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Soil Science for GardenersUnderstand 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, more... | |||||
| 251GAR302 | 07/09 | Tu | 1:00pm-4:00pm |
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Urban Ecology Field Study WorkshopLearn to measure and monitor the ecological diversity observed and celebrated in and around New York City environs. Practice using field techniques for recording observations in nature while walking along trails in the Garden. Explore the biodiversity within your chosen more... | |||||
| 251NAT323 | 07/10 | We | 9:00am-12:00pm |
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Flower ID from A to ZThere are many types of flowers available for floral designers, from exotic imports to locally grown. Learn to identify new varieties of old favorites, seasonal flowers, and various foliages. Topics include the special handling needs of many flower types. more... | |||||
| 251FDN308B | 07/11 | Th | 10:00am-5:00pm |
Mele
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Therapeutic Horticulture for Youth with DisabilitiesDiscover how therapeutic horticulture can greatly enrich and support the formative years-from early childhood through adolescence. Learn about the causes and characteristics of various types of developmental disabilities and youth at risk. Explore ways to incorporate therapeutic horticulture and the more... | |||||
| 251THP402BL | 07/11 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm |
D'Amico
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Pen and InkPen and ink, among the most versatile and useful media, can be used to create high quality, easily reproducible drawings. Learn how to produce different strokes and how to create tone by using stipple, line, and crosshatch techniques. | |||||
| 251BIL400O | 07/12 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm |
Morley
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Color Theory for Floral DesignColors—like flowers themselves—evoke feeling and sentiment, and set the mood. Explore the role of color in floral design using a spectrum of flowers. This course gives you a solid grounding in color theory, while highlighting the latest hues and color more... | |||||
| 251FDN306 | 07/12 | Fr | 10:00am-5:00pm |
Woodson
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Outdoor Plants for Therapeutic ProgramsTour the gardens and collections of NYBG to expand your repertoire of edible and ornamental plants for therapeutic programming. Learn their specific requirements and care, while exploring design possibilities, safety and applications for use with various service communities. Prerequisite: Fundamentals more... | |||||
| 251THP320 | 07/12 | Fr | 1:00pm-4:00pm |
Lorenzetti
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Botanical Drawing III: Focus on FlowersApply your understanding of contours, perspective, and tone to drawing three distinct types of flowers. The object is to accurately draw a fully toned flowering plant. Explore compositional possibilities, textures, and details. | |||||
| 251BIL303BO | 07/13 | Sa | 11:30am-2:30pm |
Rawlins
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Lavender Craft WorkshopExplore the creative ways to use lavender in your everyday life. In this class, you'll receive a brief history of why lavender has been the most used herb for over 2,000 years as you use fresh, dried, and preserved lavender more... | |||||
| 251CRF261 | 07/13 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm |
Yanni
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Styling Flowers for PhotographyProfessional prop stylist Robin Zachary shares creative ways to style and photograph your finished floral arrangements for use on your website, portfolio, and/or social media accounts. Learn how to design a set with a variety of backdrops and props in more... | |||||
| 251FDN312 | 07/13 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm |
Zachary
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Gardening with FernsDelicate and feathery or tall and structural, ferns are the perfect choice to make shady, moist pockets of your garden come alive. In a lushly illustrated talk combined with walks on Garden grounds, Mobee Weinstein—NYBG Foreman of Gardeners for Outdoor more... | |||||
| 251GAR348 | 07/13 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Weinstein
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Abstract PhotographyExperiment with composing abstract images using botanical subjects. Expert photographer Douglas Dubler will show you how to use the lines, shapes, patterns, textures, and colors of petals, leaves, stems, and vines to create intriguing pictures. All cameras, including smart phone more... | |||||
| 251GWP211 | 07/13 | Sa | 12:00pm-5:00pm |
Dubler
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Plants for LandscapingChoose 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. | |||||
| 251HRT358A | 07/13 | Sa | 10:00am-12:40pm |
Nolan
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Basic Plant IDThis is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants. | |||||
| 251BOT308BO | 07/15 | Mo | 5:30pm-7:30pm |
Holmes
