April

History of Botanical Art

Embark on an historical exploration of botanical art. You'll trace the globe with author and curator Giovanni Aloi as he uncovers the critical role that botany has played in the advancement of movements, styles, and invention of new media. From more...
253BIL285O 04/02 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Aloi
ONLINE

Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials

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.
254BIL301AO 04/02 We 5:30pm-8:30pm Grossman
ONLINE

Fundamentals of Style

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...
254FDN302A 04/02 We 11:00am-3:30pm Mele
NYBG

Introduction to Photoshop for Landscape Designers

Now more than ever, clients expect to see beautiful digital plans. Learn the basics of how to scan and enhance hand drawings. Gain familiarity with the tools to create digitally rendered plans, sections, perspectives, and collages. Basic computer skills are more...
254LAN444O 04/02 We 6:30pm-8:30pm Matz
ONLINE

Plant Morphology for Botanical Artists

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...
254BIL300AO 04/03 Th 10:30am-1:00pm Day
ONLINE

Event Planning for the Floral Designer

In addition to exquisite design, a successful event requires a well-conceived plan. Learn how to write a sales proposal based on cost analysis, finalize the terms of the design contract, and order and organize materials, personnel, and deliveries, all within more...
254FDN504A 04/03 Th 10:00am-2:00pm Cawley
NYBG

Flower Arranging with Store-Bought Bouquets

Create 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.
254FDN210A 04/04 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Elfe
NYBG

Disease Identification and Management

It's essential to identify plant diseases before they become widespread in your garden. Explore the basics of disease management, and learn how the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can help you maintain a strong and healthy garden.

Note: This class more...
254GAR324AO 04/04 Fr 10:00am-12:00pm Kokinchak
ONLINE

Landscape Plants: Spring Trees and Shrubs

Learn the identification, classification, and landscape use of spring-flowering trees and shrubs. Major plant groups include Magnolia, Malus, Prunus, Viburnum,and other genera, which are particularly ornamental in spring. The class goes out on the grounds rain or shine. Prerequisite: Introduction more...
254HRT334A 04/04 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm Gonzalez
NYBG

Peony Petals in Dry Brush Watercolor

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...
254BIL161O 04/05 Sa 10:30am-4:00pm Kluglein
ONLINE

Nature's Pharmacy

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.
254BOT346O 04/05 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Candee
ONLINE

Exploring Tablescapes: Floral Runners

Tabletop garlands and floral runners are enjoying a surge in popularity thanks to their lush and elegant beauty. Learn the techniques of color, repetition, and rhythm to create a centerpiece that spans the length of the wedding table, cleverly designed more...
254FDN362 04/05 Sa 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
NYBG

Shrubs: The Backbone of the Garden

Transform your garden into a low-maintenance, colorful space by selecting the right shrubs that will bring you pleasure for the entire growing season. We'll discuss the fabulous foliage and minimal upkeep required for new varieties on the market, as well more...
254GAR241O 04/05 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Ballato
ONLINE

Close-Up and Macro Techniques for Nature Photography

Through presentation and discussion, review all aspects of close-up photography so you can learn how to create intimate, detailed portraits of surrounding nature including flora, fauna, and other natural subjects. Explore different methods such as macro, micro, focus stacking, and more...
254GWP148 04/05 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Falk
NYBG

Graphics I

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.
254LAN311AO 04/05 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Miller
ONLINE

How to Lead a Nature Walk

Leading a nature walk entails much more than a leisurely walk in the woods. Learn trailside tips and group etiquette to enhance your outdoor teaching skills as you step outside of the classroom and onto the diverse trails at NYBG. more...
254NAT366 04/05 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Slowik
NYBG

Wedding Design I: Personals

Flowers 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...
253FDN304D 04/06 Su 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
NYBG

Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials

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.
254BIL301BO 04/06 Su 10:00am-1:00pm Miller
ONLINE

Basic Plant ID

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.
254BOT308AO 04/06 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Bucuvalas
ONLINE

Watercolor Basics

Using seasonal plant material as your subject, learn the basic techniques of painting with watercolor. Have fun while experimenting with color and creativity and take your work to the next level in a casual environment! No experience required.
254CRF277O 04/06 Su 12:00pm-2:00pm Kroik
ONLINE

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

This 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.
254BIL145DO 04/07 Mo 6:00pm-9:00pm DeCicco
ONLINE

