Soil Management (blended) - Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Soil Management (blended)
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Soil Management (blended)

Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate

6 weekly sessions beginning Thursday, October 1 or Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Preregistration Required

Healthy soil is the foundation for a healthy garden ecosystem and abundant crops. In this course, learn about soil’s contents and physical and chemical properties, soil fertility management, and soil cultivation techniques. Gain an understanding of soil improvement practices—including composting, cover cropping, soil testing, and mulching. The instructor will share videos and activities for hands-on learning and facilitate group discussion to share experiences and grow our knowledge and understanding of soil.

Cost

  • $407 ($371 for members)

Sections

Section A (blended)

Begins Thursday, October 1

Instructor: Monique Bosch

Zoom: 6 Thursdays: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5 | 6–8:30 p.m. At BBG: 1 Saturday: October 10 | 1–4 p.m.

Register

Section B (at BBG)

Begins Tuesday, October 13

Instructor: Erin Eck and Bingying Qiu

6 Tuesdays: October 13–November 24, 2026 (except November 3) | 5–8 p.m.

Waitlist
Name Instructor Start Date Class Dates Register
Section A (blended) Monique Bosch Thursday, October 1 Zoom: 6 Thursdays: October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5 | 6–8:30 p.m. At BBG: 1 Saturday: October 10 | 1–4 p.m. Register
Section B (at BBG) Erin Eck and Bingying Qiu Tuesday, October 13 6 Tuesdays: October 13–November 24, 2026 (except November 3) | 5–8 p.m. Waitlist
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