Events and Education

Saturday, October 1, 2011 – Saturday, March 17, 2012

Since 2008, the Landscape and Arboretum Program at Bard and the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) have offered non-credit adult education classes at Bard. These classes are open to the public. Member pricing is offered to NYBG members and Friends of the Landscape and Arboretum Program at Bard. Also, all current Bard faculty, staff and students will be able to attend the classes at the member price.

To register for classes visit: http://www.nybg.org/adulted/

Fall-Winter 2011-2012 Classes

New! Native Flora of the Hudson Valley
122BOT126 2 Saturdays, Oct. 1 & 8 (Rain Date Oct. 15), 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Bard College, Annandale, N.Y., Instructor: Brad Roeller
Using the campus and Arboretum of Bard College, identify many of the trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and weeds that comprise the native flora of the Hudson Valley. Classroom lectures are followed by field studies. Dress for the weather. $93/$84

The Herb Garden
123GAR183 Saturday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Bard College, Annandale, N.Y., Instructor: Erika Hansen
Learn to design and maintain a herb garden, and how to make the most of the herbs you grow. Learn about the individual cultivation needs of culinary and medicinal herbs and which will be the best ones for your garden.$31/$28

The How, When, and Where of Pruning
123GAR236 Section D: Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Bard College, Annandale, N.Y., Instructor: Steven McKay
Learn the elements of pruning evergreens, deciduous trees and shrubs and how to maintain the woody plants in your garden. Bring your pruners for a discussion of proper tool selection and maintenance. The afternoon is spent outside analyzing pruning techniques. Class is held rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and bring lunch.$62/$56

Designing with Edible Plants
123GAR250 Section A: Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Bard College, Annandale, N.Y., Erika Hanson
The interest in locally grown food has sparked enthusiasm for raising fruits and vegetables at home, schools, and businesses. Learn how to design beautiful gardens by integrating edible plants into beds, borders, and containers. The addition of these plants to your palette creates new challenges for plant selection, layout, and sustainable maintenance. Please bring lunch.$78/$70

Establishing Fruit Trees in the Landscape
123GAR294 Section B: Saturday, March 17, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Bard College, Annandale, N.Y., Instructor: Steven McKay
Discuss the species and cultivars that thrive in our region—from apples to cold-hardy apricots. Explore the pruning and training requirements of young trees. Learn about cultural requirements, including transplanting larger trees, site selection and preparation, pest control, and nutrition. A comprehensive source list is distributed in class.$47/$42

Maintaining Fruit Trees in the Landscape, Emphasizing Apples
123GAR295 Section B: Saturday, March 17, 1–4 p.m., Bard College, Annandale, N.Y., Instructor: Steven McKay
A follow-up to the class Establishing Fruit Trees, renovating and managing mature apple trees is a primary focus of this session. All aspects of fruit tree care are also covered. Topics include spraying, pruning, critter protection, and nutrient management—everything you need to know to manage a successful harvest of luscious tree-ripened fruit.$47/$42

Location: Olin Humanities Building

 

Saturday, February 23, 2013
Learn to design and maintain a herb garden, and how to make the most of the herbs you grow. Learn about the individual cultivation needs of culinary and medicinal herbs ans which will be the best ones for your garden.
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Olin Humanities Building
Website: Event Website

 

Monday, February 25, 2013
Gain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic design principles relating to the shaping of landscape space. Compositional ideas, abstract and concrete, are explored and expressed through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises. This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design. Instructor: David Dew Bruner, RLA
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Olin Humanities Building
Website: Event Website

 

Saturday, March 2, 2013
Want to have a great garden but don't really have the time? Careful planning can help make your dreams come true. This course (quickly) covers garden layout, plant selection, and maintenance techniques that will make your landscape feel more like a getaway and less like a chore. Instructor: Naomi Brooks
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Olin Humanities Building
Website: Event Website

 

Saturday, March 9, 2013
The interest in locally grown food has sparked enthusiasm for raising fruits and vegetables at home, schools and businesses. Learn how to design beautiful gardens by integrating edible plants into beds, borders, and containers. The addition of these plants to your palette creates new challenges for plant selection, layout, and sustainable maintenance. Please bring lunch.
Time: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Olin Humanities Building
Website: Event Website

 

Saturday, March 16, 2013
Pruning techniques, with an emphasis on fruit production are discussed and demonstrated on site. Try some supervised pruning yourself. Learn about corrective pruning of neglected and poorly managed trees, and techniques for effective training of young trees. Several kings of fruit trees are discussed. Please dress for the weather, wear eye protection and bring lunch.
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Olin Humanities Building
Website: Event Website

 

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