Urban Mammals

Coyotes, bears, and deer are becoming an integral part of urban life due to the extirpation of their predators and conversion of natural habitats. We will look closely at these species and discover how they have adapted to co-exist with more...
254NAT326O 04/07 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Herrera
ONLINE

Horticultural Techniques: Landscape Gardening

Learn the basic techniques of landscape gardening, with an emphasis on ecologically appropriate practices. Topics include soil preparation, efficient water and fertilization practices, planting and transplanting, cultivation techniques, and maintaining healthy plants. Wear sturdy shoes, and come prepared to work more...
254HRT311 04/08 Tu 4:30pm-7:30pm Weinstein
NYBG

Landscape Plants: Spring Trees and Shrubs

Learn the identification, classification, and landscape use of spring-flowering trees and shrubs. Major plant groups include Magnolia, Malus, Prunus, Viburnum,and other genera, which are particularly ornamental in spring. The class goes out on the grounds rain or shine. Prerequisite: Introduction more...
254HRT334B 04/09 We 10:30am-1:30pm Himmelman
NYBG

Business Practices for the Landscape Professional

Study how to effectively organize and operate a small landscape business that will sustain itself and earn a profit. Learn how to attract new clients, position oneself in a crowded market, and choose the right type of business model. Gain more...
254LAN4570AO 04/09 We 10:00am-12:00pm Zavaglia
ONLINE

Therapeutic Horticulture for Chronic Health Conditions

Chronic conditions that require ongoing medical attention, such as cardiovascular disease, respiratory conditions, diabetes, cancer, and bone and joint diseases, can interfere with activities of daily living. Create goal-directed therapeutic horticulture activities that can be used to improve the quality more...
254THP405BL 04/09 We 6:00pm-8:20pm Sherman
BLENDED

Principles of Pollinator Landscape Design

Gain an understanding of the principles of pollination and learn how to create landscapes that attract a diversity of pollinators. In this class, you'll review pollinator ecology and the varied types of pollinators in the northeast region; explore native plant more...
254HRT125O 04/10 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Disease Identification and Management

Learn common diseases of woody and herbaceous ornamentals and turfgrass, and the cultural, biological, and least-toxic strategies for their control.

Note: This class is a requirement in NYBG's Horiculture Certificate Program, Tracks 1, 2, & 3. It is not the same more...
254HRT481 04/10 Th 10:30am-1:30pm Kokinchak
NYBG

Intro to iNaturalist

Learn how to create and contribute research grade observations for the global scientific community by using iNaturalist. In this class, you'll explore the breadth and depth of iNaturalist—a community-based education and science organization app for those curious about nature, interested more...
254NAT176A 04/10 Th 11:00am-1:00pm Cummings
NYBG

The Basics of Visual Composition

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...
254BIL421AO 04/11 Fr 10:00am-3:00pm Rogers-Knox
ONLINE

Spring Birding

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...
254NAT234A 04/11 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm Chaya
NYBG

Herbal Medicine and Foods for Spring Allergies

Pollen rich air can irritate the eyes, sinuses, and throat for many. Discover creative ways to support your immune system with botanical medicines and delicious recipes. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to build resistance to environmental irritants and more...
254WEL218 04/11 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

Low Maintenance Gardening

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...
254GAR176 04/13 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Ballato
NYBG

Landscape Plants: Spring Trees and Shrubs

Learn the identification, classification, and landscape use of spring-flowering trees and shrubs. Major plant groups include Magnolia, Malus, Prunus, Viburnum,and other genera, which are particularly ornamental in spring. The class goes out on the grounds rain or shine. Prerequisite: Introduction more...
254HRT334C 04/13 Su 9:00am-12:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Estimating

Learn how accurately estimating landscape materials, labor, overhead, and contingencies can help you stay profitable and compete successfully in today's business climate.
254LAN380 04/14 Mo 5:00pm-8:00pm Zavaglia
NYBG

Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your Skills

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...
254BIL302AO 04/15 Tu 5:30pm-8:30pm Vogel
ONLINE

Dendrology: Woody Plant Identification

Learn to identify the native and naturalized trees, shrubs, and woody vines of the Northeast by their vegetative characteristics using their scientific and common names. You'll also hone your ability to use taxonomic keys and field guides.
254BOT375BL 04/15 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Kaechele
BLENDED

