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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 week on Saturday, starting on 04/19/25 and ending on 05/31/25 (excluding 04/26/25, 05/24/25)

Times:

11:00am-01:25pm EDT

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Instructor:

Vincent Simeone Vincent Simeone

Vincent Simeone

Vincent Simeone has worked for many years in public horticulture and is currently the Director at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in New York. He also leads garden tours all over the world with Allan Armitage. Vincent serves on several committees including the Gold Medal Plant Award Committee and the LINLA Landscape Awards Committee. He has just finished his fifth book on garden sustainability, Grow More with Less.

Location:

NYBG, Watson Room 320
2900 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10458

Session Number:

254GAR302

Price:

Price Non-Member : $335.00
Member : $301.50

Additional Sessions Available