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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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Permaculture: Gardening in Harmony with Nature (Online)

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Dive into the world of permaculture—a set of design principles centered around whole-systems thinking, utilizing natural ecosystems as a tool and roadmap. This class will introduce permaculture principles and uses, and how to apply this design philosophy to urban spaces in NYC and around the world. Notes: You will be emailed the Zoom link for this class on Thursday, April 8. If you have not received the link by 6 p.m. on April 8, please reach...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Winter is Coming: Backyard Cover Cropping

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this workshop, you will learn how to manage the soil health of your backyard garden or raised vegetable beds throughout the off-season. We will spend the afternoon outside in the Children’s Garden practicing proper cover cropping technique and learning the health, ecological, and cost-saving benefits of protecting soil over winter.  This class is weather-dependent and will be rescheduled in the case of rain. Notes: Please bring your...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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An Evening with Aphrodite: Plant Based Aphrodisiacs

Greenery Unlimited @ 91 West St, Brooklyn, NY

An Evening with Aphrodite: Exploring Plant Based Aphrodisiacs Join us in our hot and steamy jungle for an intimate talk all about aphrodisiacs. Wine will be provided. Join us in our hot and steamy jungle for an intimate discussion and exploration all about aphrodisiacs. In this one hour talk, we'll sip and taste our way though plant-based aphrodisiacs and discuss their historical uses and some of the science behind why certain substances inspire...

(9) All levels 18 and older
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Stayin' Alive! (Healthy Houseplants 101)

Mitti @ 653 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join our horticultural team and learn the basic care that will keep your houseplants happy and healthy. In this workshop we will cover the basics of plant care, including your plants' needs, how to identify common pests, what to look for and when/how to repot your plants.

(17) Beginner 18 and older
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Plants that Heal

Mitti @ 653 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Plants have been used as healing agents since the dawn of time. Whether cleansing with lavender or soothing your skin with aloe vera, there's a plant out there for everything. In this class, you will learn about what plants cure certain ailments and create tinctures from everyday herbs.

(17) All levels 18 and older
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Kokedama: Japanese String Gardens

Mitti @ 51 35th St, Brooklyn, NY

We have fallen in love with Kokedama. It's a wonderful Japanese technique for making hanging gardens by suspending your plants in a ball of moss. Rustic but sophisitcated, the string garden is relaxing and adds a brilliant touch of nature to any space. Perfect for indoors or outdoors. Great for teaching kids and adults how to care for living plants in an interesting way. We will show you how to create your own tiny planet. We'll discuss what kinds...

(17) All levels 18 and older
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An Intro to Light Measurement and LED Technology

Greenery Unlimited @ 91 West St, Brooklyn, NY

Let There Be Light: An Intro to Light Measurement and LED Technology Are you looking to add more plants to your apartment, but you just don't have enough light? Or maybe you want to gain a more technical understanding of plants, and why light is so important in their survival? In this class we will explore the basics of light measurement, and how LED technology has revolutionized how plants are grown indoors. Most people are still unacquainted...

(9) Beginner 18 and older
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Propagation Seminar: A Workshop w/ Propagation Methods

Greenery Unlimited @ 91 West St, Brooklyn, NY

Propagation Seminar: A Hands on Workshop with Common Propagation Methods Plants are remarkable for so many reasons! Their appearances, their growth patterns, and most of all: their ability to survive. Being able to propagate plants is not just a fun way to create more plants and share with your friends and loved ones, but also a great way to learn more about your favorite house plants.  Why are certain plants more easily propagated in one...

(9) All levels 18 and older
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Terrarium: Mother's Day

luludi living art @ 23-07 24th Ave, Astoria, NY

Join us to celebrate Mother's Day! A unique and fun gift for Mother's Day bringing everyone together to celebrate! We pack and ship all materials to create a terrarium and then meet you on Zoom to build them together! In this hour long workshop, you will: Learn about terrariums Create a terrarium together Learn how to care for your plants The class includes per person: Round glass vase Soil and moss 2 succulent plants Miniature toy...

(32) All levels 4 and older
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Terrarium: Father’s Day Brunch

luludi living art

Looking for a unique gift idea for father's day? ~ Come join us Father' Day for a Sunday brunch terrarium class where you and dad can create lasting mini living world of you own to remind you of this special day of bonding~ You'll start off with inspiration boards with pictures of many different gorgeous terrariums to get you inspired. From a wide variety of pretty succulents and unique air plants, you choose your colored mosses, decorative pebbles,...

