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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.
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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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| 191LAN311C | 07/09 | Mo 06:00pm-09:00pm | Poccia | MDTN | ||
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SUMMER
INTENSIVE
PROGRAM
July 9–August 10 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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| 191LAN960 | 07/09 | Mo 09:00am-05:00pm | Einhorn Barnes Ruggiero Gerlach-Spriggs | 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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| 191LAN100B | 07/19 | Th 06:15pm-09:15pm | Beyers | MDTN | ||
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September
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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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| 191LAN340C | 09/08 | Sa 10:00am-01:00pm | Cahilly | NYBG | ||
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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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| 191LAN402A | 09/12 | 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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| 191LAN403B | 09/13 | Th 10:00am-01:00pm | Gagne | NYBG | ||
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Draw
upon
all
of
the
skills
you've
developed
in
the
Landscape
Design
program
to
create
a
residential
project
from
start
to
finish,
combining
design
with
construction
principles.
Emphasis
is
on
construction
drawings,
documents,
and
specifications,
as
well
as
estimating.
Prerequisites:
more...
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| 191LAN520A | 09/13 | Th 05:15pm-08:15pm | Pulver | 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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| 191LAN417B | 09/14 | Fr 10:00am-01:00pm | Einhorn | 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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| 191LAN100C | 09/17 | 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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| 191LAN175A | 09/17 | 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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| 191LAN422A | 09/17 | 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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| 191HRT358D | 09/25 | 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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| 191LAN100D | 09/25 | Tu 06:15pm-09:15pm | Tryba | MDTN | ||
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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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| 191LAN411B | 09/25 | Tu 06:15pm-09:15pm | Einhorn | 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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| 191HRT331A | 09/26 | We 04:30pm-06:30pm | Ruggiero | 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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| 191HRT358E | 09/28 | Fr 10:00am-12:40pm | D'Antonio | 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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| 191HRT331B | 09/30 | Su 10:00am-01:00pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | ||
| 191HRT331C | 09/30 | Su 01:30pm-04:30pm | Ruggiero | NYBG | ||
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October
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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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| 192LAN485 | 10/03 | We 05:15pm-08:15pm | Eckerson | NYBG | ||
