Continuing Education Classes

Current Classes

• Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes 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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  Plant Propagation

  6 Wednesdays: May 1–June 5, 2024 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  In this class, you are introduced to a variety of plant propagation techniques using both seed and vegetative material. Learn More › about Plant Propagation

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  Speed Painting Fruit & Vegetables: The Art Strategic Bold Watercolor

  Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  In this class we will work from multiple still life fruits and veggies on smaller sheets of paper. Learn More › about Speed Painting Fruit & Vegetables: The Art Strategic Bold Watercolor

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  Starting a Vegetable Garden

  Single session on Thursday, May 2 or Thursday, May 30, 2024 | 5–7 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Get a crash course in vegetable gardening! Learn More › about Starting a Vegetable Garden

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  Floral Design Basics

  Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 2–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only

  Bring that beautiful but odd vase that you got as a gift and work with the instructor to figure out how to make a beautiful floral arrangement that complements your container. Learn More › about Floral Design Basics

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  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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  Designing with Summertime Blooms

  Single session on Tuesday, May 21 or Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  The instructor will offer step-by-step instruction—from palette selection and flower care to professional techniques. Learn More › about Designing with Summertime Blooms

• Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss

  Tai Chi & Qigong for Beginners

  5 Fridays: May 10–June 7, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Waitlist Only

  Tai chi and qigong exercises improve balance, increase blood circulation, relax your mind and body, and increase your internal energy. Learn More › about Tai Chi & Qigong for Beginners

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  Tai Chi & Qigong Intermediate Class

  5 Fridays: May 10–June 7, 2024 | 1–2 p.m. | Waitlist Only

  Tai chi and qigong exercises improve balance, increase blood circulation, relax your mind and body, and increase your internal energy. Learn More › about Tai Chi & Qigong Intermediate Class

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  Beginning Birding

  5 Saturdays: May 11–June 8, 2024 | 9–11 a.m. | Preregistration Required

  Learn how to find and identify birds at the height of spring migration! Learn More › about Beginning Birding

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  Beginner Botanical Drawing with Watercolor Pencils

  Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Waitlist Only

  Using watercolor pencils is a beautiful method to add color and detail to botanical drawing. Learn More › about Beginner Botanical Drawing with Watercolor Pencils

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  A Nose for Roses: A Perfumed Walk in the Cranford Rose Garden

  Saturday, May 25, 2024; Rain date, June 1 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Waitlist Only

  Learn about the beauty, history and legacy of the adored and exalted rose. Learn More › about A Nose for Roses: A Perfumed Walk in the Cranford Rose Garden

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  Urban Garden Maintenance

  6 Wednesdays: May 29–July 10, 2024 (except June 19) | 4:30–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Better understand the practical tools and techniques for plant care, pruning, transplanting, and other essential tasks. Learn More › about Urban Garden Maintenance

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  Urban Garden Design (blended)

  Zoom: 6 Mondays: June 3–July 15, 2024 (except July 8) | 6–8:30 p.m. At BBG: 1 Sunday, June 30 | 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m | Preregistration Required

  This course acquaints students with the field of landscape design. Learn More › about Urban Garden Design (blended)

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  DIY Herbal Oxymels

  Friday, June 7, 2024 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Learn about herbal oxymels and make your own to take home. Learn More › about DIY Herbal Oxymels

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  Summer Awakening: Walking Meditation

  Saturday, June 8, 2024 |  9–10:15 a.m. | Preregistration Required

  No experience with meditation necessary. Bring a little notepad and pencil. Learn More › about Summer Awakening: Walking Meditation

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  Chinese Brush Painting

  5 Saturdays: June 8–July 6, 2024 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only

  Learn to paint in the Chinese style using a bamboo brush, ink, and rice paper. Learn More › about Chinese Brush Painting

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  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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  Pollination Ecology & Principles of Pollinator Landscape Design (online)

  2 Thursdays: June 20 & 27, 2024 | 6–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Learn the essentials of pollination ecology and pollinator landscape design. Learn More › about Pollination Ecology & Principles of Pollinator Landscape Design (online)

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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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

• Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education 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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  Floral Embroidered Tote Bags

  Saturday, July 27, 2024 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Students will learn how to draw out lettering, create their lettering, and add floral additions that combine multiple stitches. Learn More › about Floral Embroidered Tote Bags

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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Tree ID 101

  Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  If you’re new to tree identification or need a refresher, this class is for you.  Learn More › about Tree ID 101