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Fundamentals of StyleThe ability to command a broad vocabulary of styles defines the professional floral designer. From Neo-Classical and Victorian to English garden and Flemish, understanding floral styles expands your design options, evokes specific moods, and helps create the perfect setting. $290 more... | |||||
| 251FDN302 | 07/15 | Mo | 10:00am-5:00pm |
Mele
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Insect Identification and ManagementPest identification is key to maintaining a healthy, beautiful garden. Learn to identify which insects are pests and which are beneficial to your home garden. Learn the most common orders of insects and the damage they can cause, as well more... | |||||
| 251GAR320 | 07/15 | Mo | 9:00am-12:00pm |
Kokinchak
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Plants for LandscapingChoose 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. | |||||
| 251HRT358 | 07/15 | Mo | 1:00pm-4:00pm |
Ruggiero
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Therapeutic Horticulture for Mental HealthA growing body of evidence supports the use of horticulture for psychological well-being. Discover how therapeutic horticulture can be a preventative practice for all people in dealing with the stressors of the modern world and how it can be integrated more... | |||||
| 251THP404BL | 07/16 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm |
Krus, HTR
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Botanical Drawing for BeginnersThis intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite and colored pencil. | |||||
| 251BIL145DO | 07/17 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm |
Rawlins
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Bearded Irises in Watercolor & Colored PencilLearn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting a lovely, bearded iris in watercolor and colored pencil. Flat wash, layering, and dry brush techniques will be covered. This online course will offer live demonstrations, videos, and individual more... | |||||
| 251BIL162O | 07/18 | Th | 11:00am-1:45pm |
Vogel
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Style & Shoot: Whimsical Floral WonderlandSpend an inspiring two days honing your floral design, photography and social media marketing skills! Each day, students will delve into a world of floral wonders and accompanying curiosities inspired by NYBG's Wonderland: Curious Nature exhibition. Floral designer & instructor more... | |||||
| 251FDN459 | 07/18 | Th | 10:00am-5:00pm |
Mele
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The G.R.O.W. Garden at the James J. Peters VA Medical CenterEngage your senses in the Resilience & Wellness Center's newly established therapeutic garden at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx. Learn about the multiple populations with wide-ranging needs served by the G.R.O.W. Garden's Therapeutic Horticulture Program, more... | |||||
| 251THP514 | 07/19 | Fr | 9:00am-2:00pm |
Meore
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Grocery Store BotanyHave you ever wondered why a strawberry is not considered a berry, but a tomato is? Or what part of a plant is celery? Dig deeper into the histories of common fruits and vegetables and explore the science behind the more... | |||||
| 251BOT293 | 07/20 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Lorenzetti
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Seasonal Berry JamGet a little messy making seasonal berry jam! Trained in preservation techniques at Cornell, Stephen Nocera will show you three distinct methods of jamming, using less sugar and no additives or pectin. You'll come away with the techniques and recipes more... | |||||
| 251CKG200 | 07/20 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm |
Nocera
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Materials as Muse: Making Art with FlowersWhat is the line between art and decoration? Think beyond the confines of "pretty" and consider flowers in terms of line, gesture, texture, and form. We will examine the colors and patterns of masterworks from NYBG's latest exhibition, then create more... | |||||
| 251FDN323 | 07/20 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm |
Werber
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Summer Butterfly WalkNYBG's lush grounds and various habitats provide a remarkable opportunity to observe and study butterflies. Join naturalist Ken Chaya in search of a wide variety of colorful butterflies known to feast on summer flowers in our area. You'll learn how more... | |||||
| 251NAT328 | 07/20 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm |
Chaya
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Wedding Design I: PersonalsFlowers play a crucial role in creating a memorable wedding. Learn the elements of successful floral wedding design, including the art of fine wiring and taping to create corsages and boutonnieres with fresh flowers, ribbons, and bows. Advance to the more... | |||||
| 251FDN304 | 07/22 | Mo | 10:00am-5:00pm |
Woodson
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Container GardeningLearn how to create a container garden for your patio, terrace, or entryway that's both functional and gorgeous-and helps your plants thrive in all four seasons. | |||||
| 251GAR327 | 07/22 | Mo | 9:00am-4:00pm |
Barrie
