify migrant and local birds—such as Peregrine Falcons, more...
264NAT234B 05/15 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm Chaya
NYBG

This workshop will impart the instructor's method of using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form, and texture of peony petals. The demonstration will include color mixing, working light to dark, layering colors, adding fine detail, using dry brush, more...
264BIL161O 05/16 Sa 10:30am-4:00pm Kluglein
ONLINE

Designed for people interested in arboriculture, this course will help students develop their climbing skills. Learn techniques such as rope setting, knot tying, body thrusting, doublecrotching, foot locking, and limb walking. Taught on Garden grounds, this class offers expert instruction more...
264HRT304A 05/16 Sa 10:00am-3:30pm Vitagliano
Davila
NYBG

Choose 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.
264HRT358C 05/16 Sa 10:00am-12:40pm Simeone
NYBG

Wine carries the flavor of the land where its grapes are grown—something the French call terroir. But why does a Chardonnay from Burgundy taste so different from one made in California, even though it's the exact same grape variety? The more...
264CKG202 05/17 Su 2:00pm-4:00pm Arbor
NYBG

Embroidery is tightly tied to human culture. The earliest known examples-intricately decorated clothes, boots, and hats found in Russia-date back to 30,000 BCE. NYC-based artist Jessica Maffia will teach you eight different stitches that you will use to create a more...
264CRF278 05/17 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Maffia
NYBG

Learn the basics of embroidery using botanical materials under the guidance of visual artist Jessica Maffia. Then, level up to our intermediate workshop to enhance your skills and explore different stitch patterns. You'll walk away with unique works of art more...
264CRF297 05/17 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Maffia
NYBG

Practice techniques learned in Botanical Watercolor I using live subjects such as leaves, stems, and fruit. Emphasis is on realistic portrayal of botanical subjects and traditional methods of dry brush watercolor painting, with attention to detail and color accuracy. more...
264BIL332O 05/19 Tu 5:30pm-8:30pm James
ONLINE

Apply your understanding of contours, perspective, and tone to drawing three distinct types of flowers. The object is to accurately draw a fully toned flowering plant. Explore compositional possibilities, textures, and details.
264BIL303AO 05/20 We 6:00pm-9:00pm Rawlins
ONLINE

Design and create arrangements appropriate for the ceremony, season, and setting, including aisle and altar designs, pew arrangements, and banquet table centerpieces. Work with a remarkable array of flowers, foliage, and fabrics to create captivating garlands and columns. Discussions include more...
264FDN305 05/20 We 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
NYBG

Learn 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...
264FDN400A 05/20 We 9:00am-12:30pm Woodson
OFS

Soil is a dynamic, living organism and the very foundation of sustainable horticulture and agriculture.This course focuses on the texture, structure, density, and color of different soils and the dynamic relationship that exists among soil, water, and plants. Through lectures more...
264HRT301A 05/20 We 11:00am-2:00pm Lozefski
NYBG

Explore 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...
264THP401BL 05/20 We 6:00pm-8:15pm Lawless
BLENDED

Designed 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.
264BIL140O 05/21 Th 5:30pm-8:30pm Vogel
ONLINE

Cascading and suspended floral installations add an elegant and whimsical element to both grand and intimate spaces. Using a variety of dried and preserved flowers and foliage, you'll unleash your creativity as you learn the specific techniques and mechanics to more...
264FDN455A 05/21 Th 10:00am-2:00pm Cimmino
NYBG

Examine the enormous variety of forms and structural adaptations of flowering plants—the world's dominant plant group. Through lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory studies, learn to recognize and draw the many plant parts and growth stages of the most common plant families. more...
264BIL300AO 05/27 We 10:30am-1:00pm Day
ONLINE

This 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.
264BOT308BO 05/27 We 10:00am-12:00pm Bucuvalas
ONLINE

Explore how to create a healthy garden while supporting biodiversity and conserving resources. We'll discuss ways to minimize water usage, effectively handle stormwater, create a healthy soil food web, and use non-toxic alternatives to maintain optimal plant health.
264HRT395BL 05/27 We 11:00am-1:00pm Goldberg
BLENDED

