Continuing Education Classes
Current Classes
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Plant Health Care
6 Wednesdays: July 10–August 14, 2024 | 5–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to maintain a healthy landscape while preserving its ecology as much as possible. Learn More about Plant Health Care
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Botany For Horticulturists
8 Thursdays: July 11–August 29, 2024 | 6–9 p.m. | Waitlist Only
This course requires no previous knowledge of botany and is recommended as a first course in the Certificate in Horticulture program. Learn More about Botany For Horticulturists
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Native Gardening Intensive
Saturday, July 13, 2024 | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Immerse yourself in a full day of native gardening instruction in this indoor/outdoor class at BBG. Learn More about Native Gardening Intensive
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
DIY Soils and Fertilizers
Saturday, July 13, 2024 | 1–2:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Get your hands dirty learning how to properly replant a houseplant and a succulent using potting mixes you've created here. Learn More about DIY Soils and Fertilizers
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
How to Choose the Right Plant for Your Home or Office
Saturday, July 20, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to make the right plant choices to suit the conditions of your home or office space. Learn More about How to Choose the Right Plant for Your Home or Office
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Continuing Education Classes | Health & Wellness Classes Don't Miss
Natural Perfume Blending
Single session on Saturday, June 22 or Saturday, July 20, 2024 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Gain a basic understanding of the sense of smell, the history of perfume, the advent of synthetic ingredients, and the return to naturals. Learn More about Natural Perfume Blending
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Soil Management (online)
6 Weekly Sessions beginning Tuesday, June 25 or Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Preregistration Required
Healthy soil is the foundation for a healthy garden ecosystem and abundant crops. Learn More about Soil Management (online)
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Continuing Education Classes | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
Wood, Wire, and Other Ways
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn some next steps in floral design mechanics from natural techniques to bending chicken wire. Learn More about Wood, Wire, and Other Ways
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Cyanotype Printmaking
Saturday, July 27, 2024; Rain date: Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
In this workshop, students will create handmade botanical cyanotype prints using the grounds of BBG as our studio. Learn More about Cyanotype Printmaking
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Continuing Education Classes | Food Classes Don't Miss
Summer Mocktails
Single session on Saturday, July 27 or Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This class will introduce you to the wonders of using leaves, flowers, barks, seeds, and berries in a range of alcohol-free beverages. Learn More about Summer Mocktails
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Herbaceous Landscape Plant ID
6 Weekly Sessions beginning Wednesday, May 8; Tuesday, May 21; or Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Waitlist Only
The class will identify and view plant characteristics during sessions on BBG grounds. Learn More about Herbaceous Landscape Plant ID
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Cross-Stitch Still Life
Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This cross-stitch houseplant pattern will help bring more green into your apartment. Learn More about Cross-Stitch Still Life
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Woody Landscape Plant ID
6 Weekly Sessions beginning Saturday, April 27; Wednesday, June 26; or Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | Preregistration Required
Woody plants—including shade trees, ornamental trees, and evergreen and deciduous shrubs—form the backbone of a well-planned landscape design. Learn More about Woody Landscape Plant ID
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
How to Repot and Root Prune Root-Bound Plants
Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to transplant, root-prune, and repot root-bound plants. Learn More about How to Repot and Root Prune Root-Bound Plants
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Create Your Own Herbarium
2 Saturdays: August 17, 2024 | 1–3:30 p.m.; August 31, 2024 | 1–2:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
During this two-part workshop, learn to press plants and the art of plant preservation. Learn More about Create Your Own Herbarium
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Ceramic Planter-Making Workshop
Single session on Saturday, June 15 or Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 1–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn hand-building pottery techniques while creating your own planter. Learn More about Ceramic Planter-Making Workshop
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Continuing Education Classes | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
Floral Design: Working with Compostable Floral Techniques
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
In this class we will work with basic design principles to extend our abilities in compostable floral arrangements. Learn More about Floral Design: Working with Compostable Floral Techniques
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Continuing Education Classes | Nature Classes Don't Miss
Tree ID 101
Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
If you’re new to tree identification or need a refresher, this class is for you. Learn More about Tree ID 101