Event Calendar

Thursday, October 6, 2022

• Workshops | For the Birds Don't Miss

  Rendering Details of a Bird: From Feathers and Fluff to Beak, Claws, and Legs—ONLINE

  Thursday, October 6, 2022 | 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  We will examine a range of feathered species and isolate various techniques for how to approach the anatomy of a bird with detailed watercolor. Learn More › about Rendering Details of a Bird: From Feathers and Fluff to Beak, Claws, and Legs—ONLINE

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Botany for Horticulturists, Section A

  8 Tuesdays: October 11, 18, 25; November 1, 15, 22, 29; December 6 (Class skips November 8) | Preregistration Required

  This course includes discussions on plant anatomy, plant life cycles and reproduction, taxonomy, and plant physiology. Learn More › about Botany for Horticulturists, Section A

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

• Workshops | For the Birds Don't Miss

  Drawing and Painting Waterfowl in the Fall Landscape

  5 Wednesdays: October 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9 | Preregistration Required

  Fall is an exciting time to observe and sketch resident and migratory waterfowl in Brooklyn’s ponds, streams, and reservoirs. Learn More › about Drawing and Painting Waterfowl in the Fall Landscape

Saturday, October 15, 2022

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Composition in Photography

  4 Saturdays: October 15, 22, 29; November 5 | Preregistration Required

  The Garden is a wonderful place to explore a wide variety of plant species, open spaces, even architecture. Learn More › about Composition in Photography

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Chinese Brush Painting

  4 Saturdays: October 15, 22, 29; November 5 | Preregistration Required

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

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Botany for Horticulturists, Section B

  8 Wednesdays: October 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 30; December 7, 14 | Preregistration Required

  A strong foundation in botany is essential to understanding how to maintain a healthy landscape. Learn More › about Botany for Horticulturists, Section B

Sunday, October 23, 2022

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Putting your Garden to Bed for Winter

  Sunday, October 23, 2022 | 2 p.m.–4 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Learn the basics of getting your garden in shape as we near the end of the growing season. Learn More › about Putting your Garden to Bed for Winter

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Selecting Native Plants for Fall and Winter Interest & Ecology - ONLINE

  Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

  Discover how to extend the color show and textural interest in your landscape through fall and winter with beautiful foliage, striking structure, and colorful branches, berries, and seed pods. Learn More › about Selecting Native Plants for Fall and Winter Interest & Ecology - ONLINE

Thursday, October 27, 2022

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Plant Propagation, Section B

  6 Thursdays: October 27; November 3, 10, 17; December 1, 8 (No class November 24) | Preregistration Required

  As you learn to grow and care for landscape plants, it’s essential to know how to increase your stock. Learn More › about Plant Propagation, Section B

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Urban Garden Design - ONLINE

  6 Tuesdays: November 1, 8, 25, 33, 29; December 13 (class skips December 6) | Preregistration Required

  Get acquainted with the field of landscape design. Beginning with an introduction to the history of garden design, this virtual class will progress to include key design principles, terminology, and a general overview of plants and materials. Students will produce a base plan, site analysis, and concept design for an urban garden through hands-on exercises and site visits. Learn More › about Urban Garden Design - ONLINE

Saturday, November 19, 2022

• Workshops Don't Miss

  DIY Fertilizers and Soil for House Plants - ON-SITE

  Saturday, November 19, 2022 | 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  In this class, we’ll go over fertilizer additions and what they provide, as well as how to create your own potting mixes. Learn More › about DIY Fertilizers and Soil for House Plants - ON-SITE

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Multiplying Plants: Propagation 101

  Saturday, November 19, 2022 | 2 p.m.–4 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  In this course you will learn the basics of asexual propagation and build your houseplant collection by growing herbaceous plants from stem and leaf cuttings. Learn More › about Multiplying Plants: Propagation 101

Saturday, December 10, 2022

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Herbal Salves and Creams for Cold Weather Skincare—ON-SITE

  Saturday, December 10, 2022 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  In this class you will 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—ON-SITE

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Winter Wonderland with Flowers

  Saturday, December 10, 2022 | 2 p.m.–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  Learn to make beautiful arrangements with seasonal flowers. Learn More › about Winter Wonderland with Flowers

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

• Workshops Don't Miss

  Watercolor: Painting Conifer and Evergreen Trees and Mist—ONLINE

  Tuesday, December 13, 2022 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required

  In this landscape- and technique-driven class, students will learn how to render winter foliage from afar, while using gradations and wet-on-wet painting to create mist or cast shadows around trees. Learn More › about Watercolor: Painting Conifer and Evergreen Trees and Mist—ONLINE

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