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Herbal Oxymels for Winter Resilience
Single session on Saturday, January 24 or February 14, 2026 | 10–11:30 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn about herbal oxymels and make your own to take home. Learn More about Herbal Oxymels for Winter Resilience
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Natural Perfume Blending: Fragrance in the Conservatories
Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 1–4 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Experience the Garden’s fragrant conservatories and craft your own natural perfume. Learn More about Natural Perfume Blending: Fragrance in the Conservatories
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Urban Garden Design (blended)
7 sessions beginning Monday, January 26 or Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | Preregistration Required
This course acquaints students with the field of landscape design. Learn More about Urban Garden Design (blended)
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Winter Tree ID
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
More than just winter identification alone, this course will train you to look beyond eye-catching leaves in order to learn more about using less-appreciated aspects of the entire tree for identification—a skill that will serve you year-round. Learn More about Winter Tree ID
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Indoor Tropical Houseplants
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Discover which tropical plants thrive indoors and how to keep them healthy. Learn More about Indoor Tropical Houseplants
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Drawing Birds of Prey
5 Wednesdays: February 4–March 4, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to observe and illustrate hawks, eagles, or other birds of prey as you improve your drawings using colored pencil and graphite to lend delicacy, depth, and fine detail. Learn More about Drawing Birds of Prey
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Plant Propagation
6 weekly sessions beginning Wednesday, February 4 or Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Waitlist Only
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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Multiplying Houseplants: Propagation 101
Single session on Thursday, February 5 or Sunday, February 8, 2026 | Preregistration Required
Learn the basics of asexual propagation and build your plant collection by growing herbaceous plants from stem and leaf cuttings. Learn More about Multiplying Houseplants: Propagation 101
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Continuing Education Classes | Arborist Classes Don't Miss
Tree Health and Structure
Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn the fundamental principles of disease, types of disease, and the impacts of injury and abiotic factors on tree health and structure. Learn More about Tree Health and Structure
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Chinese Brush Painting
5 Saturdays: February 7–March 7, 2026 | 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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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Roses Roses Roses!
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Design a lush arrangement using a wide variety of roses, seasonal blooms, and greenery. Learn More about Roses Roses Roses!
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No Red Roses for Valentine’s Day
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Looking to make something really special for a loved one? Forget roses. Learn how other flowers have traditionally been used to communicate different emotions, along with basic floral design techniques. Learn More about No Red Roses for Valentine’s Day
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Watercolor Technique for Expressive Orchids
Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn key watercolor techniques as you paint vibrant orchids. Learn More about Watercolor Technique for Expressive Orchids
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Continuing Education Classes | Arborist Classes Don't Miss
Tree Anatomy and Physiology
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn the different parts of a tree, how they function, and practical implications for tree care professionals. Learn More about Tree Anatomy and Physiology
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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
The Mechanics of Floral Design
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 2–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Experiment with various support materials and learn the mechanics behind floral design so you can advance your practice. Learn More about The Mechanics of Floral Design
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Introduction to Watercolor
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 11 a.m.–1 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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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Winter Arrangements with Dried Flowers
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 2–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Make beautiful arrangements that will last the whole season. Learn More about Winter Arrangements with Dried Flowers
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Cut Flower Gardening
Single session on Tuesday, March 3 or April 7, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This class will explore planning a seasonal cutting garden, with a focus on timely, actionable prep, basic principles of garden design, and cut-flower best practices. Learn More about Cut Flower Gardening
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Urban Garden Maintenance
6 weekly sessions beginning Wednesday, March 4 or Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 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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Continuing Education Classes | Maker Classes Don't Miss
Herbal Salves and Creams for Cold Weather Skincare
Single session on Thursday, March 5 or March 12, 2026 | 6–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Herbal oils can provide nourishment to our skin during the winter months. Learn which herbs can give you a winter glow and leave you feeling replenished and ready for the elements. Learn More about Herbal Salves and Creams for Cold Weather Skincare
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Drawing for Absolute Beginners: Introduction to Watercolor Pencils
Saturday, March 7, 2026 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Waitlist Only
With a step-by-step approach noting form, proportion, value and texture, learn to enhance your drawings with a variety of watercolor pencil techniques. Learn More about Drawing for Absolute Beginners: Introduction to Watercolor Pencils
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Introduction to Botanical Illustration
5 Wednesdays: March 11–April 8, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Capture the beauty of plants and flowers in this beginner-friendly botanical art class. Learn More about Introduction to Botanical Illustration