Fundamentals of Gardening

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.
254GAR301AO 04/15 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Beyers
ONLINE

Introduction to Plant Science

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.
254HRT300AO 04/15 Tu 10:30am-12:30pm Barr
ONLINE

Plants for Landscaping

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.
254HRT358A 04/16 We 11:00am-1:40pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Portfolio and Presentation Skills

Create visually compelling print and digital portfolios to present to potential clients. Learn how to develop professional documentation for a variety of audiences through in-class design charrettes and individualized projects.
254LAN555O 04/16 We 12:00pm-2:10pm Phaosawasdi
ONLINE

Natural History of Birds: Spring

With its variety of habitats and position on the Atlantic Flyway, NYC is a bird-lover's paradise! Over 300 distinct resident or migratory species live or pass through here each year, including many nesting species such as Peregrine Falcons, Red-tailed Hawks, more...
254NAT317BL 04/16 We 10:00am-12:00pm Chaya
BLENDED

Nature Writing in Cities

For as long as people have been writing, nature has been a major preoccupation of writers of all kinds. Explore the history and craft of nature writing as you review works ranging from the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh to modern more...
254NAT351 04/16 We 5:30pm-7:30pm Jacobs
NYBG

Landscape Measurement

Precise field measurement is the crucial first step in landscape design. Learn how to properly use automatic levels, tapes, and survey instruments. Topics will include accurately measuring distances, differences in elevation, and angles. Dress for the weather.
254LAN340 04/18 Fr 11:00am-2:00pm Gillman
NYBG

Floral Face-Off: Master Class with Ace Berry and Canaan Marshall

Unleash your creativity in this special floral design workshop led by Ace Berry and Canaan Marshall. Set up across two classroom spaces, you'll have the opportunity to learn from both designers as you create a floral arrangement with each designer more...
254FDN615 04/19 Sa 2:00pm-4:00pm Berry
Marshall
NYBG

Floral Face-Off: Showcase with Ace Berry and Canaan Marshall

Enter the colorful and creative world of two dynamic floral designers—Ace Berry and Canaan Marshall. Ace Berry—owner and lead designer of Ace in Full Bloom and Fulshear Floral Design in Houston, Texas—believes in the transformative power of flowers and his more...
254FDN826 04/19 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Marshall
Berry
NYBG

Soil Science for Gardeners

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, more...
254GAR302 04/19 Sa 11:00am-1:25pm Simeone
NYBG

Focus Stacking Workshop

Focus stacking photography allows you to create images of extraordinary depth, sharpness, and detail. In this hands-on workshop using your own digital camera (manual focus required), you'll take a series of photos of the same subject, focusing each shot on more...
254GWP213 04/19 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Falk
NYBG

Plants for Landscaping

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.
254HRT358B 04/19 Sa 10:00am-12:40pm D'Antonio
NYBG

Introduction to Therapeutic Horticulture

Explore the theoretical foundations and evidence-based research that supports using the people-plant relationship as a therapeutic tool to improve health and well-being. Engage in hands-on activities to discover the beneficial cognitive, physical, psychological, and social-emotional impacts associated with working with more...
254THP301BL 04/22 Tu 4:30pm-6:00pm Meore
BLENDED

Fundamentals of Native Landscape Design

Native landscape design takes conventional landscape design to another level-providing ecological support and increasing ecosystem health. In this class, you'll learn ecological landscape design principles that incorporate regional native plants, resulting in healthier ecosystems as well as improved benefits for more...
254LAN134O 04/23 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
ONLINE

Landscape Design History

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.
254LAN301AO 04/23 We 10:30am-1:30pm Capps Sarathy
ONLINE

Spring Mushrooms

As the mushroom season awakens, discover how and where to hunt for Oysters, Inky Caps, Wine Caps, Dryad's Saddle, Reishi, and the early spring Chicken Mushroom. Even the elusive Morels occur throughout the metropolitan region, and spring is the ideal more...
254BOT330 04/24 Th 10:00am-1:00pm Sadowski
NYBG

Spring Flowers in Graphite and Dry Brush Watercolor

Join award-winning Romanian botanical artist Irina Neacsu for a three-day workshop that explores the techniques of mixing graphite and dry brush watercolor to achieve an expressive composition. Using a variety of seasonal flower specimens, you'll analyze the subject's creative narrative more...
254BIL517 04/25 Fr 10:00am-4:00pm Neacsu
NYBG

