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Landscape Design Classes
The need to develop, preserve, and protect our open spaces and environmental and cultural resources has never been greater. NYBG’s engaging, career-oriented program gives you a solid, plant-focused foundation along with the skills and confidence to start your own business. And the Garden offers 250 inspiring acres of sustainable, functional landscapes for up-close, in-depth study. Take a single class for pleasure or pursue a professional Certificate in Landscape Design.
Classes
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April
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Explore
the
origins
of
vegetable
gardens
and
view
examples
of
beautiful
and
productive
ones
in
the
U.S.
and
abroad—from
Monticello
in
Virginia
and
Villandry
in
France
to
Babylonstoren
in
South
Africa,
whose
contemporary,
formal
gardens
boast
over
300
plant
varieties,
more...
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| 194LAN248 | 04/23 | Tu 10:00am-01:00pm | Boogaerts | NYBG | ||
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Turning
a
vision
into
a
plan
is
the
designer's
first
challenge.
Learn
how
to
analyze
existing
landscapes
and
formulate
the
programmatic
and
functional
requirements
of
a
design
project.
Translate
these
into
schematic
design
solutions.
Take
part
in
class
discussions
and
more...
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| 194LAN401 | 04/25 | Th 06:15pm-09:15pm | Lin-Luse | MDTN | ||
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Precise
field
measurement
is
the
crucial
first
step
in
landscape
design.
Learn
how
to
properly
use
automatic
levels,
tapes,
and
sophisticated
survey
instruments
such
as
a
total-station
and
mapping
grade
GPS.
Topics
will
include
accurately
measuring
distances,
differences
in
elevation,
more...
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| 194LAN340A | 04/28 | Su 01:30pm-04:30pm | Cahilly | NYBG | ||
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May
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This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Horticulture
Certificate
TRACK
4.
Graphics are essential in developing and communicating your design ideas. Practice various graphic techniques and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for more... |
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| 194LAN311B | 05/07 | Tu 06:15pm-09:15pm | Capparelli | NYBG | ||
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Sharpen
your
graphic
skills
as
you
create
a
file
of
symbols
and
styles
to
draw
upon
for
future
professional
use.
Techniques
for
black-and-white
and
color
rendering,
sheet
layout,
section
elevations,
and
perspectives
are
covered.
Prerequisite:
Graphics
I
Required Text more... |
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| 194LAN411B | 05/08 | We 10:00am-01:00pm | Capparelli | NYBG | ||
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This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Gardening
Certificate
and
Landscape
Design
Certificate.
Examine
the
use
of
plants
in
the
landscape
with
an
emphasis
on
choosing
the
right
plant
for
the
right
place,
based
on
site-specific
design
and
more...
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| 194HRT358A | 05/14 | Tu 10:00am-12:40pm | Ruggiero | NCNC | ||
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Study basic design, installation, and maintenance strategies for green roofs. Using case studies and discussion, this introductory course explores approaches and standards for developing green roof technologies in the Metropolitan New York region.
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| 194LAN112 | 05/22 | We 06:00pm-08:00pm | Packer | MDTN | ||
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June
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This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Gardening
Certificate
and
Landscape
Design
Certificate.
Examine
the
use
of
plants
in
the
landscape
with
an
emphasis
on
choosing
the
right
plant
for
the
right
place,
based
on
site-specific
design
and
more...
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| 194HRT358B | 06/01 | Sa 10:30am-01:45pm | Simeone | NYBG | ||
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Explore
the
importance
of
managing
storm
water
runoff
utilizing
low-impact
design
techniques.
Through
lectures,
demonstrations,
in-class
projects,
and
assignments,
learn
to
identify
potential
effects
of
runoff
and
how
to
develop
a
drainage
plan
to
meet
the
needs
of
each
site.
more...
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| 194LAN425A | 06/05 | We 03:00pm-06:00pm | Eckerson | NYBG | ||
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Using
illustrative
before
and
after
photos
of
various
projects
she
has
executed
throughout
her
long
career,
landscape
designer
Jan
Johnsen
shares
25
specific
tips
to
enhance
your
garden.
Techniques
include
"Lure
of
the
Sheltered
Corner,"
"The
Principle
of
Three
Depths",
more...