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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. | |||||
| 251HRT300AO | 07/22 | Mo | 5:30pm-7:45pm |
Cheng
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Accessibility Considerations for Therapeutic Horticulture ProgrammingEvaluate tools, equipment, structures, spaces, and techniques used by participants in therapeutic horticulture activities. Explore universal design principles and how to incorporate them into programming, activities, garden design, and tools to meet the widest range of people's needs. Design and more... | |||||
| 251THP406BL | 07/22 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm |
D'Amico
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Gardening with Native PlantsLearn how native plants enhance gardens and augment biodiversity. Study native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habitat, and culture. Hear about the significance of woodland soils, and how to promote a healthy environment to support spring ephemerals, summer perennials, more... | |||||
| 251GAR315 | 07/23 | Tu | 9:00am-12:00pm |
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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Fundamentals of Garden DesignThis class introduces basic garden design principles using the interplay of structural features, plant characteristics, and site assessment. Learn to creatively combine trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs based on color, shape, texture, and size. | |||||
| 251GAR342 | 07/23 | Tu | 1:00pm-4:00pm |
Rosiello
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Site Visit: NYU Langone Medical Center, Therapeutic Horticulture ServicesNYU is recognized as having one of the longest-running therapeutic horticulture programs in the country. This visit offers an insider's look at the broad array of programs that the team facilitates both in the hospitals and in the community. Visit more... | |||||
| 251THP525 | 07/23 | Tu | 9:00am-2:00pm |
Horticultural Therapy Services
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Colored PencilThe focus of this course is on color theory and application. Colored pencil line and tone can be applied to look like either drawing or painting, making it a versatile medium for creating botanical artwork. Learn a variety of techniques, more... | |||||
| 251BIL415O | 07/25 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm |
Reiner
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Intro to IkebanaMore than merely arranging flowers, Ikebana seeks to create a living sculpture that transcends the beauty of nature by focusing on the shape, line, harmony, and balance of the plants. Instructor Junko Miura, one of New York's most acclaimed floral more... | |||||
| 251FDN327 | 07/25 | Th | 10:00am-5:00pm |
Miura
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Shopping the New York Flower MarketLearn to navigate the bustling New York flower district! Discover where to get the best flowers and hard goods from the pros. Your confirmation letter will include where we will meet in the flower district. Lunch is not included. Dress more... | |||||
| 251FDN400 | 07/26 | Fr | 9:00am-12:30pm |
Woodson
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Pickles, Three WaysReturn to great-grandma's tried-and-true process to make pickled cucumbers in three styles—spicy dill, sweet bread-and-butter, and zesty relish. Designedfor beginners, this class covers the basics—from recipes to food prep to sterilizing. You'll pick up tips and tricks for pickling all more... | |||||
| 251CKG221 | 07/27 | Sa | 11:00am-3:00pm |
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Color Theory for Floral DesignColors—like flowers themselves—evoke feeling and sentiment, and set the mood. Explore the role of color in floral design using a spectrum of flowers. This course gives you a solid grounding in color theory, while highlighting the latest hues and color more... | |||||
| 251FDN306B | 07/27 | Sa | 10:00am-2:30pm |
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Principles of Pollinator Landscape DesignGain an understanding of the principles of pollination and learn how to create landscapes that attract a diversity of pollinators. In this class, you'll review pollinator ecology and the varied types of pollinators in the northeast region; explore native plant more... | |||||
| 251HRT125 | 07/27 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm |
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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Modern Sympathy DesignsSympathy arrangements, properly composed, pay tribute to a departed loved one and offer solace to the grieving. There are details to be discussed with a bereaved family, special etiquette to be observed, and a wide choice of designs that make more... | |||||
| 251FDN382B | 07/29 | Mo | 10:00am-5:00pm |
Norman
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Dragonflies in Colored PencilThis course offers an immersive exploration of drawing dragonflies with colored pencils. Through comprehensive demonstrations and hands-on practice, learn to depict the intricate beauty of these winged creatures, from their iridescence to the delicate wing veining. You'll discover essential techniques more... | |||||
| 251BIL384O | 07/30 | Tu | 11:00am-2:00pm |