Discover how to create restorative outdoor spaces that promote mindfulness, sensory engagement, and physical grounding. Through hands-on exercises and a guided walk through the Garden, you'll receive a comprehensive understanding of how to design garden spaces that enhance well-being. This more...
264LAN148 05/27 We 10:00am-12:30pm Johnsen
NYBG

Creator, entrepreneur, and owner of organic, vegetarian cafe Spring Café Aspen, Sabrina Rudin grew up believing "food is medicine"—a philosophy that has guided her both personally and professionally. Since opening the café in 2013 and becoming a mom in 2016, more...
264LEC242 05/27 We 12:00pm-1:00pm Rudin
MERTZLIBRARY

Fundamentally change the way you view natural landscapes by learning about the complex factors that inform which plants grow in what combinations. Understanding how and why these plant communities form will help you design beautiful landscapes that are more resilient, more...
264HRT353ABL 05/28 Th 6:00pm-7:30pm Schuler
BLENDED

Peonies are one of the glories of the spring garden-their layered texture, shape, scent, and color variations make them such stunning subjects to observe and enjoy. Learn to draw out this composition before transferring it to vellum. You'll practice drybrush more...
264BIL307 05/29 Fr 10:00am-3:30pm Woodin
NYBG

Are you an aspiring floral artist but not sure where to start or simply want to explore the craft of floral arranging? In this class, you'll gain the foundational knowledge of floral design principles; including flower care, arrangement techniques, and more...
264FDN110B 05/30 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Elfe
NYBG

Containers can bring added color, form, and texture to any space-deck, rooftop, terrace, front porch, or window sill. With the right combination of plants, containers provide visual impact, create a small garden, and add pleasure to your living area. Sun more...
264GAR200A 05/30 Sa 10:00am-5:00pm Weinstein
Tyson-Strait
Satch
NYBG

Learn the basics for planting and maintaining a healthy outdoor container garden: materials and container styles, potting mixes, fertilization, and watering.
264GAR200B 05/30 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Weinstein
NYBG

Learn a comprehensive approach to designing with containers, including how, when, where and why you should use a particular pot in one spot over another. Gain tips and tricks for great plant combinations in containers of all kinds and walk more...
264GAR200C 05/30 Sa 12:45pm-2:45pm Tyson-Strait
NYBG

Learn how to grow garden-fresh vegetables and herbs year-round. Discover which varieties do best in containers and how to care for them. Special attention is paid to those varieties that not only taste great but also look beautiful, including varieties more...
264GAR200D 05/30 Sa 3:00pm-5:00pm Satch
NYBG

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...
264LAN100BO 05/30 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Tryba
ONLINE

Explore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion.
264LAN301AO 05/30 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Merritt
ONLINE

Learn 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...
264NAT323A 05/30 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Slowik
NYBG

Accurate 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.
264BIL301EO 05/31 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Thompson
ONLINE

Create a lush work of embroidery to brighten your home! NYC-based artist Jessica Maffia will explain four ways to transfer a design to fabric. You will learn seven basic stitches (lazy daisy, stem, back, French knot, straight, fern, and Rhodes) more...
264CRF259 05/31 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Maffia
NYBG

June

Whether 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.
264AGA300CO 06/01 Mo 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

This comprehensive class covers the basic techniques of botanical watercolor. Learn how to use your brushes to make smooth, underlying washes, as well as to create fine detail. Color theory will teach you how paints interact, and how to select more...
264BIL331AO 06/01 Mo 5:30pm-8:30pm Vogel
ONLINE

Learn 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.
264HRT411A 06/01 Mo 5:30pm-8:30pm Weinstein
NYBG

Draw upon all of the skills you've developed in NYBG's landscape design program to create a full residential project from start to finish, using actual examples from properties and/or clients. You'll combine design with construction principles as you learn about more...
264LAN520 06/01 Mo 6:00pm-9:00pm Patchowsky
NYBG

Learn the essential pruning techniques for woody plants used by NYBG experts. In this course, our plant professionals will guide you through the key principles of pruning woody plants such as small trees and shrubs.
264PLT140C 06/01   ONLINE-FLEX

Learn how to grow a variety of plants in pots and planters for your patio, terrace, front porch or even windowsill that's both functional and gorgeous in any season. This course teaches you the basics of choosing and using materials more...
264PLT150C 06/01   ONLINE-FLEX

Learn 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...
264BOT334BL 06/02 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Holmes
BLENDED

