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Soil Science for Gardeners

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Understand 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, drainage, and fertilization. Basic soil sampling, pH, and nutrient testing are introduced. Please note that this course is not the same as Soil Science I.

Schedule:

Every day, starting on 07/08/25 and ending on 07/11/25

Times:

01:00pm-04:00pm EDT

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Instructor:

Liman Cheng Liman Cheng

Liman Cheng

Liman Cheng is a horticulturist and consultant. Currently he is straddling between work in the butterfly vivarium at the American Museum of Natural History, and advising clients on ecology-based landscape projects. In 2021 he became the lead horticulturist at Little Island, monitoring, tending to and documenting over 300 species, while preparing the garden for its grand opening with the horticulture director and landscape architect. Liman was invited to speak at Wave Hill about the park and his journey in the field. Other garden experiences include Brooklyn Grange, The High Line, Lurie Garden and Sissinghurst Castle.

Location:

NYBG, Watson Room 102
2900 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10458

Session Number:

261GAR302

Price:

Price Member : $317.00
Non-Member : $352.00

Additional Sessions Available

May 30, 2025 to July 11, 2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm | Online-Live | Bulpitt