Summer Intensive Certificate programs at The New York Botanical Garden will begin in July. These programs offer concentrated sessions which allow students to complete up to half of all NYBG certification requirements in just two weeks for Gardening…and just five weeks for Floral and Landscape Design.
The Landscape Design Summer Intensive runs July 8-August 9. Starting with a historical overview, the course covers each step of the design process: landscape analysis, site-specific design, planting plans that are both beautiful and sustainable, site engineering, graphics, preparing proposals and professional presentations.. Find more information here.
Courses include:
Landscape Design History
Graphics I
Graphics II
Landscape Design I
Landscape Design II
Site Materials and Details
Plants for Landscaping
Site Visits
Portfolio Presentations
The Gardening Summer Intensive runs July 15-26. The 250-acre New York Botanical Garden makes a magnificent classroom, where regional experts guide you through the art and science of plant selection and care for home or small-scale residential and community gardens. Find more information here.
Courses include:
Fundamentals of Gardening
Soil Science for Gardeners
Integrated Pest Management
Plants for Landscaping
The Floral Design Summer Intensive runs July 8- August 9. One-on-one training from real-world professionals provides the skills needed to create fresh arrangements, design for weddings or parties, or manage your own shop. Find more information here.
Courses include:
Floral Design Fundamentals: Form
Floral Design Fundamentals: Style
The Language of Color
Flower ID form A to Z
Interior Plantscapes
Shopping the New York Market
Flowers to Wear
Basics of Wedding Design
Basics of Sympathy Design
Arranging with Silk and Dried Flowers
Practical Planning for Floral Designers
Advanced Wedding Design
Grand Scale Arrangements
Event Planning for the Floral Designer
A Variety of Specialty Electives
You might also want to check out NYBG Adult Education on Facebook and Twitter.
Would love to know if any of you Botanical Brouhaha readers have attended or taught classes at The New York Botanical Garden….
Meet you back here tomorrow with more flowers!




























































