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Learn how to grow your own vegetables and maintain a beautiful garden in the city of Chicago with classes on urban gardening, container gardening, and sustainable gardening practices.

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Hardy Bulbs

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the secrets to creating stunning gardens with an array of vibrant and resilient bulbs. Master the art of identifying over 60 hardy bulbs, corms, and tubers, and gain valuable insights into their blooming patterns and cultural needs. Elevate your gardening expertise and bring your clients' gardens to life with this comprehensive course.

(121) All levels 18 and older
$499

7 sessions

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Principles of Garden Design

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn how to apply your design skills to create stunning garden spaces. Discover the spatial properties of landscape materials and how they can enhance your concept plans and construction-level drawings. Take your design knowledge to the next level with this professional course.

(121) All levels 18 and older
$619

8 sessions

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Small Flowering Trees

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the secrets to creating a captivating garden with an array of beautiful and vibrant small flowering trees. Uncover the art of selecting the perfect trees to enhance the aesthetic appeal and depth of your landscape. Join us to develop your knowledge and transform your garden into a breathtaking masterpiece.

(121) All levels 18 and older
$499

13 sessions

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Ephemeral Spring Wildflowers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the enchanting world of native woodland wildflowers and their captivating natural history. Uncover their unique identification traits and uncover the secrets behind their rapid growth, flowering, and fruiting. Immerse yourself in a transformative walk through the woods, where you'll witness these ephemeral wonders come to life.

(121) All levels 18 and older

Three Sisters Gardening

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Experience the time-honored wisdom of Three Sisters Gardening, an Indigenous American tradition fostering symbiotic growth. Explore the harmonious relationship between corn, beans, and squash as they thrive together in your garden. Delve into the history and practicalities of cultivating these crops, tailored for the Midwest climate, with a hands-on garden walk for real-world insight.

(121) All levels 18 and older

Soil Basics

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Enhance your gardening skills by understanding the vital role of soil. Discover the secrets to maintaining healthy soil and learn how water cycles affect plants. Get your garden soil professionally analyzed for optimal growth.

(121) Beginner 18 and older
$374

7 sessions

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Spring Containers at the Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Get inspired by the Chicago Botanic Garden's stunning spring containers and learn how to create your own for a full-sun or partial-shade location. Discover the best plants that can withstand varying spring temperatures, including pansies and forced bulbs. Don't forget to dress appropriately and bring gloves if needed!

(121) All levels 18 and older

Botany 2

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Discover the fascinating world of plant growth and development in this advanced botany course. Explore the intricate processes of seed germination, water movement, photosynthesis, and symbiotic relationships. Prerequisite: Botany 1.

(121) Intermediate 18 and older
$462

12 sessions

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Summer Containers at the Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of creating vibrant and thriving summer containers designed for both sunlit and shaded spaces. Immerse yourself in a guided tour of stunning garden displays before harnessing your own creativity to assemble a warm-season mixed container. Unleash your green thumb and craft a beautiful masterpiece of annuals, perennials, herbs, and decorative foliage. Don't forget to bring gloves!

(121) All levels 18 and older

Beginner Tropical Bonsai Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Unlock the artistry of tropical bonsai cultivation in our beginner workshop. Delve into essential care techniques and hands-on styling methods to craft your own stunning bonsai tree. With expert guidance and all materials provided, embark on a journey of creativity and horticultural mastery.

(121) Beginner 18 and older
$280

3 sessions

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Finding the Elusive More

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn the secrets of successfully hunting the prized Morel mushroom in this immersive course at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Unlock the early indicators, habitat knowledge, and perfect timing needed to uncover a bountiful supply of this cherished spring fungi. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of Morels.

(121) All levels 18 and older

Meet the Cultivars: Conifers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL

Discover the vast variety of conifer cultivars and uncover their unique traits. Gain expertise in selecting the ideal tree for your design projects or home gardens. Immerse yourself in the beauty of conifers during a guided garden walk.

(121) Intermediate 18 and older

Beginner Bird Walk

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Join us on an evening bird walk through the display gardens as we search for songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors.  No prior bird-watching experience is required, and binoculars are recommended but not necessary! 

(121) Beginner 18 and older

How to Divide Perennials

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL

Learn the secrets to multiplying your garden's beauty with expert tips on dividing perennials. Join us at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden for a hands-on workshop that will teach you how to spread the wealth of your perennials throughout your garden. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your gardening skills and create a stunning landscape.

(121) All levels 18 and older

Introduction to Bird-Watching

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Explore the fascinating world of bird-watching in the beautiful setting of Chicago. Learn the fundamentals of bird identification and observation techniques in this immersive class at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden. Join us for an unforgettable bird-watching experience and discover the diverse avian species that call this area home.

(121) Beginner 18 and older

Glorious Ground Covers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Uncover the beauty of low-growing plants that create a stunning foundation for landscapes. Delve into the world of ground covers that offer both aesthetics and ecological benefits, with their ability to provide food, shelter, and gorgeous textures. Join us for a guided walk amidst nature's finest offerings.

(121) All levels 18 and older

Tree Measurements and Terminology

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn how to determine the height and age of trees using simple techniques in this fascinating course. Discover the terminology used by foresters to describe various tree forms and habits. Dress for the weather and get ready to explore the secrets of the forest.

(121) All levels 18 and older

Pollinator Container Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the art of creating vibrant, pollinator-friendly containers with a variety of beautiful annuals at the prestigious Chicago Botanic Garden. Enhance your home's landscape and invitingly welcome pollinators with colorful blooms all season long. Don't forget your gloves!

(121) All levels 18 and older

Elements of the Garden: Patios

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Transform your outdoor space into a sanctuary with our exploration of patio design essentials. Dive into the intricacies of style, size, and material selection, from classic brick to versatile concrete pavers. Learn to create a welcoming retreat that harmonizes with your home's architecture and enhances the beauty of your garden.

(121) All levels 18 and older
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Terrarium Maker's Workshop

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Do you love terrariums? Are you curious about growing things, and want to start small (really small)? Are you already making terrariums, but want to find new techniques and inspiration? This workshop is for you! We will be making terrariums inside glass vessels of your choosing, using beach rocks, sand, soil, even crushed ceramic pieces and dryer lint. In this workshop, you will create beautiful miniature gardens you can take home and watch...

(83) All levels 9 and older
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