Instructor: Michael Hagen

Michael Hagen
 Michael Hagen is Curator of the Native Plant Garden and the Rock Garden at NYBG. He is also Institutional Conservation Officer for the Center for Plant Conservation, and he represents NYBG on the steering committee of Local 59, an organization dedicated to improving the native plant supply chain.

Previously he served for almost 13 years as Staff Horticulturist for Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring, NY and was Garden Manager at Rocky Hills, in Mt. Kisco, a preservation project of the Garden Conservancy. He is also an adjunct professor at Westchester Community College where he lectures on sustainability, native plant propagation and gardening with native plants.

Classes by this instructor


Earth Day 2024 | Wildflowers of New York City: Andrew Garn in Conversation with Michael Hagen

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

Gardening Summer Intensive

The Gardening Certificate Program at NYBG provides you with the core knowledge, hands-on training, and credentials you need to succeed in any garden setting with complete confidence.

In just three weeks, complete more than 40% of the coursework required for the more...
251GAR950 07/08 Mo 9:00am-4:00pm Barrie
Himmelman
Hagen
Kokinchak
Ruggiero
Finley
Rosiello
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
NYBG

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...
244BOT376 05/09 Th 5:00pm-8:00pm Hagen
NYBG

Introduction to Bulbs

Since autumn is the optimum season to plant bulbs, now is the time to decide what will work best in your garden. In this class, you'll receive an overview of bulbs-what they are and how to properly plant them. Common more...
251GAR287BO 09/10 Tu 6:00pm-7:30pm Hagen
ONLINE

Landscape Design Summer Intensive

The Landscape Design Certificate Program at NYBG is an engaging, career-oriented program that gives you a solid, plant-focused foundation along with the skills and confidence you need to start your own business.

In four weeks, earn 25% of the course hours more...
251LAN960 07/08 Mo 9:00am-5:00pm Arrington
Merritt
Poccia
Hagen
Pulver
Patchowsky
Rumiantcev
Cohen
Ruggiero
Finley
NYBG

Landscape Plants: Late Season Perennials and Grasses

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 summer- and fall-blooming native and non-native perennials and more...
251HRT338B 09/12 Th 5:00pm-7:00pm Hagen
NYBG