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Instructor: Melissa Finley
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Melissa Finley is the Thain Curator of Woody Plants at the New York Botanical Garden. She holds a Master?s of plant pathology from the Pennsylvania State University, where she researched the ability of Erwinia amylovora, the causal agent of fire blight, to parasitize apple fruit tissues. She also holds a Bachelor?s of sustainable crop and landscaping systems with an emphasis in environmental horticulture from the University of Idaho. She is an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist and a qualified tree risk assessor. Her previous roles include: forester for the city of New York Department of Parks and Recreation, commercial arborist, and many various gardener and laboratory technician positions. |
Classes by this instructor
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Gardening Summer IntensiveThe 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... |
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| 251GAR950 | 07/08 | Mo | 9:00am-4:00pm | Barrie Himmelman Hagen Kokinchak Ruggiero Finley Rosiello Eierman, EcoBeneficial | NYBG |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceThis 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. |
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| 244HRT300D | 05/01 | We | 5:00pm-7:15pm | Finley | NYBG |
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Landscape Design Summer IntensiveThe 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... |
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| 251LAN960 | 07/08 | Mo | 9:00am-5:00pm | Arrington Merritt Poccia Hagen Pulver Patchowsky Rumiantcev Cohen Ruggiero Finley | NYBG |
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Plant Studio: Pruning BasicsLearn 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, and more. |
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| 244PLT140B | 06/05 | We | 12:00am-11:59pm | Finley | ONLINE-FLEX |