Explore how trees function, grow, and interact with their environment. In this class, you'll review essential processes such as photosynthesis, water transport, nutrient uptake, and respiration, and how these processes occur in trees as compared to other plants. Topics also more...
264BOT412 06/02 Tu 5:00pm-7:00pm Finley
NYBG

Learn sustainable garden and landscape maintenance techniques, including planting methods, plant care, and maintenance regimens for trees, shrubs, lawn, and perennial gardens. Discuss site analysis and plant selection, organic gardening practices, and how to create a calendar of landscape and more...
264GAR440A 06/02 Tu 4:30pm-7:30pm Weinstein
NYBG

This course introduces students to the practical skills required for growing plants in greenhouses with an emphasis on integrated management techniques. Topics include structures and equipment, soils and other growing media, irrigation and fertilization practices, potting and repotting, and cultural more...
264HRT312 06/02 Tu 4:30pm-7:30pm Leibovitch
NYBG

The 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...
264FDN302B 06/04 Th 10:00am-2:30pm Elfe
NYBG

If you want to attract and support pollinators, succession of bloom is an absolute imperative in any landscape. From early spring through late fall, different species of pollinators look for different types of plants and at varied times of year. more...
264GAR350O 06/04 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Receive 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...
264CRF289 06/05 Fr 11:00am-1:30pm Hsiao
NYBG

Take a deep dive into the history and modern-day uses of trees found in the tri-state area, from American elm to white pine. On this walk and talk, we will discuss 12 species and how the specific ecology and wood more...
264NAT206 06/05 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm O'Brien
NYBG

Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting a lovely, bearded iris in watercolor and colored pencil. Flat wash, layering, and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and individual more...
264BIL162O 06/06 Sa 11:00am-1:45pm Vogel
ONLINE

A successful pollinator garden must provide appropriate food and habitat for a diverse array of species, including bees, beetles, butterflies,moths, birds, and even pollinating flies. Explore best practices for attracting and supporting our native pollinators, as well as which native more...
264GAR340 06/06 Sa 10:30am-2:30pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG

Do you prefer simple and clean or wild and lush? Whatever your preference, learn to use basic principles of repetition, symmetry, and color theory to blend your beloved collection of houseplants into a unified design. We'll discuss a broad palette more...
264GAR364 06/06 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Beyers
ONLINE

Learn 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...
264HRT381BL 06/06 Sa 6:00pm-8:00pm Kokinchak
BLENDED

The 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 in Pelham Bay more...
264NAT337ABL 06/06 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Herrera
OFS-BL

Tour the gardens and collections of NYBG to expand your repertoire of edible and ornamental plants for therapeutic programming. Learn their specific requirements and care, while exploring design possibilities, safety and applications for use with various service communities.
264THP320 06/06 Sa 10:00am-2:00pm Lorenzetti
NYBG

There are many ways to bend nature into desired designs, but learning these techniques takes time, patience, and practice. Through hands-on experience, explore the many methods to manipulate floral materials to work in your favor—such as altering a stem's shape, more...
264FDN360 06/08 Mo 10:00am-2:00pm Mele
NYBG

Roses, roses, roses! Their luxurious appearance, distinct scent, and incredible variety of colors and species make them the beloved "queen of flowers" and symbolic of love. Learn helpful and creative techniques for designing a lush arrangement—flowing with a wide variety more...
264FDN342 06/09 Tu 10:00am-1:00pm Woodson
NYBG

Create your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers that can typically be found at local grocery stores or farmers markets, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements.
264FDN210B 06/10 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Elfe
NYBG

Spice up your garden with your own home-grown culinary herbs. Get started right by learning how to grow for flavor, when to harvest at peak, and how to preserve and serve up your bounty in tasty, unexpected ways.

264GAR329 06/10 We 2:00pm-5:00pm Gordineer
NYBG

Plein-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...
264CRF198 06/11 Th 10:00am-2:00pm Guida
NYBG

Step into the life and times of George Forster, a remarkable young naturalist, writer, and revolutionary who journeyed to the far reaches of the known world—and whose radical ideas about humanity, equality, and freedom challenged the dominant worldviews of 18th-century more...
264LEC223 06/11 Th 11:00am-12:00pm Wulf
NYBG

Join NYBG's Gardening Certificate program coordinator Daryl Beyers for a special three-day workshop that covers all aspects of gardening. Bringing his latest publication, The New Garden Designer's Handbook, to life through this instructional workshop—Daryl will guide budding gardeners and garden more...
264GAR215BL 06/12 Fr 4:00pm-6:00pm Beyers
BLENDED

Learn 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.