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Wedding Design II: Ceremony & ReceptionDesign and create arrangements appropriate for the ceremony, season, and setting, including aisle and altar designs, pew arrangements, and banquet table centerpieces. Work with a remarkable array of flowers, foliage, and fabrics to create captivating garlands and columns. Discussions include more... | |||||
| 251FDN305 | 07/30 | Tu | 10:00am-5:00pm |
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Summer-Blooming Native PlantsDiscover plants native to our region that flower in summer, such as Hairy Penstemon, Spotted Beebalm, Shrubby St. John's Wort, and Northern Bush Honeysuckle. Learn how to choose the right plants for your landscape conditions and explore the benefits they more... | |||||
| 251GAR212 | 07/30 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm |
Eierman, EcoBeneficial
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Interior PlantscapesFlorists and floral designers who want long-lasting, gorgeous interior plantings won't want to miss this unique class from florist, horticulturist, and indoor plant expert Chris Raimondi. In this class, Chris shares essential horticulture practices for proper selection and maintenance of more... | |||||
| 251FDN310 | 08/02 | Fr | 10:00am-5:00pm |
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Botanical Drawing I: Methods and MaterialsAccurate observation translates into sensitive, realistic drawings and is an essential skill for botanical artists. Using basic shapes, fruit, and leaves, learn contour drawing with an emphasis on proportion, and explore techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, and line weight. | |||||
| 251BIL301CO | 08/03 | Sa | 10:30am-1:30pm |
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Canning Stone FruitsLearn time-honored canning techniques to extend the bounty of your favorite stone fruits, such as peaches, plums, apricots and more, long after summer has passed. Create a compote to top your summer desserts; prepare for fall with warming spices; or more... | |||||
| 251CKG231 | 08/03 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm |
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Make Ink: A Forager's GuideGather plants and urban detritus (like rust!) from the surrounding landscape to make beautiful dyes-bright magenta pokeweed, dark black walnut, and rich purple wild grape. In the first session, artist and founder of the Toronto Ink Company Jason Logan will more... | |||||
| 251CRF187O | 08/03 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm |
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Event Planning for the Floral DesignerIn addition to exquisite design, a successful event requires a well-conceived plan. Learn how to write a sales proposal based on cost analysis, finalize the terms of the design contract, and order and organize materials, personnel, and deliveries, all within more... | |||||
| 251FDN504 | 08/05 | Mo | 10:00am-5:00pm |
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Intro to Landscape DesignGain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises. This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home more... | |||||
| 251LAN100CO | 08/06 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm |
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Grand-Scale ArrangementsFull, lavish arrangements to enhance entrance halls, ballrooms, parties, and hotels are always in demand. Learn the mechanics behind how these dramatic arrangements are designed and constructed. $240 materials fee. | |||||
| 251FDN502 | 08/07 | We | 10:00am-5:00pm |
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Plant Studio: Landscape Design History for Beginners"Travel the globe" during this survey of European, American, Chinese, Japanese, and Islamic garden traditions, while exploring a wide range of iconic examples—from private gardens to public parks. | |||||
| 251PLT100A | 08/07 |
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Plant Studio: Container GardeningLearn how to design, plant, and care for a container garden that's both functional and full of four-season beauty, whether it's on your home patio, terrace, or deck—or in your apartment. | |||||
| 251PLT120B | 08/07 |
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Plant Studio: Orchid DesignFamiliarize yourself with the basics of sustainable floral design through orchids. This course teaches you to create stunning arrangements, step by step, with simple design principles and easy-to-find materials. | |||||
| 251PLT130A | 08/07 |
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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. | |||||
| 251PLT140B | 08/07 |
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Plant CommunitiesFundamentally change the way you view natural landscapes by learning about the complex factors that inform which plants grow in what combinations. Understanding how and why these plant communities form will help you design beautiful landscapes that are more resilient, more... | |||||
| 251HRT353BBL | 08/08 | Th | 6:00pm-7:30pm |
Nolan
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Intro to Ferns and LycophytesExplore these two beautiful and intriguing groups of herbaceous plants. NYBG's Director of the William and Lynda Steere Herbarium Dr. Emily Sessa will take you through the basic aspects of ferns and lycophytes. Gain an understanding of their form and more... | |||||
