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Learn how to create a thriving urban garden in the heart of NYC, with classes on rooftop gardening, container gardening, and sustainable gardening techniques. Discover how to grow your own organic vegetables and herbs, even in limited spaces.

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Gardening with Native Herbs

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Looking for a nutritious substitute for traditional iced tea? How about a cold glass of delicious anise hyssop tea? Learn more about our power-packed native perennial herbs used historically as remedies or food and how to grow them in your own garden.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Visual Bounty in a Bleak Season

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Join horticulturist Jim Russell in this monthly series examining all aspects of gardening-by example-within the various gardens of the school. Learn about garden design principles; discuss plant choices and maintenance needs; and learn about pruning techniques. This class explores the outdoors, so dress appropriately.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Living Lesson in Gardening: Reducing Garden Maintenance

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This four-part series focuses on planning and gardening-by example. Learn from a professional about garden design principles and discuss plant choices and maintenance, including pruning techniques. Sign up for one day or all, and feel free to ask questions!

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Jack Harrington Greenway (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 43 Gedney Way, White Plains, NY

This scenic woodland trail, running between houses in a residential area, is a great place for foraging in early spring. Participants will see many common, renewable shoots, greens, flowers, roots, and mushrooms that abound here during the foraging tour. Of course, one of the first things you'll learn will be violets. The flowers are long gone, but sweet, mild leaves, which come up again in late fall, are great in salads, or cooked in any recipe...

(176) All levels 1 - 12 years old
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Sheldrake Lake (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 685 Weaver St, Larchmont, NY

The 17-year-old foraging expert had been co-leading tours with her dad, "Wildman" Steve Brill, since she was 9. "I'm glad to be rid of her," exclaimed her grumpy father. "She finds all the plants and mushrooms faster than I do, she bosses me around, and she steals all my jokes!" Sheldrake Lake is great for early spring foraging. Right out of the parking lot, the group will collect garlic mustard, a nutritious, tasty, invasive, garlicky green with...

(176) All levels 1 - 12 years old
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Belmont Lake State Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 625 Belmont Ave, North Babylon, NY

Discover the hidden delights of a little-known park and embark on a three-hour foraging adventure, unearthing a variety of wild foods. From lemony sheep sorrel to spicy hairy bittercress, this unique tour offers a chance to explore the flavors of nature. Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience amidst the beauty of Belmont Lake State Park.

(176) All levels 1 - 12 years old
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Hempstead Lake State Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill

Explore the abundant and edible plants of Hempstead Lake State Park in this unique course. Discover the delicious flavors and medicinal properties of various shoots, greens, and flowers found in the park's diverse habitats. Expand your culinary repertoire with sassafras, chickweed, hairy bittercress, and more.

(176) All levels 7 - 12 years old
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Intro to Plant Parenting: Houseplant Fundamentals

Greenery Unlimited @ Virtual Classroom

Want to turn your apartment into a jungle? In this class you will learn the basics of “right plant, right place” to keep your plants happy and thriving! Plant care essentials such as watering and weekly care will be discussed along with a potting demo and plenty of Q&A time to address your specific questions. Participants will receive an email invitation to join virtually 24 hours prior to the class, and a code to enjoy 20% off online or...

(9) Beginner 18 and older
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Botanical Arts

West Harlem Art Fund

Participate in this workshop and help create botanical works that will “pop-up” in West Harlem under the 12th Avenue viaduct as an outdoor intervention, approved by the City of New York. Includes materials, artist talk and a boxed meal.  

(5) All levels 18 and older
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How to Love Houseplants: Caring for Indoor Plants

Bronxville Adult School @ Virtual Learning via Zoom

How to Love Your Houseplants: Choosing and Caring for Indoor Plants Learn how to match a plant's needs to your home's conditions to help you choose the right plant at the store. Then we’ll explore the basics of watering, feeding, and when to repot. You'll also learn how to propagate a few favorite plants to share, and how and when to move them outside for the summer. Please be sure to register by the day before the class at the latest. You...

(20) Beginner 18 and older
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Plant Parenting: Take it to the Next Level

Greenery Unlimited @ Virtual Classroom

A level two plant parenting class. Exploring techniques for the long term care and maintenance of houseplants. Have some plant game but want to learn more? If you’ve mastered the basics and want to gain a deeper understanding of long term plant care health, using techniques such as fertilizing, pruning, pest control, propagation and other “level two” skills, then this class is for you. Ideal for plant parents who have mastered keeping their...

(9) Intermediate 18 and older
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Floral Design with Edible Flowers Author Monica Nelson

Il Fiorista

In this interactive class guests will design their arrangements using seasonal, locally grown flowers. Each person will receive flowers inspired by Monica Nelson's Edible Flowers book. We'll mix edible flowers with locally flowers grown in our region to create beautiful designs. Monica Nelson will be leading the class with us and will share with us her deep knowledge on edible flowers. All copies of the book will be personally signed by Monica during...

(1) All levels 6 and older
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Dry Terrarium

skinnyskinny

In this session, we will be creating a miniature desert biome using beautiful, water-storing succulents.   With your course fee, you will receive: Terrarium glassware Selection of plants Selection of decorative stones Moss and soil specific to your terrarium's needs One miniature animal friend of your choice All the hands-on instruction you'll need to put the pieces together (and keep it growing for good!) And a glass of wine to get...

All levels 21 and older
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Terrarium Building: Mother's Day Edition

skinnyskinny

Use African Violets to create a miniature flowering terrarium.  Choose a hanging or table top glass bubble to house this petite floral landscape, perfect for a plant-loving mom on Mother's Day (or to keep for yourself!) With your course fee, you will receive: Terrarium glassware Selection of plants Selection of decorative stones Moss and soil specific to your terrarium's needs One miniature animal friend of your choice All the hands-on...

All levels 21 and older
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Moist Terrarium

skinnyskinny @ 268 Grand St. , New York, NY

Create your own enclosed, miniature ecosystem.  Ittie bittie foliage plants will be used to create your self-sustaining world. With your course fee, you will receive: Terrarium glassware Selection of plants Selection of decorative stones Moss and soil specific to your terrarium's needs One miniature animal friend of your choice All the hands-on instruction you'll need to put the pieces together (and keep it growing for good!) And a...

All levels 21 and older
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Stayin' Alive! (Healthy Houseplants 101)

Mitti @ 653 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join our horticultural team and learn the basic care that will keep your houseplants happy and healthy. In this workshop we will cover the basics of plant care, including your plants' needs, how to identify common pests, what to look for and when/how to repot your plants.

(17) Beginner 18 and older
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Plants that Heal

Mitti @ 653 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Plants have been used as healing agents since the dawn of time. Whether cleansing with lavender or soothing your skin with aloe vera, there's a plant out there for everything. In this class, you will learn about what plants cure certain ailments and create tinctures from everyday herbs.

(17) All levels 18 and older
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Veggies and Herbs in Containers

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Many vegetables and herbs thrive in containers, making them perfect for windowsills, decks, terraces, and rooftops. Learn which varieties do best in containers and how to care for them so that they reward you with a delicious and bountiful harvest!

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Container Gardening: Growing Herbs

Mitti @ 653 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to grow herbs in a window box, what to plant where, things to look for. Learn the art of container gardening. Talk about what can be planted where and how to mix things up. Discuss methods of how to keep your plants thriving.

(17) All levels 18 and older
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Plants that Support Wildlife

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This four-part series focuses on planning and gardening-by example. Learn from a professional about garden design principles and discuss plant choices and maintenance, including pruning techniques.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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