Greenhouse
The 4000 square-foot Greenhouse opened in 1983. Designed by architect
Donald Watson, this building won national awards for energy conservation
and solar design. The interior includes living exhibits, including
exotic species, along with work areas and a classroom. Many of the
Nature Center's horticultural programs are presented in the greenhouse
space. The greenhouse is open to the public 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Saturday.
On the southeastern corner of the Greenhouse is a Lath House constructed
in 2002-03 as an Eagle Scout project with funding from the Chilton
Foundation. It is used to harden off and house plants from the greenhouse.
Upcoming Horticulture Programs
| NYBG: The Deer-Resistant Landscape |
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Saturday, July 12 |
| 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Drawing upon 30 years of evaluating a wide range of popular and exotic, ornamental woody plants, Brad Roeller highlights trees and shrubs that are inherently resistant to deer browsing. Discover the latest information available about deer repellents and other proven methods of discouraging deer. Learn environmental and biological factors that influence deer and their choice of food. |
Brad Roeller
SU GAR 139 Section A |
| Please call (800) 322-6924 and ask for the Continuing Education Department |
| Members: $42.00 / Non-Members: $47.00 |
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| NYBG: Border Basics for Beginners |
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Saturday, July 26 |
| 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
An aesthetic combination of plants in a well-sited border is a pleasure in all seasons. In this class, learn where to put a flower bed; how to determine whether you have sun or shade; how to lay out the bed and prepare the soil, what to plant, and how to put it all together. |
This class is a recommended prerequisite for A Perennial Border for All Seasons–GAR 180.
Brid Craddock
SU GAR 179 |
| Please call (800) 322-6924 and ask for the Continuing Education Department |
| Members: $42.00 / Non-Members: $47.00 |
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| NYBG: A Perennial Border for all Seasons |
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Saturday, August 9 |
| 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Perennials are a constant but ever-changing presence in the garden. The gardener’s challenge is to combine a variety of herbaceous plants and a few shrubs into a living collage. The first step is understanding nature’s geometry to provide structure in a perennial border. Learn the “checkerboard theory” of design and how to use strong plant shapes to create an effective four-season garden. |
Recommended Prerequisite: Border Basics for Beginners—GAR 179, or at least three years of gardening experience.
Brid Craddock
SU GAR 180 |
| Please call (800) 322-6924 and ask for the Continuing Education Department |
| Members: $42.00 / Non-Members: $47.00 |
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| NYBG: Landscaping with Perennials |
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Saturday, September 6 |
| 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Gain the basic skills and knowledge needed for successful cultivation of perennials in a variety of garden settings. Topics include site selection, soil preparation, tools and planting techniques, maintenance practices, plant selection, landscape use, and design basics. Please bring lunch. |
Michael Ruggiero
SU GAR 231 Section B |
| Please call (800) 322-6924 and ask for the Continuing Education Department |
| Members: $91.00 / Non-Members: $101.00 |
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For more information about the Horticulture Program, email Alan
Gorkin at call (203) 966-9577 x14.
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