| 251BOT360 | 08/09 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm |
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Herbal Saturday: Wonderland Tea PartyWon't you join us for tea & tinctures? Embark on a hands-on journey into herbalism with a refreshing twist. Join expert herbalists—Arvolyn Hill, Corrina Wainwright, and Suhaly Bautista-Carolina—to learn how plants can be used for medicine, self-care, and relaxation. In more... | |||||
| 251WEL130A | 08/10 | Sa | 10:00am-4:00pm |
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Herbal Saturday: Herbal TincturesTaking a few drops of a tincture can be a catalyst for a lifelong pursuit of herbalism. In this workshop, uncover the formulations, benefits, and methods for making contracted herbal extracts used for health and well-being. Receive expert guidance as more... | |||||
| 251WEL130B | 08/10 | Sa | 10:00am-11:30am |
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Herbal Saturday: Herbal Cocktail MixesDiscover the boundless possibilities of working with seasonal ingredients such as garden mint and other botanicals to craft herbal cocktails for any occasion. Learn the fundamentals of building a botanical bar; including crafting bitters, syrups, shrubs, sugars, and salts, and more... | |||||
| 251WEL130C | 08/10 | Sa | 12:30pm-2:00pm |
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Herbal Saturday: Herbal Iced TeasLearn to blend and brew a variety of herbs and create flavorful and refreshing iced teas. From cooling mint to zesty citrus and soothing chamomile, you'll discover the diverse flavors and properties of various nutritious and delicious herbs and flowers. more... | |||||
| 251WEL130D | 08/10 | Sa | 2:30pm-4:00pm |
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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. | |||||
| 251HRT300BO | 08/12 | Mo | 6:00pm-8:00pm |
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Colored Pencil on Toned PaperLearn how toned paper creates dimension and allows for vibrant colors, dramatic light, and dark application—bringing your subject to life. Using colored pencil, watercolor, and gouache, you'll explore a variety of painting techniques as you study the color shifts caused more... | |||||
| 251BIL359O | 08/13 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm |
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Basic Plant IDThis is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants. | |||||
| 251BOT308CO | 08/13 | Tu | 5:30pm-7:30pm |
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Propagating Houseplants: An Evening with Hilton CarterPlant and interior stylist, best-selling author, and artist Hilton Carter is a plant advocate who has cultivated his love of greenery into a rewarding career. As an expert on houseplant propagation, he has turned his home into a lush indoor more... | |||||
| 251GAR824 | 08/13 | Tu | 6:00pm-7:00pm |
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Field Techniques: Conducting a Flora SurveyEnhance your environmental stewardship skills by learning the methods of conducting a botanical survey. In this class, you'll examine how botanists are contributing to conservation efforts by documenting the flora of the Rockefeller State Park Preserve in Westchester County. You'll more... | |||||
| 251NAT340BL | 08/13 | Tu | 9:00am-12:00pm |
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Botanical Mixology 101Historical bartenders and modern mixologists have long used a great variety of herbal and botanical ingredients to add flavor, body, and visual flair to drinks. Go beyond the garnish to explore the world of oleo-saccharums, infusions, simple syrups, and tinctures more... | |||||
| 251CKG240B | 08/14 | We | 5:00pm-7:00pm |
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Soil Science I: Physical PropertiesSoil 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... | |||||
| 251HRT301BO | 08/14 | We | 6:30pm-8:30pm |
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Summer Insect StudyWith lushly cultivated gardens, native plants, and variety of natural habitats, NYBG is a haven for observing many species of pollinators and other fascinating insects. During the summer pollination season, dozens of species of butterflies, dragonflies, bees, beetles, wasps, flies, more... | |||||
| 251NAT216 | 08/14 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm |
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Summer MushroomsChanterelles, Milk Caps, Black Trumpets, Boletes of all kinds, and many other choice edibles make their appearance in the steamy summer months. Learn how to sort through this abundance with hands-on techniques and observations. | |||||
| 251BOT356 | 08/15 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm |
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Flower ID from A to ZThere are many types of flowers available for floral designers, from exotic imports to locally grown. Learn to identify new varieties of old favorites, seasonal flowers, and various foliages. Topics include the special handling needs of many flower types. more... | |||||
| 251FDN308 | 08/15 | Th | 10:30am-1:00pm |
