Continuing Education Classes
Current Classes
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Woody Landscape Plant ID
6 Weekly Sessions beginning Saturday, April 27; Wednesday, June 26; or Tuesday, August 6, 2024 | Preregistration Required
Woody plants—including shade trees, ornamental trees, and evergreen and deciduous shrubs—form the backbone of a well-planned landscape design. Learn More about Woody Landscape Plant ID
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Plant Propagation
6 Wednesdays: May 1–June 5, 2024 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
In this class, you are introduced to a variety of plant propagation techniques using both seed and vegetative material. Learn More about Plant Propagation
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Speed Painting Fruit & Vegetables: The Art Strategic Bold Watercolor
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Preregistration Required
In this class we will work from multiple still life fruits and veggies on smaller sheets of paper. Learn More about Speed Painting Fruit & Vegetables: The Art Strategic Bold Watercolor
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Starting a Vegetable Garden
Single session on Thursday, May 2 or Thursday, May 30, 2024 | 5–7 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Get a crash course in vegetable gardening! Learn More about Starting a Vegetable Garden
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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Floral Design Basics
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 2–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Bring that beautiful but odd vase that you got as a gift and work with the instructor to figure out how to make a beautiful floral arrangement that complements your container. Learn More about Floral Design Basics
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Herbaceous Landscape Plant ID
6 Weekly Sessions beginning Wednesday, May 8; Tuesday, May 21; or Thursday, August 1, 2024 | Waitlist Only
The class will identify and view plant characteristics during sessions on BBG grounds. Learn More about Herbaceous Landscape Plant ID
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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Designing with Summertime Blooms
Single session on Tuesday, May 21 or Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
The instructor will offer step-by-step instruction—from palette selection and flower care to professional techniques. Learn More about Designing with Summertime Blooms
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Tai Chi & Qigong for Beginners
5 Fridays: May 10–June 7, 2024 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Tai chi and qigong exercises improve balance, increase blood circulation, relax your mind and body, and increase your internal energy. Learn More about Tai Chi & Qigong for Beginners
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Tai Chi & Qigong Intermediate Class
5 Fridays: May 10–June 7, 2024 | 1–2 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Tai chi and qigong exercises improve balance, increase blood circulation, relax your mind and body, and increase your internal energy. Learn More about Tai Chi & Qigong Intermediate Class
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Nature Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Beginning Birding
5 Saturdays: May 11–June 8, 2024 | 9–11 a.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to find and identify birds at the height of spring migration! Learn More about Beginning Birding
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Beginner Botanical Drawing with Watercolor Pencils
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Using watercolor pencils is a beautiful method to add color and detail to botanical drawing. Learn More about Beginner Botanical Drawing with Watercolor Pencils
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
A Nose for Roses: A Perfumed Walk in the Cranford Rose Garden
Saturday, May 25, 2024; Rain date, June 1 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Learn about the beauty, history and legacy of the adored and exalted rose. Learn More about A Nose for Roses: A Perfumed Walk in the Cranford Rose Garden
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Urban Garden Maintenance
6 Wednesdays: May 29–July 10, 2024 (except June 19) | 4:30–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Better understand the practical tools and techniques for plant care, pruning, transplanting, and other essential tasks. Learn More about Urban Garden Maintenance
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Urban Garden Design (blended)
Zoom: 6 Mondays: June 3–July 15, 2024 (except July 8) | 6–8:30 p.m. At BBG: 1 Sunday, June 30 | 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m | Preregistration Required
This course acquaints students with the field of landscape design. Learn More about Urban Garden Design (blended)
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Food Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
DIY Herbal Oxymels
Friday, June 7, 2024 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn about herbal oxymels and make your own to take home. Learn More about DIY Herbal Oxymels
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Summer Awakening: Walking Meditation
Saturday, June 8, 2024 | 9–10:15 a.m. | Preregistration Required
No experience with meditation necessary. Bring a little notepad and pencil. Learn More about Summer Awakening: Walking Meditation
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Chinese Brush Painting
5 Saturdays: June 8–July 6, 2024 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
Learn to paint in the Chinese style using a bamboo brush, ink, and rice paper. Learn More about Chinese Brush Painting
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Ceramic Planter-Making Workshop
Single session on Saturday, June 15 or Saturday, August 24, 2024 | 1–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn hand-building pottery techniques while creating your own planter. Learn More about Ceramic Planter-Making Workshop
