Continuing Education Classes
Current Classes
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
End of Summer and Fall Plant Care
Saturday, September 14 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Keep your annuals blooming throughout the summer and into fall. Learn More about End of Summer and Fall Plant Care
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Plant Propagation
6 weekly sessions beginning Thursday, September 19 or Tuesday, September 24 | 6:00–9:00 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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Continuing Education Classes | Nature Classes Don't Miss
Beginning Birding
5 Saturdays: September 21–October 26, 2024 | 9–11 a.m. (except October 12) | Waitlist Only
Learn how to find and identify birds at the height of fall migration! Learn More about Beginning Birding
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Continuing Education Classes | Health & Wellness Classes Don't Miss
A Nose for Roses: A Perfumed Walk in the Cranford Rose Garden
Saturday, September 21, 2024; Rain date September 28 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Preregistration Required
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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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Introduction to Watercolor
Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Explore the varied techniques of painting with the unique, beautiful medium of watercolor. Learn More about Introduction to Watercolor
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
How Not to Kill Your Houseplants
Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Bring in your suffering houseplant (or a photo) and learn what’s wrong with it and what you can do about it. Learn More about How Not to Kill Your Houseplants
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Continuing Education Classes | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
Ikebana Workshop
Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 12:30–2:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Create a classic ikebana arrangement. Learn More about Ikebana Workshop
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Soil Management (online)
6 Weekly Sessions beginning Wednesday, July 24 or Wednesday, October 9, 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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Continuing Education Classes | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
Intermediate Floral Design Series
3 Thursdays: October 10–24, 2024 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Experiment with more complex floral arrangements. Learn More about Intermediate Floral Design Series
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Continuing Education Classes | Floral Design Classes Don't Miss
Designing With Autumnal Blooms
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Celebrate autumn with an arrangement reminiscent of cider, bonfires, and dappled sunlight. Learn More about Designing With Autumnal Blooms
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Continuing Education Classes | Health & Wellness Classes Don't Miss
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
3 Saturdays: October 19–November 2, 2024 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Waitlist Only
In this introductory three-session series we will look at qualities of mindfulness including present-time awareness and mindfulness of the breath, body, senses, and thoughts. Learn More about Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Chinese Brush Painting
5 Saturdays: October 19–November 16, 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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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter
Single session on Sunday, October 20 or Tuesday, October 22, 2024;
Rain dates: Sunday, October 27 or Tuesday, October 29 | Preregistration RequiredLearn the basics of getting your garden ready for winter as we near the end of the growing season. Learn More about Putting Your Garden to Bed for Winter
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Continuing Education Classes | Nature Classes Don't Miss
Tree ID 101
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
If you’re new to tree identification or need a refresher, this class is for you. Learn More about Tree ID 101
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Continuing Education Classes | Art Classes Don't Miss
Natural History Illustration in Graphite and Color Pencil: Drawing Butterflies and Moths
4 Wednesdays: October 30–November 20, 2024 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn graphite and colored pencil techniques in depth. Learn More about Natural History Illustration in Graphite and Color Pencil: Drawing Butterflies and Moths
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Continuing Education Classes | Gardening Classes Don't Miss
Winterizing Your Home and Office Plants
Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This class will guide you in prepping your plants for the end of the growing season and into the winter months. Learn More about Winterizing Your Home and Office Plants
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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Urban Garden Design (blended)
Zoom: 6 weekly sessions beginning Thursday, September 12 or Monday, November 4, 2024 | Preregistration Required
This course acquaints students with the field of landscape design. Learn More about Urban Garden Design (blended)
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Continuing Education Classes | Health & Wellness Classes Don't Miss
Natural Perfume Blending
Saturday, November 9 | 12–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
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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Continuing Education Classes | Horticulture Certificate Don't Miss
Botany for Horticulturists
8 weekly sessions beginning Wednesday, September 4; Thursday, September 12; or Thursday, November 14, 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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Continuing Education Classes | Holiday Maker Classes Don't Miss
Kokedama
Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. or 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Kokedama is the Japanese practice of creating living planters out of moss. Make two new easy-care kokedama to take home. Learn More about Kokedama
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Continuing Education Classes | Holiday Maker Classes Don't Miss
Baroque Holiday Centerpiece
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Using flowers as muse, create a Baroque centerpiece for your holiday table that will wow family and friends. Learn More about Baroque Holiday Centerpiece
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Continuing Education Classes | Holiday Maker Classes Don't Miss
DIY Herbal Teas
Saturday, November 23, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1:30–3 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Make your own tea blend to take home! Learn More about DIY Herbal Teas
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Continuing Education Classes | Holiday Maker Classes Don't Miss
Garland-Making Workshop
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to assemble and decorate a garland to grace your table, mantle, or doorway. Learn More about Garland-Making Workshop
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Continuing Education Classes | Holiday Maker Classes Don't Miss
Terrarium Ornaments
Single session on Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 12–1:30 p.m. or 2–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to create sculptural succulent terrarium ornaments that can thrive for years! Learn More about Terrarium Ornaments
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Continuing Education Classes | Holiday Maker Classes Don't Miss
Herbal Gift Giving
Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1–3 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to make original botanical remedies for your family and friends in this holiday-themed class. Learn More about Herbal Gift Giving