(32) All levels 21 and older
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Succulent Superstars (Remote Live)

West Los Angeles College @ Virtual Classroom

They’re hot! They’re cool! They’re succulents! With water conservation in mind, succulents and cacti are more popular than ever. Low maintenance and versatile, they are available everywhere–from specialty websites to supermarkets. But low maintenance is not the same as no maintenance, and some succulents can be as fussy as the most temperamental orchid or fern. Author, educator, and self-confessed plant nerd Sandy Masuo provides some fascinating...

(58) All levels 18 and older
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Propagation Seminar: A Demonstration of Techniques

Greenery Unlimited @ Virtual Classroom

A demonstration and discussion on how to propagate houseplants. Learn to clone your plants for yourself and your friends. Looking to connect with your houseplants on a new level? Ready for more than just watering, light and fertilization? Learn to propagate your houseplants with confidence. Breeding plant specimen is a fascinating way to create more plants, grow your indoor jungle, and share plants with friends and loved ones. Why are certain...

(9) All levels 18 and older
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Botanical Watercolor Painting

92nd Street Y

Discover the magical medium of watercolor while capturing the likeness of lush greens, vibrant flowers and vivid blooms. Bring the outdoors inside and get inspired by spring to create beautiful paintings from the comfort of your own home. For the Supply List, please CLICK HERE

(1068) All levels 18 and older
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Sheldrake Lake (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 685 Weaver St, Larchmont, NY

The 17-year-old foraging expert had been co-leading tours with her dad, "Wildman" Steve Brill, since she was 9. "I'm glad to be rid of her," exclaimed her grumpy father. "She finds all the plants and mushrooms faster than I do, she bosses me around, and she steals all my jokes!" Sheldrake Lake is great for early spring foraging. Right out of the parking lot, the group will collect garlic mustard, a nutritious, tasty, invasive, garlicky green with...

(176) All levels 13 and older
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Hanging Macrame Terrarium

Brooklyn Craft Company @ 61 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn how to create a succulent terrarium and make a macrame hanging planter to display it! Macrame, terrariums, weaving and planting–oh my! Come get crafty in more ways than one in this combo class, where you’ll learn the 411 on terrarium-making and master macrame basics! This workshop will begin with terrarium construction, where we’ll lead you through the process of making your own mini universe inside glass. We’ll provide glass globe...

(559) All levels 18 and older
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Terrariums and Tastings

Brooklyn Craft Company

You'll learn the process of making your own mini universe inside glass. You’ll learn the proper care of your terrarium and tricks to keep it thriving. Join us for an awesome evening of DIY terrariums and a tasty sampling of Brooklyn-made spirits and snacks. We’ll have a selection of apothecary jars and hinged-lid jars, which you’ll fill with living mosses, shimmering sands, and extremely cute tiny figurines. Terrariums are perfect plants...

(559) All levels 18 and older
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Hempstead Lake State Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill

Discover the bountiful and edible wonders of Hempstead Lake State Park in West Hempstead, NY. Join us for a unique foraging experience amidst diverse habitats, as we explore the abundance of nutritious and delicious plants like sassafras, chickweed, hairy bittercress, and field garlic. Uncover the flavors of nature and unleash your inner wildman/wildwoman.

(176) All levels 13 and older
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Business Aspects of Floral Industry (Private)

American School of Flower Design

Grab your friends and join us for a great night of design celebration and fun. Michael or one of his top designers will give you an inside look at the flower business while you learn how to create gorgeous designs.  We provide all the flowers tools and containers and most importantly a very fun and informative night of flowers and design. We call it flower power. Every one of your friends will leave with a great design.You will learn about...

(115) All levels 12 and older
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$250
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A Perfectly Seasoned Summer Supper

Just Food

Join Sarah Sproule of Urban Sproule, New York City’s first and only rooftop salt farm, and Steve Dustin, Executive Chef at Monument Lane. Guests will enjoy an exclusive tour of the rooftop farm, accompanied by cocktails showcasing fresh herbs from the farm's greenhouse, and a tasting of fine rooftop-produced raw sea salts. A seated dinner will follow, featuring a four-course menu by Chef Dustin highlighting fresh summer produce, locally-raised...

(9) All levels 18 and older
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The Art of Nature - Central Park

Chelsea Drawing & Painting Workshops @ 1233 5th Ave, New York, NY

“The Art of Nature” …an outdoor workshop in contemplative sketchting in Central Park, NYC. Just as mystics have sought meditative peace in the woods deep quietude, the natural world has also inspired artists of all cultures. They have applied their artistic skills to capture it with the techniques of sketching. The act of sketching requires concentration. Over time with skill, practice, and dedication, sketching can develop into a contemplative...

(221) All levels 16 and older
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