Microscopy for the Naturalist

Build your confidence and ability to discover the normally invisible (& fascinating!) aspects of plants, fungi, lichens, slime molds, spores, and other plant specimens using microscopes. In this course, you'll learn the optical principles of microscopy and become comfortable with more...
254BOT398 04/25 Fr 11:00am-2:00pm Sadowski
NYBG

Native Flora in Spring

Witness the diversity of plants in the northeast as they flower and set seed in rapid succession. Follow the bloom sequence of spring wildflowers, shrubs and trees during this much anticipated season of rebirth. Learn to identify native plants using more...
254BOT333 04/26 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Slowik
NYBG

Spring-Blooming Native Plants

Explore the plethora of spring-blooming perennials and woody plants native to the Northeast, including underutilized gems such as Spring Beauties, Wild Pink, Running Serviceberry, and Azaleas. Study their ecological benefits such as feeding early-emerging pollinators, as well as the cultural more...
254GAR216 04/26 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG

Landscape for Curb Appeal

Make a great first impression by creating a welcoming entry garden for your home. Learn how to design a stylish front garden. Review examples that work for different architectural styles, and develop plant liststhat fit the specific needs of every more...
254GAR326O 04/26 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Beyers
ONLINE

Tree Climbing for Arborists

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...
254HRT304A 04/26 Sa 10:00am-3:30pm Vitagliano
Davila
NYBG

Landscape Plants: Spring Trees and Shrubs

Learn the identification, classification, and landscape use of spring-flowering trees and shrubs. Major plant groups include Magnolia, Malus, Prunus, Viburnum,and other genera, which are particularly ornamental in spring. The class goes out on the grounds rain or shine. Prerequisite: Introduction more...
254HRT334D 04/26 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Nolan
NYBG

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...
254LAN100AO 04/26 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Tryba
ONLINE

Tai Chi for Peace of Mind and Body

This ancient, meditative Chinese exercise teaches relaxation, balance, and self-defense with an emphasis on correct body posture and spinal alignment. Students become relaxed, physically stronger, and ultimately healthier in both mind and body. more...
254WEL102 04/26 Sa 10:00am-11:00am Torres
NYBG

Botanical Embroidery Basics

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...
254CRF278 04/27 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Maffia
NYBG

Farm to Table: Spring Bulb Centerpiece

Style a glorious spring centerpiece bursting with sweet hyacinths, daffodils, and ruffled parrot tulips. Discover where to source the best flowers and how to artfully add organic vegetables and herbs to your arrangement. You will leave with a fresh farm-to-table more...
254FDN348O 04/27 Su 10:00am-12:00pm O'Sullivan
ONLINE

Get More From Your Vegetable Garden

Learn techniques such as succession and companion planting, intercropping, and vertical growing to achieve a steady harvest and enjoy a wide variety of delicious crops. We'll focus on sustainable practices that help gardeners work with nature.
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254GAR134O 04/27 Su 10:00am-1:00pm Storrs
ONLINE

Landscape Plants: Spring Trees and Shrubs

Learn the identification, classification, and landscape use of spring-flowering trees and shrubs. Major plant groups include Magnolia, Malus, Prunus, Viburnum,and other genera, which are particularly ornamental in spring. The class goes out on the grounds rain or shine. Prerequisite: Introduction more...
254HRT334E 04/27 Su 9:00am-1:00pm McLaughlin
NYBG

Wedding Design I: Personals

Flowers 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...
254FDN304A 04/28 Mo 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

Introduction to Plant Science

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.
254HRT300BO 04/28 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Bakis
ONLINE

Landscape Design I: Site Analysis and Schematic Design

Turning a vision into a plan is the designer's first challenge. Analyze landscapes, formulate the requirements of a design project and then translate them into schematic design solutions. Take part in class discussions and critiques, and present projects.
254LAN401 04/28 Mo 6:00pm-9:00pm Planco
NYBG

Landscape Design II: Design Development

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.
254LAN402 04/28 Mo 10:00am-1:00pm Planco
NYBG

Basic Plant ID

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.
254BOT308BO 04/29 Tu 10:00am-12:00pm Bucuvalas
ONLINE

Developing Cultural Humility for Therapeutic Horticulture Programs

Therapeutic horticulture recognizes and honors the culture and identity of our participants and communities. Develop your ability to be appropriately responsive to groups that share a common background such ethnicity, religion, race, language, gender identity, disability, neurodivergence, and more. The more...
254THP312BL 04/29 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Reopell
BLENDED