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Pollination Ecology & Principles of Pollinator Landscape Design (online)
2 Thursdays: June 20 & 27, 2024 | 6–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn the essentials of pollination ecology and pollinator landscape design. Learn More about Pollination Ecology & Principles of Pollinator Landscape Design (online)
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Health & Wellness Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Natural Perfume Blending
Single session on Saturday, June 22 or Saturday, July 20, 2024 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Gain a basic understanding of the sense of smell, the history of perfume, the advent of synthetic ingredients, and the return to naturals. Learn More about Natural Perfume Blending
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Soil Management (online)
6 Weekly Sessions beginning Tuesday, June 25 or Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | Preregistration Required
Healthy soil is the foundation for a healthy garden ecosystem and abundant crops. Learn More about Soil Management (online)
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Plant Health Care
6 Wednesdays: July 10–August 14, 2024 | 5–8 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to maintain a healthy landscape while preserving its ecology as much as possible. Learn More about Plant Health Care
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Horticulture Certificate | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Botany For Horticulturists
8 Thursdays: July 11–August 29, 2024 | 6–9 p.m. | Waitlist Only
This course requires no previous knowledge of botany and is recommended as a first course in the Certificate in Horticulture program. Learn More about Botany For Horticulturists
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Native Gardening Intensive
Saturday, July 13, 2024 | 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Immerse yourself in a full day of native gardening instruction in this indoor/outdoor class at BBG. Learn More about Native Gardening Intensive
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
DIY Soils and Fertilizers
Saturday, July 13, 2024 | 1–2:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Get your hands dirty learning how to properly replant a houseplant and a succulent using potting mixes you've created here. Learn More about DIY Soils and Fertilizers
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
How to Choose the Right Plant for Your Home or Office
Saturday, July 20, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn to make the right plant choices to suit the conditions of your home or office space. Learn More about How to Choose the Right Plant for Your Home or Office
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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Wood, Wire, and Other Ways
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn some next steps in floral design mechanics from natural techniques to bending chicken wire. Learn More about Wood, Wire, and Other Ways
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Floral Embroidered Tote Bags
Saturday, July 27, 2024 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Students will learn how to draw out lettering, create their lettering, and add floral additions that combine multiple stitches. Learn More about Floral Embroidered Tote Bags
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Cyanotype Printmaking
Saturday, July 27, 2024; Rain date: Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 12:30–3:30 p.m. | Waitlist Only
In this workshop, students will create handmade botanical cyanotype prints using the grounds of BBG as our studio. Learn More about Cyanotype Printmaking
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Food Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Summer Mocktails
Single session on Saturday, July 27 or Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This class will introduce you to the wonders of using leaves, flowers, barks, seeds, and berries in a range of alcohol-free beverages. Learn More about Summer Mocktails
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Art Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Cross-Stitch Still Life
Saturday, August 3, 2024 | 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. | Preregistration Required
This cross-stitch houseplant pattern will help bring more green into your apartment. Learn More about Cross-Stitch Still Life
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
How to Repot and Root Prune Root-Bound Plants
Saturday, August 10, 2024 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
Learn how to transplant, root-prune, and repot root-bound plants. Learn More about How to Repot and Root Prune Root-Bound Plants
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Gardening Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Create Your Own Herbarium
2 Saturdays: August 17, 2024 | 1–3:30 p.m.; August 31, 2024 | 1–2:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
During this two-part workshop, learn to press plants and the art of plant preservation. Learn More about Create Your Own Herbarium
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Floral Design Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Floral Design: Working with Compostable Floral Techniques
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
In this class we will work with basic design principles to extend our abilities in compostable floral arrangements. Learn More about Floral Design: Working with Compostable Floral Techniques
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Nature Classes | Continuing Education Classes Don't Miss
Tree ID 101
Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Preregistration Required
If you’re new to tree identification or need a refresher, this class is for you. Learn More about Tree ID 101