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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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Fearless Frida Botanical Earrings
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
n this class inspired by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, whose decorative, colorful jewelry evoked the traditional Mexican spirit, you’ll learn how to string chandelier earrings using natural seeds and wood beads.
$72
Multiplying Plants: Propagation 101
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Propagating your own plants is one of the most satisfying and low-cost projects for home gardeners. 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. After a crash course in propagation participants will practice techniques and take home a variety of plants to grow indoors. Note: You must bring your registration confirmation to the Garden...
$50
Adult Terrarium
luludi living art @ 23-07 24th Ave, Astoria, NY
Looking for a way to spend your Tuesday? Join luludi's weekly terrarium class where you will create your own mini living world. In a creative semi-private class setting, you will be provided with all materials, guidance from an experienced instructor, and a neat little plant care card to take home. A perfect activity to de-stress and introduce nature into your urbanite life! In this hour long workshop, you will: Learn about terrariums- which...
$55
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Houseplants 101: How Not to Kill Your Houseplant
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
After this class you’ll never again have to wonder whether you watered too much or too little, when to repot a plant into a bigger container, or about any other fundamental questions of indoor plant care. Notes: Please bring this confirmation for Garden admission. The Security Guard in the lobby of the Administration Bldg. at 1000 Washington Avenue will direct you to your classroom.
$66
Planting for a Fall Harvest
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
It's not too late to extend your garden's bounty into fall! In this workshop we will tour the Garden to observe vegetables perfect for planting in the summer and harvesting through the fall and practice planting them in the Children's Garden. Participants will take home seeds and transplants ideal for a fall harvest. Note: You must bring your registration confirmation to the Garden for admittance to each class session.
$59
Terrarium: Date Nite
luludi living art @ 23-07 24th Ave, Astoria, NY
Looking for a unique date nite activity? Want to surprise your date? or a first date idea? Join luludi's weekly Friday nite terrarium class where you and your date will work together and create your own mini living world. In a creative semi-private class setting, you will be design and create your very own terrarium. A perfect activity to de-stress, and introduce nature into your urbanite life! In this hour long workshop, you will: Learn...
Native Gardening Intensive
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Discover the secrets to creating a flourishing native garden with the Native Gardening Intensive at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Learn the principles and practices needed to cultivate a vibrant oasis teeming with life. Uncover the ideal conditions for native plants to thrive and bring the beauty of nature to your garden.
$153
Adult Terrarium: Sunday Brunch
luludi living art @ 23-07 24th Ave, Astoria, NY
Sign up to spend your Sunday in a creative semi-private terrarium class featuring a light brunch. Sip tea/coffee, nibble on a croissant/muffin and design your very own mini living world. A perfect activity to de-stress and introduce nature into your urbanite life. In a creative semi-private class setting, you will be provided with all the terrarium material, guidance from an experienced instructor, and a plant care card to take home. In this...
$65
Kitchen Botany for the Apartment Gardener
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
You eat plants every day, but do you ever stop to consider the botany on your plate? We’ll examine various culinary plants up close and learn how the botanical function of different plant parts relate to their gastronomic appeal. The workshop includes a hands-on lab and planting your own kitchen botany window box. Notes: Please bring your registration confirmation and a photo ID to the security desk at the 1000 Washington Avenue entrance, and...
$49
Introduction to Organic Vegetable Gardening
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Get a crash course in vegetable gardening! Use your own space as a model to plan, choose seeds, grow seedlings, plant and transplant, water, weed, use organic pest control, and harvest. Take home seedlings to get started or to add to your garden. Notes: Please bring your registration confirmation and a photo ID to the security desk at the 1000 Washington Avenue entrance, and you will be directed to your classroom. In advance of class, show...
$52
Planting for a Spring Harvest
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Jump start your vegetable garden with varieties that will give you a delicious harvest in a matter of weeks! In this workshop we will explore vegetable varieties that can be planted in the early spring and practice transplanting and direct seeding spring crops in the Children's Garden. Participants will take home seeds and transplants ideal for a spring planting. Notes: Please note that this class meets in person at BBG. Instructions on how to...
$55
Soil Building & Potting
Tula, Plants & Design @ 59 Meserole Ave., New York, NY
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 Clay terra cotta planter. Growing healthy plants begins with understanding soil structures to maintain...
$45
Winter Tree Identification
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Tree identification without the assistance of leaves is a hugely rewarding process. Though many imagine winter identification to be more difficult than during the growing season, in fact, we find far more consistency among twig and bud characteristics of the same tree species than we do for leaves. 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...
$91
Grow a Culinary Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Learn how to grow the many edible plants that thrive in the average Brooklyn garden, from food that grows on trees to root crops. Take a tour of BBG’s many edible plants, and then make a pack of seed bombs filled with easy-to-grow seeds to take home. Note: Please bring a confirmation for Garden admission. The Security Guard in the lobby of the Administration Bldg. at 1000 Washington Avenue will direct you to your classroom.
$81
Seed Starting Annual Vegetables and Flowers
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Starting your own vegetables from seed can be joyful, exciting, and perhaps even life-changing! In this hands-on workshop, learn the basic steps of seed starting and seedling nurturing, practicing with vegetable and flower seeds. Explore seed-starting materials and structures, as well as seedling care, including fertilization, irrigation, and transitioning seedlings for planting out. Notes: Please bring your registration confirmation and a photo...
$76
Winter Sustainable Floral Design
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Arranging colorful flowers calms the mind and feeds the soul. Working with locally grown flowers helps us connect with time and place, and brings joy and beauty into the home. Join sustainable floral designer Molly Culver of Molly Oliver Flowers for a hands-on workshop. You’ll learn how to source locally grown flowers around NYC, basic flower care, and expert tips on how to make a beautiful centerpiece for your home table using sustainable techniques. ...
$96
Botany 101: Gymnosperms and Flowering Plants—BLENDED
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Learn about how different plant groups evolved to look the way they do and how to distinguish between them. You'll engage in active observation through drawing and photographing plants. After learning about the major plant lineages, we'll examine living specimens to help improve plant identification skills. Expect to leave class with an improved ability to identify and ask useful questions about the plants you encounter. No drawing skill necessary....
Wrapping Up Outside and Moving Inside
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
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.
$24
Edible and Medicinal Native Plants of the Northeast
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Learn how the indigenous peoples of the Northeast prepared food and remedies from dozens of native plants that we will identify in the newly expanded Native Flora Garden. Our region is rich in little-known edible and medicinal plants, from woodland spices such as wild ginger to wetland plants like pickerel weed and wapato.
$53
Houseplants 101: Choose the Perfect Plant
Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
This class will help you find plants that love exactly the amount of light, humidity, and other conditions your indoor space has to offer. Selecting the right plant means the difference between something that looks gorgeous and is easy to take care of and a sad-looking specimen that leaves you wondering what you did wrong!
$53
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