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| 194LAN169 | 06/06 | Th 10:00am-02:30pm | Johnsen | NYBG | ||
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When
the
sun
goes
down,
the
art
of
landscape
lighting
can
bring
a
painterly
or
even
sculptural
transformation
to
your
design.
This
course
explores
the
art
of
landscape
lighting
from
selection
and
placement
to
color
and
composition.
Learn
the
technical
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| 194LAN158 | 06/07 | Fr 10:00am-02:30pm | Novasel | NYBG | ||
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Internationally
celebrated
garden
designer/writer
Dr.
Noel
Kingsbury
gets
students
down
on
hands
and
knees
to
explore
and
understand
how
perennials
are
linked
to
their
natural
habitats
and
ecology—and
how
gardeners
and
designers
can
use
that
knowledge
to
help
their
plants
more...
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| 194LAN913 | 06/11 | Tu 10:00am-04:00pm | Kingsbury | NYBG | ||
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Are
you
a
plant-lover
eager
to
up
your
game
and
start
distinguishing
one
species
from
another?
Then
this
is
the
class
for
you!
Using
commonly
known
plants,
you'll
learn
the
terminology
used
to
describe
their
growing
habits
and
structures.
This
more...
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| 194BOT308B | 06/18 | Tu 05:00pm-08:00pm | Bronson | NYBG | ||
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Join
Stephen
Morrell
for
an
in-depth
look
at
the
beauty
and
simplicity
of
Japanese
gardens,
and
enjoy
a
rare
opportunity
to
tour
the
Rockefeller
Japanese
Garden,
one
of
the
east
coast's
finest
examples.
We'll
begin
the
day
at
NYBG
discussing
more...
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| 194LAN159 | 06/24 | Mo 09:30am-03:30pm | Morrell | NYBG | ||
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July
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This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Horticulture
Certificate
TRACK
4.
Graphics are essential in developing and communicating your design ideas. Practice various graphic techniques and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for more... |
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| 201LAN311C | 07/08 | Mo 06:00pm-09:00pm | Nitzky | MDTN | ||
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SUMMER
INTENSIVE
PROGRAM
July 8–August 9 In five weeks, earn more than 25% of the course hours required for the NYBG Certificate in Landscape Design. Interactive classes with top landscape architects, designers, guest lecturers, plus trips to historic sites, more... |
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| 201LAN960 | 07/08 | Mo 09:00am-05:00pm | NYBG | |||
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Gain
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...
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| 201LAN100B | 07/18 | Th 06:15pm-09:15pm | Beyers | MDTN | ||
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Are
you
a
plant-lover
eager
to
up
your
game
and
start
distinguishing
one
species
from
another?
Then
this
is
the
class
for
you!
Using
commonly
known
plants,
you'll
learn
the
terminology
used
to
describe
their
growing
habits
and
structures.
This
more...
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| 201BOT308C | 07/27 | Sa 10:00am-04:00pm | Barnes | MDTN | ||
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September
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Apply
basic
design
concepts
to
site-specific
problems,
focusing
on
the
process
of
design
development.
Start
with
a
conceptual
design,
then
progress
through
the
schematic
phase,
leading
to
a
preliminary
design
solution.
Examine
the
relationships
of
landscape
elements
and
materials
to
more...
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| 201LAN402A | 09/11 | We 10:00am-01:00pm | Needham | NYBG | ||
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Through
a
series
of
design
assignments,
learn
how
to
prepare
planting
plans
for
a
variety
of
projects.
Explore
the
significance
of
site
conditions
as
well
as
plant
form,
texture,
color,
and
ecological
associations.
Learn
to
develop
plans
that
are
practical,
more...
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| 201LAN403B | 09/12 | Th 10:00am-01:00pm | Gagne | NYBG | ||
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Build
and
expand
upon
your
graphic
presentation
skills
to
create
professional
presentations
to
clients.
Trimble
SketchUp,
a
3D
sketching
software
program,
is
the
focus
of
this
advanced
graphics
class.
Laptop
computers
(PC
or
Mac)
with
SketchUp
are
required.
Prerequisite:
Graphics
more...
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| 201LAN417 | 09/13 | Fr 10:00am-01:00pm | Einhorn | NYBG | ||
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Precise
field
measurement
is
the
crucial
first
step
in
landscape
design.
Learn
how
to
properly
use
automatic
levels,
tapes,
and
sophisticated
survey
instruments
such
as
a
total-station
and
mapping
grade
GPS.
