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Discover the magic of gardening with a variety of hands-on classes in NYC. Learn everything from the basics of planting and nurturing plants to advanced techniques for creating a thriving garden, and reap the benefits of a green thumb.

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Tropical Bonsai

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn about the care and training of tropical trees as bonsai. A tropical tree will be shaped to demonstrate techniques and care. Notes: Bring small pruners or surgical shears, or purchase shears in class.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Pruning Basics

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the natural way a plant grows and the proper methods and timing for pruning deciduous and evergreen shrubs for optimal fruit and flowering, shaping, and habit. We also discuss tree pruning practices and tools. Discover how to plant and care for your own colorful cactus garden. Learn about plant materials and how to find hardy cacti; where to create your garden; and what soil materials can be used.   Bring pruners for classroom exercises....

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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Garden Apothecary: Fruit and Herb Pool Waters

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Garden Apothecary: Creating Living Waters: Fruit and Herb Pool Waters Learn how to infuse fruits, flowers, herbs, and oils into custom waters. Create custom chlorine-neutralizing hair and body rinses for the whole family out of fruits and home-grown herbs.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Soil Basics 101

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Get the fundamentals of growing good garden soil in this hands-on class. Explore different soil types, delve into the science of soil testing, and learn about heavy-metal contamination. Class concludes with a discussion about practical strategies for improving the soil in your own garden. Note: Please bring a confirmation for Garden admission. The Security Guard in the lobby of the Administration Bldg. at 1000 Washington Avenue will direct you to...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Native Gardening 101

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Native plants do more than beautify–they support songbirds, butterflies, pollinators, and many other beneficial creatures. Learn the fundamentals of low-maintenance, high-ecological-value native gardening firsthand and get tips on the best plants for your conditions.  Note: Please bring a confirmation for Garden admission. The Security Guard in the lobby of the Administration Bldg. at 1000 Washington Avenue will direct you to your classr...

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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Grow Your Own Garlic

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Garlic is one of the easiest and most satisfying crops to grow. In this class you will learn everything you need to know to grow great garlic, including preparing your soil, planting, weeding, fertilizing, harvesting, and storing your garlic. We will also sample some garlic! Notes: Please bring this confirmation for Garden admission. The Security Guard in the lobby of the Administration Bldg. at 1000 Washington Avenue will direct you to your cl...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Let Your Box Runneth Over with Foliage!

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

A window box filled with flowers can enhance an empty space as long as it blooms, but foliage plants can bring nonstop vivid color and interesting texture to your container. Get step-by-step instructions for planting a dazzling, foliage-packed window box to carry home.  All supplies and plants are provided. Note: You must bring your registration confirmation to the Garden for admittance to each class session. 

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Great Native Plants for Containers

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

With or without a garden, you can invite nature into your yard, patio, or balcony with native plants in containers. Learn the best choices for containers and how to plant and keep them healthy for many years to come. The birds and pollinators like bees and butterflies will thank you.  Note: You must bring your registration confirmation to the Garden for admittance to each class session.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Cultivating Carnivorous Plants

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn the identification, biology, cultivation, and conservation needs of these wonderful plants. There will be feeding demonstrations, and participants will prepare a specialized growth medium and pot up their own carnivore to take home.  Note: You must bring your registration confirmation to the Garden for admittance to each class session.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Air Plant Ornament Workshop

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to make fun, living ornaments that hang in mid-air using twine or fishing line! Air plants are tropical in nature, requiring bright, indirect sunlight and weekly soaking. In this hands-on workshop, learn more about these soilless dream plants and how to care for them, and create your own fantastical ornament perfect for your own home or a delightful holiday gift. Notes: Please bring your registration confirmation and a photo ID to...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Grow and Eat Microgreens Year-Round

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Not only are microgreens one of the most nutrient-dense foods, but they are also easy to grow year-round in a city apartment! In this class, learn how to grow these delicious greens, discover beautiful ways to use them, and create your own microgreen garden to take home. Notes: Please bring your registration confirmation and a photo ID to the security desk at the 1000 Washington Avenue entrance, and you will be directed to your classroom. ...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Grow Mushrooms Indoors

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn simple and affordable techniques to grow mushrooms for food, medicine, and fun. Get hands-on and create your own mushroom starter to take home while we explore fascinating fungal intelligence and the potentials of partnering with fungi to build, nourish, heal, and restore. Notes: Please bring your registration confirmation and a photo ID to the security desk at the 1000 Washington Avenue entrance, and you will be directed to your classroom....

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Blooming Botany

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Celebrate the beginning of spring by learning about flowering plant life cycles! This intro-level botany course will include flower and seed dissections, germination experiments, sowing some annual flower seeds to take home, and a walk through the Garden to observe the earliest BBG blooms. Notes: Please bring your registration confirmation and a photo ID to the security desk at the 1000 Washington Avenue entrance, and you will be directed to...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Plan Your Vegetable Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This course explores how best to plan your vegetable garden, including crop selection, planting schedules, and succession planting. In the greenhouse, we practice starting seeds appropriate for early spring; participants take home seeds ideal for spring planting.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Shape Up Your Garden for the Spring

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Get your garden ready for the new season with hands-on tasks and expert guidance. Join us in the historic Children's Garden as we assess winter damage, prune, and divide perennials. Learn how to plan for a year-round succession of blooms and create a thriving backyard garden.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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The Garden Plan: Assessment

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Living Lessons in Gardening: The Garden Plan: Assessment Learn about garden design principles; discuss plant choices and maintenance needs; and learn about pruning techniques. This class explores the outdoors, so dress appropriately.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Waking Up the Garden for Spring

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Explore the fundamentals of springtime garden care. Learn how and when to prepare your soil for new plantings, how to plant seeds, how to transplant, and how to propagate.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Growing Food in the Shade

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Explore the fundamentals of springtime garden care. Learn how and when to prepare your soil for new plantings, how to plant seeds, how to transplant, and how to propagate.Think you can’t grow edibles because you have a shady garden? Think again! There are plenty of delicious and unusual plants that thrive in woodland conditions. Learn which plants grow best in partial to full shade and how to care for them from planting to harvest. Please Note:...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Gardening with Children

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Gardening with Children: Containers and Raised Beds in Limited Space Just because you lack space doesn’t mean you can’t garden with children—all you need is a tiny yard, stoop, or windowsill and some imagination! Get tips on everything from building beds in tight spots to sourcing soil and plants for creating kid-friendly thematic gardens.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Living Lessons in Gardening: The Garden Plan: Palette

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Using the Garden as a classroom, explore garden design principles, plant choice, and maintenance techniques with an experienced horticulturist. Bring your own gardening questions and share your experiences. Each month offers a new focus, so sign up for one or more. This class meets outdoors rain or shine, so dress appropriately.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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