Develop the vital skills needed to protect and manage landscapes, maintain healthy trees, design attractive gardens, and produce landscape plants. Our horticulture classes cater to anyone—from beginners to advanced horticulturists—with an emphasis on real world skill-building. Enroll in a single class or pursue a Horticulture Certificate.
Click here for an overview of the Certificate Program.
April
|
|
Learn
to
prune
like
NYBG!
In
this
two-week
course,
our
plant
experts
will
guide
you
through
essential
pruning
techniques
for
woody
plants
like
small
trees
and
shrubs,
provide
insight
on
why
and
when
to
prune,
as
well
as
give
constructive
more...
|
243PLT140
|
04/03
|
| |
Ippolito
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
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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...
|
244HRT334A
|
04/05
|
Fr
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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...
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244HRT481A
|
04/06
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Kokinchak
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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...
|
244HRT308A
|
04/07
|
Su
|
10:30am-4:30pm
|
Vitagliano
|
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.
|
244HRT358A
|
04/09
|
Tu
|
2:00pm-4:40pm
|
Nolan
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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...
|
244HRT334B
|
04/10
|
We
|
10:30am-1:30pm
|
Himmelman
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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...
|
244HRT311
|
04/11
|
Th
|
4:30pm-7:30pm
|
Weinstein
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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...
|
244HRT334CBL
|
04/13
|
Sa
|
10:30am-1:30pm
|
McLaughlin
|
BLENDED
|
244HRT334D
|
04/13
|
Sa
|
2:00pm-5:00pm
|
Nolan
|
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.
|
244HRT358B
|
04/13
|
Sa
|
1:00pm-3:40pm
|
D'Antonio
|
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 Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
|
244GAR301AO
|
04/15
|
Mo
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Beyers
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
As
the
world
of
horticulture
evolves,
technology
plays
a
pivotal
role
in
reshaping
the
landscape.
Explore
the
intersection
of
horticulture
and
technology
by
charting
the
changing
reality
of
modern
horticultural
practices.
You'll
take
a
closer
look
at
innovative
technologies
such
more...
|
244HRT248O
|
04/16
|
Tu
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Fletcher
|
ONLINE
|
|
|
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.
|
244HRT358C
|
04/16
|
Tu
|
11:00am-1:40pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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.
|
244LAN311A
|
04/17
|
We
|
5:00pm-8:00pm
|
Poccia
|
NYBG
|
|
|
NYBG's
annual
Earth
Day
celebration
highlights
the
Garden's
central
work
to
advocate
for
the
plants
of
the
world
and
offers
visitors
a
beautiful
space
to
honor
our
surroundings.
This
year,
join
photographer
and
author
Andrew
Garn
as
he
shares
his
more...
|
244NAT804
|
04/20
|
Sa
|
11:00am-12:00pm
|
Garn
Hagen
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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.
|
244HRT395
|
04/24
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Conaway
|
NYBG
|
May
|
|
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.
|
244HRT300D
|
05/01
|
We
|
5:00pm-7:15pm
|
Finley
|
NYBG
|
|
|
Learn
to
prune
like
NYBG!
In
this
two-week
course,
our
plant
experts
will
guide
you
through
essential
pruning
techniques
for
woody
plants
like
small
trees
and
shrubs,
provide
insight
on
why
and
when
to
prune,
as
well
as
give
constructive
more...
|
244PLT140A
|
05/01
|
| |
Perkowski
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
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.
|
244LAN311BO
|
05/04
|
Sa
|
10:30am-1:30pm
|
Miller
|
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...
|
244HRT336A
|
05/07
|
Tu
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Nolan
|
NYBG
|
244HRT336B
|
05/09
|
Th
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
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 Horticultural Therapy Certificate.
|
244GAR301B
|
05/16
|
Th
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
Davis
|
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.
|
244HRT358D
|
05/17
|
Fr
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
Simeone
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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...
|
244HRT301A
|
05/22
|
We
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Lozefski
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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.
|
244HRT411A
|
05/23
|
Th
|
5:30pm-8:30pm
|
Weinstein
|
NYBG
|
June
|
|
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.
|
244HRT358E
|
06/01
|
Sa
|
10:00am-12:40pm
|
D'Antonio
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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...
|
244HRT381A
|
06/01
|
Sa
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
Kokinchak
|
NYBG
|
|
|
Learn
to
prune
like
NYBG!
In
this
two-week
course,
our
plant
experts
will
guide
you
through
essential
pruning
techniques
for
woody
plants
like
small
trees
and
shrubs,
provide
insight
on
why
and
when
to
prune,
as
well
as
give
constructive
more...
|
244PLT140B
|
06/05
|
| |
Finley
|
ONLINE-FLEX
|
|
|
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...
|
244HRT304
|
06/08
|
Sa
|
10:00am-3:30pm
|
Vitagliano
Davila
|
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.
|
244HRT300CO
|
06/12
|
We
|
6:00pm-8:00pm
|
Conaway
|
NYBG
|
|
|
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...
|
244HRT308B
|
06/16
|
Su
|
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...
|
244HRT341B
|
06/29
|
Sa
|
11:00am-1:00pm
|
Ruggiero
|
NYBG
|