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

Soil Management (online)

Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate

6 Weekly Sessions beginning Wednesday, July 24 or Sunday, October 6, 2024
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.

Registration for fall classes opens on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 9 a.m.

Cost

  • $389 ($354 for members)
  • In addition, there is a 4.5% registration fee for all classes.

Sections

Summer Session

Begins Wednesday, July 24

6 Wednesdays: July 24–August 28, 2024 | 1–4 p.m.

Register

Fall Session

Begins Wednesday, October 9

6 Wednesdays: October 9–November 13, 2024 | 6–9 p.m.

Register
Name Instructor Start Date Class Dates Register
Summer Session George Lofeski Wednesday, July 24 6 Wednesdays: July 24–August 28, 2024 | 1–4 p.m. Closed
Fall Session Monique Bosch Wednesday, October 9 6 Wednesdays: October 9–November 13, 2024 | 6–9 p.m. Register