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...

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,...

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...

Get hands-on experience from seed to harvest in three hours under the guidance of Farm.One’s expert Farm Manager. Students of all experience levels and all backgrounds are welcome. Classes are limited to 6 students, enabling plenty of one-on-one instruction. In this 120 minute course, you will learn about: The Principles of Hydroponics Hydroponic...

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....

Mushrooms have been utilized for thousands of years for medicinal and edible purposes. John Michelotti, owner of Catskill Fungi, will show you how to cultivate gourmet mushrooms at home using safe and simple techniques.  Using cardboard and coffee grounds, create your own oyster mushroom starter (Pleurotus ostreatus) to take home, while learning...

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...

Join us for a succulent terrarium workshop in an adorable and unique glass vessel! 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! Our workshops are informative, creative, and tons of fun. Each person will create their very...

Make your garden picture-perfect in a few simple steps. Learn tips from a pro on how to assess, clean up, and enhance your garden with basic tasks such as dead- heading, staking, edging, and adding late-season plants.  Bring your pruners and gloves—students will receive hands-on, outdoor instruction on all these gardening techniques. ...

Many pollinator species have suffered serious declines in recent years. With simple strategies, learn how to attract and support not just bees, but an array of pollinators that have different requirements, to create a pollinator “victory garden.” Note: You must bring your registration confirmation to the Garden for admittance to each class s...

Don't let a lack of sun cast a shadow on your garden! Find out which plants thrive in shady conditions while bringing charm and color. You'll see how to expand your palette from reliable standards such as hosta and plant for architectural and textural interest across the spectrum of trees, vines, shrubs, and perennials.  Discover ways to improve...

Bonsai is the ancient Japanese art form of miniature trees in containers.  It is an art form that helps connect us to nature. Through this process, it strengthens our spirit. This is why Bonsai can be a figurative mirror image of the grower. With an open heart and mind, students can start their own journey of personal growth through the art of...

Examine the use of plants in the landscape with an emphasis on choosing the right plant for the right place, based on site-specific design and maintenance criteria.  Learn aspects of special landscape values such as size, texture, color, and flowering and fruiting seasons. Review the trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, and perennials suitable...

Come take a class where we will be painting your vision on a Terrarium and then Planting a Beautiful Plant and finishing it off with some beautiful additional details. Lets take an ordinary clear Terrarium and make it into a personal beautiful creation. Bring your own wine and lets Plant & Paint Terrariums. We will provide the Terrarium, Paint,...