Gardening Certificate Program

OVERVIEW

The NYBG Gardening Certificate Program provides in depth courses on sustainable gardening techniques, soil science, plant propagation, and garden maintenance design for the home gardener.  Regional experts guide you through the art and science of plant selection and care for home or small-scale residential/urban/community gardens and greening projects.

Upon completion of the program, students will:

• Create beautiful and ecologically sound gardens that combine trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs.
• Be proficient in identifying, selecting, cultivating, and caring for trees and shrubs, vegetables, flowers, and fruits.
• Have the confidence to grow and care for a home, terrace, or community garden.
• Understand the essential concepts of sustainable gardening practices for trees, shrubs, lawns, and perennials and vegetables.

REQUIRED COURSES

COURSES	CODE		HOURS
Fundamentals of Gardening	GAR 301		12
Introduction to Plant Science	HRT 300		16
Soil Science for Gardeners	GAR 302		12
Gardening with Native Plants	GAR 315		9
Insect Identification and Management	GAR 320		12
Disease Identification and Management	GAR 324		12
Fundamentals of Garden Design	GAR 342	P	12
Vegetable Gardening	GAR 431	P	12
Complete Garden Care and Maintenance	GAR 440	P	18
Pruning Principles and Practices*	HRT 321	P	15
Plants for Landscaping	HRT 358		16
Plant Propagation I: Basic Principles	HRT 411	P	18
Elective GAR or HRT courses			23
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS			187

 

ELECTIVES

Elective course offerings vary with every catalog season.

* = Courses offered in the Fall-Winter Catalog

P = Courses with a prerequisite before you can register