Garden Classes in NYC, New York

Learn all about houseplants as we discuss the different types, how to maintain them, repot them, and how to propagate! Of course, you'll be learning hands-on as you plant your own houseplant family. You'll be taking three planters home with you - enough for the most adorable little arrangement designed to thrive in any shady to indirect-sun locale...

Learn to create a Twig Terrarium! The Twig experts provide info on what makes a healthy terrarium, hands-on experience on how to create one, and learn tips and tricks to miniscaping your own little green world! We provide all the ingredients, including a few types of forest-fresh moss, an adorable tiny animal to live inside, and a care sheet for you...

Join us for a Soil Building and Potting workshop. This is a hands-on class where we will learn the foundation of soil structures and which soil you should be planting your green friend into. We’ll then put our knowledge to the test and pot a new plant. You’ll choose from a selection of 4″ plants, build it’s new soil and pot into a 4″ Buff...

Perfume can be traced back thousands of years to an Ancient Egyptian tradition, beloved by Cleopatra. Discover the history of perfume and the therapeutic benefits of essential oils in this hands-on workshop. Learn scent-blending techniques and how to identify and keep perfume notes. Formulate three unique signature scents using wax, carrier oils, and...

Low-maintenance dahlias thrive in our coastal climate. When they bloom in mid-July, their spiky, colorful blossoms brighten up gardens and flower beds across the city.  Learn best practices to help your dahlias flourish, including how and when to disbud, stake, water, and much more.

Designed for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant form and structure.  Learn about the relationships between appearance and function, ecology, systematics, and evolution, and become botanically literate....

Learn the fundamental techniques for turning ordinary nursery stock into a bonsai specimen. This workshop will focus on proper plant selection, branch and root pruning, wiring, and potting.  Students will have the option of working with a selection of hardy tree species. The five major styles will be covered along with container selection. Soil,...

Learn all about succulents as we discuss the different types, how to maintain them, repot them, and how to propagate! Of course, you'll be learning hands-on as you plant your own succulent family. You'll be taking three planters home with you - enough for the most adorable little arrangement in any sunny locale! Carry bag and hand-out provided as well....

Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they grow. Students learn not only what to do, but why.  Topics include  soils and their improvement,  seed sowing,  vegetative...

Are you looking to up your houseplant game? We can help! We'll walk you through many different species with stunning foliage or flowers—including bromeliads and palms—that will bring a hint of the sun-drenched tropics to your home. We'll discuss the light, soil, water, and maintenance requirements of a broad array of plants, so you can select which...

Whether in a shady corner or a sunny border, selecting the right plant combinations makes the difference between a ho-hum garden and one that gets rave reviews. Concentrating on perennials, learn to use color, texture, height, and bloom when combining plants to create a harmonious look for your garden come spring. Please bring lunch.

Container gardening know-how is in high demand. Learn how to create a container garden for your patio, terrace, or entryway that is at once functional and gorgeous—and discover techniques for ensuring that your plants thrive in all four seasons. 

Get the fundamentals of growing good garden soil in this hands-on class. Explore different soil types, delve into the science of soil testing, and learn about heavy-metal contamination. Class concludes with a discussion about practical strategies for improving the soil in your own garden. Note: Please bring a confirmation for Garden admission. The...

Vines and other climbing plants like clematis, wisteria, roses, hardy jasmine, and climbing hydrangea not only sport beautiful blossoms, they also provide strong vertical design—in backyards and patios, or rooftops and terraces. They can create outdoor enclosures and transform unattractive structures by clinging, twining, scrambling, or trailing....

Where Does Your Garden Grow: Gardening Tips for Large and Small Spaces Spring is the time to get your home or balcony garden off to a great start. This class will teach you gardening basics, including how to design a master plan, how to prepare planting beds, and how to maintain your flowers and vegetables in backyards and apartment patios.