Botanical Drawing for Beginners

This 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.
254BIL145A 04/30 We 11:00am-2:00pm Wry
NYBG

Sustainable Garden Care

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.
254HRT395 04/30 We 11:00am-1:00pm Barrie
NYBG

May

Intro to Composting

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.
254AGA300AO 05/01 Th 12:00am-11:59pm ONLINE-FLEX

Ink Wash Techniques

If you're looking to transition from drawing to watercolor painting or fine tune your watercolor techniques, this class is for you. You will practice basic techniques such as flat washes, glazing, graded washes, and dry brush for fine details. Dilutions more...
254BIL407O 05/01 Th 5:30pm-8:30pm Vogel
ONLINE

Luminous Tulips in Colored Pencil

Talented botanical artist and active scientific illustrator Crystal Shin will share her approach to colored pencil renderings, from the importance of color observation to unique layering techniques that yield deep saturation, smooth surface, and vibrant, glowing undertones of watercolor. Through more...
254BIL409O 05/01 Th 6:00pm-9:00pm Shin
ONLINE

Fundamentals of Form

Learn the keys to successful floral design and master the mechanics needed to create round, triangular, parallel, and crescent arrangements. Experiment with shape, line, and symmetry while composing beautiful, balanced creations.
254FDN300A 05/01 Th 10:00am-2:30pm Elfe
NYBG

Field Sketching

Take your naturalist game to the next level by learning how to sketch. Drawing asks that you slow down and closely observe what you see, allowing you to identify unfamiliar species and investigate ecological connections. Focusing on trees, you'll learn more...
254NAT400A 05/01 Th 2:00pm-4:00pm Leighton
NYBG

Gothic Style: Spring Florals

Take inspiration from the dark and moody tropes established in literature that have deeply influenced our pop culture as you design an alluring floral arrangement using seasonal materials. You'll combine Fritillaria Persica, Queen of Night tulips, deep burgundy ranunculus to more...
254FDN415 05/02 Fr 11:00am-2:00pm Werber
NYBG

Container Gardening

Learn how to create a container garden for your patio, terrace, or entryway that's both functional and gorgeous-and helps your plants thrive in all four seasons.
254GAR327O 05/02 Fr 10:00am-12:00pm Marsh
ONLINE

Woodlore: A Cultural History of Trees

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...
254NAT206 05/02 Fr 2:00pm-5:00pm O'Brien
NYBG

Basic Plant ID

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.
254BOT308CO 05/04 Su 10:00am-12:00pm Bucuvalas
ONLINE

Introduction to Wine Tasting

Taste and enjoy wine in a relaxed garden environment. After sampling and discussing an assortment of white and red wines, you'll have a better grasp of what it means for a wine to be called dry, tannic, fruit forward, or more...
254CKG235 05/04 Su 2:00pm-4:00pm Arbor
NYBG

Modern Tabletop Design: White Ranunculus and Roses

Discover the modern floral styling techniques of a classic white monochromatic design using ranunculus and roses. Through demonstration and step-by-step instruction, you'll learn the complementary use of white flowers and other botanical materials as you create a charming centerpiece arrangement. more...
254FDN381O 05/04 Su 10:00am-12:00pm O'Sullivan
ONLINE

Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials

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.
254BIL301CO 05/05 Mo 6:00pm-9:00pm Rawlins
ONLINE

Botanical Watercolor I

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...
254BIL331AO 05/05 Mo 11:00am-2:00pm Vogel
ONLINE

Basics of Perennial Maintenance

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.

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254GAR323O 05/05 Mo 6:00pm-8:00pm Cappello-Ruggiero
ONLINE

A Plant-Forward Diet

Discover how a plant-forward diet can improve your health. Dr. Rosenfeld will dispel myths about common diets (e.g., keto, paleo, low carbohydrate) and offer a practical approach to optimal nutrition. Learn how to stay engaged and motivated on your journey more...
254WEL217O 05/05 Mo 6:30pm-8:00pm Rosenfeld
ONLINE

Color Theory for Floral Design

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...
254FDN306AO 05/06 Tu 10:00am-12:00pm Woodson
ONLINE