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264BIL260O 06/13 Sa 12:00pm-4:00pm Schermer-Gramm
ONLINE

Do you have thousands of digital images scattered across your devices with no clear organization? Adobe® Lightroom Classic provides a complete solution for managing, editing, and showcasing your photos—no matter what equipment you use, from DSLR cameras to mobile phones.
264GWP117 06/13 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Falk
NYBG

Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting lush, pink roses. A photograph will be provided for reference. Flat wash, layering and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and more...
264BIL236O 06/14 Su 11:00am-4:30pm Rossetti
ONLINE

Take inspiration from the fun and flashy color palette of the 1960's and let the daisy take center stage in your arrangement. Through discussion and close-up views of step-by-step flower placement, you'll learn how to arrange brightly colored daisies—making best more...
264FDN367O 06/14 Su 10:00am-12:00pm O'Sullivan
ONLINE

Learn 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...
264GAR912 06/14 Su 11:00am-3:00pm Dillon
NYBG

This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
264BIL145CO 06/16 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Rawlins
ONLINE

Celebrate the beauty and complexity of hydrangeas in this two-part watercolor class. From lush clusters of petals to rich green leaves, hydrangeas offer the perfect opportunity to explore color harmony, subtle transitions, and compelling composition.
264BIL406O 06/16 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Lighthipe
ONLINE

Join ecologist Michael Gaige as he demonstrates how to identify old and ancient trees, both in Eastern woodlands and across the globe. He will discuss the factors that allow them to grow for centuries and illustrate how the advanced age, more...
264NAT353O 06/16 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Gaige
ONLINE

No mushroom is poisonous to the touch—some emit fumes when cooked; others are edible as long as they are not consumed with alcohol. Knowing toxic look-a-likes helps you feel confident when attempting to identify edible mushrooms in the wild. In more...
264BOT159O 06/17 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Michelotti
ONLINE

Learn 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...
264FDN349 06/17 We 10:30am-3:00pm Woodson
NYBG

With its 32' x 40' growing space for edible and sensory plantings, The Garden of Hope at Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the WMC Health Network, offers horticultural therapy opportunities to a wide array of special needs populations. The more...
264THP546 06/19 Fr 9:00am-2:00pm Meore
OFS

Full, 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.
264FDN502 06/23 Tu 10:00am-2:30pm Cawley
NYBG

Bring the unique texture and subtle colors of an artichoke to life on paper using specific watercolor techniques. In this class, you'll explore the Fibonacci Sequence-how it influences the positioning of the artichoke blades-and practice layering washes to build up more...
264BIL309 06/24 We 11:00am-4:30pm Wry
NYBG

Have you wondered why plants are green? What makes a tomato red? Or why exactly do leaves turn red or brown in the fall? This class will explore the diversity of colors in plants. You'll gain insight into the chemistry more...
264BOT374O 06/24 We 10:00am-12:30pm Bijkerk
ONLINE

Are you an aspiring floral artist but not sure where to start or simply want to explore the craft of floral arranging? In this class, you'll gain the foundational knowledge of floral design principles; including flower care, arrangement techniques, and more...
264FDN110C 06/24 We 5:00pm-8:00pm Elfe
NYBG

Delve 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...
264NAT322ABL 06/24 We 10:00am-12:00pm Chaya
BLENDED

Survey 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...
264WEL212O 06/25 Th 6:00pm-7:00pm Morrison
ONLINE

Whether 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...
264HRT308 06/27 Sa 10:30am-4:30pm Vitagliano
NYBG

Become 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...
264HRT341 06/27 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Take your bonsai training to the next level! In this class, you'll learn different styles of bonsai as you practice advanced techniques and considerations such as wiring, energy distribution, de-candling, needle pruning, shoot selection, air layering, and grafting.
264GAR941 06/28 Su 10:00am-2:00pm Dillon
NYBG

This 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.
264HRT300F 06/28 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Smith
NYBG
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