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Shopping the New York Flower MarketLearn to navigate the bustling New York flower district! Discover where to get the best flowers and hard goods from the pros. Your confirmation letter will include where we will meet in the flower district. Lunch is not included. Dress more... | |||||
| 251FDN400D | 08/15 | Th | 9:00am-12:30pm |
Woodson
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Fundamentals of GardeningExplore 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. | |||||
| 251GAR301D | 08/15 | Th | 10:00am-12:25pm |
Davis
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Mushroom PapermakingUse bracket fungi to create beautiful, earth-toned sheets of paper under the expert guidance of mycologist Dorothy Smullen. This hands-on class will walk you through the papermaking process, and introduce you to the many different mushrooms you can use for more... | |||||
| 251CRF130 | 08/17 | Sa | 10:00am-1:30pm |
Smullen
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Foraged Florals: Summer BouquetCreate a linear, Ikebana-inspired design using locally sourced flowers, foliage, and herbs-such as lace-cap hydrangea, cosmos, nandina, miscanthus grass, thyme, and purple basil. Valerie Braverman of Brave Floral will share insights and guidance on how best to identify and ethically more... | |||||
| 251FDN340 | 08/17 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm |
Braverman
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Botanical Drawing for BeginnersThis intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite and colored pencil. | |||||
| 251BIL145EO | 08/20 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm |
Fashek
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Build an Herbal First Aid KitUse herbal skills and recipes to treat many of life's little mishaps. Herbalist Dawn Petter will cover which herbs to keep on hand and how best to use them. She'll also demonstrate how to blend various herbsto produce balms, creams, more... | |||||
| 251WEL221 | 08/21 | We | 11:00am-1:00pm |
Petter
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Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your SkillsBuilding on Botanical Drawing I skills, learn to tone fruit, vegetables, leaves, and branches. Focus on concepts of light source, value, and shading to create form. Learn to translate color into black and white, and create the illusion of depth more... | |||||
| 251BIL302BO | 08/22 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm |
Grossman
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Handcrafted BroomsExplore the ancient technique of broom-making. In this two-day workshop, fiber artist and educator Poliana Danila will guide you through this craft of working with natural materials to create a useful and beautiful hand broom. Using natural or black-dyed sorghum, more... | |||||
| 251CRF279 | 08/23 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm |
Danila
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Flower Arranging with Store-Bought BouquetsCreate your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from your local grocery store or farmers market, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements. | |||||
| 251FDN210E | 08/23 | Fr | 11:00am-1:00pm |
Elfe
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Acorns in Dry Brush WatercolorBring the texture and tones of acorns to life on paper using specific watercolor techniques. This workshop will impart the instructor's method of using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form, and texture of this subject. Please note that more... | |||||
| 251BIL128O | 08/24 | Sa | 11:00am-4:30pm |
Grossman
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Composition: Plain and SimpleMake composition work for you! In this introductory overview, we will focus on a few key principles that will bring strength, balance, and the "wow" factor to your artwork in any medium. Analyze botanical art images, complete an in-class exercise, more... | |||||
| 251BIL156O | 08/24 | Sa | 10:30am-3:30pm |
Rogers-Knox
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The Total TomatoWondering what to do with your bounty of tomatoes? Preserve them, of course! We will show you the best ways to process and hot pack your harvest, with a simple method borrowed from industrial canning. We'll make a chili tomato more... | |||||
| 251CKG226 | 08/24 | Sa | 11:00am-3:00pm |
Nocera
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Modern Sympathy DesignsSympathy arrangements, properly composed, pay tribute to a departed loved one and offer solace to the grieving. There are details to be discussed with a bereaved family, special etiquette to be observed, and a wide choice of designs that make more... | |||||
| 251FDN382 | 08/24 | Sa | 10:00am-4:30pm |
Cawley
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Natural History of InsectsDelve into the fascinating world of the creatures that make up 84% of the Animal Kingdom—what renowned biologist E.O. Wilson once called "the little things that run the world." We'll discuss the roles that insects play—both in maintaining healthy ecosystems more... | |||||
| 251NAT322BBL | 08/28 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Chaya
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