Mastering the Art of Tomato Gardening

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.
254GAR143O 05/06 Tu 6:15pm-7:45pm Novak
ONLINE

Botanical Latin II

Take your knowledge of botanical nomenclature to the next level. In this course, you'll look closely at plants to better understand and identify their diversity and similarities. Examining plant structures can seem tricky, as some resemble each other but belong more...
254GAR366O 05/06 Tu 10:30am-12:30pm Bakshi
ONLINE

Landscape Plants: Spring Perennials

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...
254HRT336A 05/06 Tu 10:00am-1:00pm Nolan
NYBG

Plant Structure

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...
254BOT315AO 05/07 We 6:00pm-9:00pm Kutos
ONLINE

Introduction to Plant Science

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.
254HRT300C 05/07 We 5:00pm-7:00pm Finley
NYBG

Graphics I

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.
254LAN311BO 05/07 We 5:00pm-8:00pm Poccia
ONLINE

Therapeutic Horticulture: Focus on Spirituality

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...
254THP331BL 05/07 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Wilson
BLENDED

Herbaceous Plant Identification

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...
254BOT376 05/08 Th 5:00pm-8:00pm Holmes
NYBG

Landscape Plants: Spring Perennials

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...
254HRT336B 05/08 Th 10:00am-1:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Gardening with Nature: Larry Lederman in Conversation with Todd Forrest

Unique among the world's urban botanical gardens, the New York Botanical Garden has always strived to maintain an alluring balance between the wild and the cultivated across its 250-acre National Historic Landmark landscape in the Bronx. In Gardening with Nature more...
254HRT829 05/08 Th 1:30pm-3:00pm Forrest
Lederman
NYBG

Mother's Day Bouquet with Store-Bought Blooms

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...
254FDN257 05/09 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Duever
NYBG

Portfolio and Presentation Skills

Create visually compelling print and digital portfolios to present to potential clients. Learn how to develop professional documentation for a variety of audiences through in-class design charrettes and individualized projects.
254LAN555BO 05/09 Fr 12:00pm-2:10pm Phaosawasdi
ONLINE

Lush Peonies

Choosing the right spot to plant your peonies is key to growing large, sumptuous blooms with little to no maintenance. Get tips for planting, cultivating, and propagating this springtime showstopper from Dan Furman of Cricket Hill Garden, affectionately known as more...
254GAR242 05/10 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Furman
NYBG

Botanical Drawing III: Focus on Flowers

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.
254BIL303AO 05/13 Tu 6:00pm-9:00pm Rawlins
ONLINE

Spring Foraging Walk

Join herbalist and foraging expert Journei Bimwala for an immersive walk through spring's edible landscape. Using sight, touch, smell, and taste, you'll learn to identify, harvest, and understand the deeper meaning of wild plants-their cultural significance, medicinal power, and culinary more...
254CKG245 05/13 Tu 11:00am-2:00pm Bimwala
NYBG

Wedding Design II: Ceremony & Reception

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...
254FDN305 05/13 Tu 10:00am-2:30pm Cawley
NYBG

Botanical Watercolor II

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...
254BIL332O 05/14 We 10:00am-1:00pm James
ONLINE

Fundamentals of Gardening

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.
254GAR301BO 05/14 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Cappello-Ruggiero
ONLINE

Managing Water

To cope with heavier rains and more powerful storm surges, it is critical for horticulturists and landscape designers to understand the natural water cycle. Sarah Bray, Landscape Architect for NYS's Department of Environmental Protection, covers the basics of the hydrologic more...
254LAN290BL 05/14 We 6:30pm-8:00pm Bray
BLENDED

Spring Birding

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...
254NAT234B 05/15 Th 10:00am-1:00pm Chaya
NYBG

Plants for Landscaping

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.
254HRT358D 05/16 Fr 10:00am-12:40pm Simeone
NYBG

Celebrating Spring Flowers

Make use of spring's gorgeous bounty as you style a cheerful centerpiece bursting with tulips, hyacinths, fritillaria, calla lilies, daffodils, and more. Explore the qualities and characteristics of spring-flowering bulbs as you learn how to manipulate them to create a more...
254FDN396 05/17 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Mele
NYBG

All About Containers Saturday: All Three Sections

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...
254GAR200A 05/17 Sa 10:00am-5:00pm Weinstein
Tyson-Strait
Satch
NYBG