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Speed Painting Fruit & Vegetables: The Art Strategic Bold Watercolor
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to strategize quickly with the watercolor medium and embrace a more loose, impressionistic style. Learn More about Speed Painting Fruit & Vegetables: The Art Strategic Bold Watercolor
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Greening Sidewalks and Streetscapes
2 Tuesdays: March 17 & 24 | 5:30 to 8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Transform sidewalks, medians, tree pits, and curb strips into thriving green spaces! Learn More about Greening Sidewalks and Streetscapes
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Soil Management (blended)
7 sessions beginning Thursday, January 22 or March 19, 2026 | Waitlist Only
Healthy soil is the foundation for a healthy garden ecosystem and abundant crops. Learn about soil’s contents and physical and chemical properties, soil fertility management, and soil cultivation techniques. Learn More about Soil Management (blended)
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Using Shade-Loving Plants in the Garden
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Create and maintain beautiful shade gardens using texture, color, and smart care techniques. Learn More about Using Shade-Loving Plants in the Garden
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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
What to Do With That Vase
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 10–11:30 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Bring your vase and create a custom floral arrangement with expert guidance and fresh blooms. Learn More about What to Do With That Vase
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Natural Perfume Blending
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 1–4:30 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. Leave with two bottles of your own bespoke perfume! Learn More about Natural Perfume Blending
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Waking Up Your Garden for Spring
Single session on Sunday, March 22 or March 29, 2026 | 2–4 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn the basics of getting your garden in shape for the season! Learn More about Waking Up Your Garden for Spring
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Healing Spaces: Using Horticulture Therapy and Biophilic Design Principles at Home
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Explore the fundamentals of horticultural therapy and biophilic design. Learn More about Healing Spaces: Using Horticulture Therapy and Biophilic Design Principles at Home
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Walking Meditation: Honoring the Earth
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Join this class to practice walking meditation and loving kindness. Learn More about Walking Meditation: Honoring the Earth
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Natural Dye Intensive
4 Saturdays: March 28–April 18 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This four-session intensive is designed for both beginners and experienced dyers seeking to explore new techniques and connect with plant dyes in a grounded, sustainable, and artful way. Leave with a natural dye rainbow journal and bandana to take home. Learn More about Natural Dye Intensive
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Starting a Vegetable Garden
Single session on Sunday, March 29 or Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | Preregistration Required
Get a crash course in vegetable gardening! Learn More about Starting a Vegetable Garden
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Watercoloring Natural Objects, from Pine Cones to Trees
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Explore watercolor techniques while painting natural subjects. Learn More about Watercoloring Natural Objects, from Pine Cones to Trees
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Continuing Education Classes | Arborist Classes Don't Miss
An Ecological Approach to Tree Risk Assessment
Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Get an introduction to tree risk assessment. Learn More about An Ecological Approach to Tree Risk Assessment
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Tai Chi & Qigong for Beginners
5 Fridays: April 10–May 8, 2026 | 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: April 10–May 8, 2026 | 1–2 p.m. | Preregistration Required
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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Watercoloring Spring Flowers and Buds
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Discover the many shades of green in this spring-inspired watercolor class. Learn More about Watercoloring Spring Flowers and Buds
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Continuing Education Classes | Arborist Classes Don't Miss
Fungal Diseases of Trees
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to identify fungal problems that pose a serious risk to tree health. Learn More about Fungal Diseases of Trees
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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Celebration of Spring Centerpiece
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Create a seasonal floral display featuring the first blooms of spring. Learn More about Celebration of Spring Centerpiece
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Nature Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Birding
5 Saturdays: April 18–May 30, 2026 (except April 25 & May 23) | 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Meet at natural locations in NYC to learn how to find and identify birds living in the area or passing through on their spring migrations. Learn More about Birding
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Container Vegetable Gardening
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Grow your own delicious produce this season by learning practical tips for successful vegetable gardening in containers. Learn More about Container Vegetable Gardening
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Spring Flower Bulb Care
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This class explores all things bulbs, including bloom time, best practices for naturalizing, options for perennializing versus using bulbs as annual cut flowers, and saving/curing for the next season. Learn More about Spring Flower Bulb Care
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Nature Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Spring Mushrooms
Single session on Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1–3 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Get an introduction to the “foolproof” fungi, distinctive mushrooms that are easy for beginners to identify. Learn More about Spring Mushrooms
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Spring Container Designs
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Design a stunning spring outdoor container garden. Learn More about Spring Container Designs