Topics
will
include
accurately
measuring
distances,
differences
in
elevation,
more...
|
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| 201LAN340C | 09/14 | Sa 10:00am-01:00pm | Cahilly | NYBG | ||
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|
This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Landscape
Design
Certificate.
Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region in the landscape, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which more... |
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| 201HRT331A | 09/15 | Su 10:00am-01:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | ||
| 201HRT331B | 09/15 | Su 01:30pm-04:30pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | ||
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Gain
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...
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| 201LAN100C | 09/16 | Mo 10:00am-01:00pm | Beyers | NYBG | ||
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Throughout
the
world,
city
roofs
are
becoming
greener
and
used
year-round,
offering
a
significant
opportunity
for
landscape
designers.
Learn
the
special
requirements
and
challenges
of
roof
gardens
and
discuss
roof
garden
horticulture,
maintenance,
and
technology,
including
the
basics
of
design.
more... |
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| 201LAN175A | 09/16 | Mo 06:15pm-08:15pm | Packer | MDTN | ||
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Learn
the
basic
principles
of
constructing
residential
landscape
features
such
as
walks,
steps,
simple
decks,
garden
structures,
walls,
and
benches.
Study
landscape
construction
standards,
techniques,
and
commonly
used
materials,
and
learn
to
draft
construction
details.
Prerequisite:
Graphics
II
Required more... |
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| 201LAN422A | 09/16 | Mo 06:15pm-09:15pm | Capparelli | NYBG | ||
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This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Gardening
Certificate
and
Landscape
Design
Certificate.
Examine
the
use
of
plants
in
the
landscape
with
an
emphasis
on
choosing
the
right
plant
for
the
right
place,
based
on
site-specific
design
and
more...
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| 201HRT358C | 09/17 | Tu 06:15pm-08:50pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | ||
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Gain
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...
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| 201LAN100D | 09/17 | Tu 06:15pm-09:15pm | Tryba | MDTN | ||
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This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Horticulture
Certificate
TRACK
4.
Study theories and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present. Explore Eastern and Western garden traditions. Survey all types of gardens more... |
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| 201LAN301A | 09/17 | Tu 06:15pm-09:15pm | Bunnell | MDTN | ||
| 201LAN301B | 09/18 | We 10:00am-01:00pm | Sarathy | NYBG | ||
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This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Gardening
Certificate
and
Landscape
Design
Certificate.
Examine
the
use
of
plants
in
the
landscape
with
an
emphasis
on
choosing
the
right
plant
for
the
right
place,
based
on
site-specific
design
and
more...
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| 201HRT358D | 09/20 | Fr 10:00am-12:40pm | D'Antonio | NYBG | ||
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Sharpen
your
graphic
skills
as
you
create
a
file
of
symbols
and
styles
to
draw
upon
for
future
professional
use.
Techniques
for
black-and-white
and
color
rendering,
sheet
layout,
section
elevations,
and
perspectives
are
covered.
Prerequisite:
Graphics
I
Required Text more... |
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| 201LAN411C | 09/24 | Tu 06:15pm-09:15pm | Einhorn | NYBG | ||
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Envisioned
to
make
paradise
manifest
on
Earth,
Persian
gardens
are
known
for
their
masterful
use
of
geometry
and
water.
Explore
how
this
garden
design
style
evolved
from
antiquity
through
the
19th
century
with
Stephen
F.
Byrns,
founder
of
the
Untermyer
more...
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| 201LAN912 | 09/27 | Fr 10:00am-03:30pm | Byrns Gorin | NYBG | ||
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October
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This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Landscape
Design
Certificate.
Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region in the landscape, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which more... |
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| 202HRT331C | 10/02 | We 04:30pm-06:30pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | ||
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Before you launch your own landscape design and installation practice, there are many business aspects you need to consider. Topics include attracting clients, preparing proposals, pricing, purchasing and installing plants, and strategies for success.
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| 202LAN485 | 10/02 | We 05:15pm-08:15pm | Nitzky | NYBG | ||
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This
course
is
also
required
for
the
Horticulture
Certificate
TRACK
4.
Graphics are essential in developing and communicating your design ideas. Practice various graphic techniques and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for more... |
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| 202LAN311D | 10/03 | Th 06:00pm-09:00pm | Nitzky | MDTN | ||