All About Containers Saturday: Container Gardening 101

Learn the basics for planting and maintaining a healthy outdoor container garden: materials and container styles, potting mixes, fertilization, and watering.
254GAR200B 05/17 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Weinstein
NYBG

All About Containers Saturday: Designing with Containers

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...
254GAR200C 05/17 Sa 12:45pm-2:45pm Tyson-Strait
NYBG

All About Containers Saturday: Veggies and Herbs for Containers

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...
254GAR200D 05/17 Sa 3:00pm-5:00pm Satch
NYBG

Site Visit: HSNY's Greenhouse and Education Center at Riverbank State Park

Located at the Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park in Harlem, The Hort's Greenhouse and Education Center features a state-of-the-art greenhouse, classroom with cooking facilities, hands-on learning garden, and native plant garden. Here, the Hort creates accessible opportunities to initiate and more...
254THP516 05/17 Sa 9:00am-2:00pm Krus, HTR
OFS

Intermediate Botanical Embroidery

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...
254CRF259 05/18 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Maffia
NYBG

Botanical Flatlay Workshop with Dog Walk Diary

Join Margot Guralnick of Dog Walk Diary to learn how to make flatlay designs from nature's castoffs. Margot considers herself an accidental artist who, 10+ years ago, began gathering finds on dog walks and arranging them daily on found surfaces-- more...
254CRF270 05/18 Su 2:00pm-4:30pm Guralnick
NYBG

Landscape Design IV: Design and Construction

Draw upon all of the skills you've developed in the Landscape Design program to create a residential project from start to finish, combining design with construction principles. Emphasis is on construction drawings, documents, and specifications, as well as estimating.
254LAN520 05/19 Mo 6:00pm-9:00pm Patchowsky
NYBG

Therapeutic Horticulture Activity Planning

Learn to conduct needs assessments, develop activity plans, and write specific goals with measurable objectives that address individual and group needs. Explore the dynamics of group work and the leadership techniques necessary for successful group facilitation. You'll put theory into more...
254THP407BL 05/20 Tu 6:00pm-8:20pm Jaroslow
BLENDED

Shopping the New York Flower Market

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...
254FDN400A 05/21 We 9:00am-12:30pm Woodson
OFS

Soil Science II: Chemistry and Nutrition

Go beyond basic soil chemistry and examine how a soil's pH affects what nutrients are available to plants. Explore the ionic exchange capacities of soil, the complex nitrogen cycle, and the effects of composted soil amendments and fertilizers. Discover how more...
254HRT302A 05/21 We 11:00am-2:00pm Lozefski
NYBG

Ancient and Venerable Trees

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...
254NAT353O 05/22 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Gaige
ONLINE

Soil Science I: Physical Properties

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...
254HRT301AO 05/27 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Bulpitt
ONLINE

Late-Spring Splendor

Late spring ushers in a bounty of blooms. Use the abundance of the season to create a lush, verdant arrangement that includes flowering branches, an array of perennial flowers, and late-flowering bulbs. $170 materials fee.
254FDN309 05/28 We 5:00pm-8:00pm Werber
NYBG

Complete Garden Care and Maintenance

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...
254GAR440A 05/28 We 4:30pm-7:30pm Weinstein
NYBG

Plant Communities

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...
254HRT353BL 05/28 We 6:00pm-7:30pm Schuler
BLENDED

Style and Shoot: Van Gogh's Florals and Palette

Spend an inspiring two days honing your floral design, photography and social media marketing skills! Each day, students will delve into the works of Van Gogh and fellow Impressionist painters for inspiration. Floral designer & instructor Barbara Mele will show more...
254FDN485A 05/29 Th 10:00am-5:00pm Mele
Jamison
NYBG

Container Gardening

Learn how to create a container garden for your patio, terrace, or entryway that's both functional and gorgeous-and helps your plants thrive in all four seasons.
254GAR327B 05/29 Th 11:00am-1:00pm Gonzalez
NYBG

Soil Science for Gardeners

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, more...
254GAR302BO 05/30 Fr 10:00am-12:00pm Bulpitt
ONLINE

Portrait-Style Floral Photography Workshop: Van Gogh Edition

Unleash 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: Painting with Flowers, you'll create a stunning floral arrangement under the guidance of more...
254FDN233A 05/31 Sa 10:00am-5:00pm Mele
Jamison
NYBG

Designing with Shrubs

Woody 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
BLENDED
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