Discover the secrets of urban gardening in Chicago with horticulture classes that cover topics such as plant propagation, landscape design, and sustainable gardening practices.
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Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Annex 1, Chicago, IL
Make a family of snowmen bundled up for a cold winters’ day. This 4- x 6-inch figurine is complete with four little snowmen wearing adorable winter accessories. Learn needle felting techniques and how to sculpt wool into fun and imaginative shapes.
Roses are universally loved, but pests and diseases can temper the excitement of even the most passionate rose enthusiast. Tom Soulsby will review common rose pests and diseases and share tips with you on diagnosis and control. He will also dig deeper into how prevention, proper garden maintenance, and plant selection are the best first steps toward a healthy rose garden.
In this discussion and demonstration class, you will learn how to divide plants and pick up propagation tips and techniques through the help of Rachel Catlett. Fall is a great time to divide most perennial plants, a winning proposition for all involved. The plants are happier and will respond with great vigor the following spring, you gain more of the plants you love, and you usually end up with enough to share with friends.
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Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Starting plants from seed is both interesting and relatively easy! This course covers all elements of starting both annuals (flowers and vegetables) and perennials from seed. The discussion includes plant selection, containers, planting mixes, watering, heating, lighting, and disease control. This is a must for beginners and a good review for the experienced gardener.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
As the most popular flavor in the world, truly fine vanilla is at once rich, sweet, and sophisticated, possessing a euphoric flavor and fragrance that sends pure joy to the pleasure centers of the brain. Vanilla is warm and complex, and has a bit of spice or flowery notes. It is the fruit of two orchid species know as Vanilla planifolia ’Andrews’ or Vanilla tahitensis ’Moore’. To the Nielsen family, third generation owners of Nielsen...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Annex 1, Chicago, IL
This class is designed for curious people who are considering raising backyard chickens, as well as for those who already have their own birds and who want to learn more! Come learn about local laws, how to raise chicks, care for adult birds, and keep your neighbors happy!
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn about growing woody plants, both deciduous and evergreen. Whether you are a beginning or experienced home gardener, you can improve your skills to choose, plant, and place the perfect tree or shrub, as well as short- and long-term care techniques.
Hydrangeas showcase an old-fashioned charm that is hard to resist. Through photos of a variety species in full bloom, discover all aspects of successfully growing hydrangeas, hardiness issues and pruning techniques by species, as well as how to manage bloom color.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
At last, a vegetative plant propagation course for the home gardener! Glenn Grosch will give you both the practical knowledge and the confidence needed to add vegetative propagation to your list of gardening skills. Specific areas to be covered include division, layering, leaf and stem cuttings, bulb division, and hardwood and softwood cuttings. Included in the discussion will be the plants best suited for each method of propagation.
Prepare your bonsai trees for the fall and winter seasons. Proper feeding, pruning, and winter storage options for both temperate and tropical bonsai will be covered.
Now is the time to start putting your roses to bed for the winter. Join Tom Soulsby and learn about the degrees of cold tolerance and the proper way to protect various types of roses. Grandiflora, floribunda, hybrid tea, shrub, miniature, and climbing roses will be discussed. A portion of the class will consist of outdoor demonstrations and hands-on practice, so dress for the weather and bring thorn-resistant gloves.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
In this course, you'll learn the basics of the second most consumed beverage on earth after water—tea. We'll cover how tea is grown and harvested and how the leaves are processed into the many styles of tea on the market today. You'll then get a chance to try each of the six types of tea. Tony Gebely has been studying tea for more than ten years, has traveled to tea growing regions, and has been teaching tea in the Chicago region for many...
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Propagating plants by using cuttings is an economical and exciting way to supply plants for the garden. Learn how to propagate annuals, perennials, and even woody plants from cuttings. Cathy Thomas will discuss timing, supplies, and the environment needed, and demonstrate techniques to help you achieve success. Note: Please refer to this Map for more details on the class venue.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Learn how to split your beehive to make nucleus colonies or more honey-production hives. There will be a live demonstration of splitting a hive. All participants are required to bring their own bee suit. There will not be extra suits available at the class.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Explore some of the most common summer weeds in the Midwest. You will learn the basics of weed identification, life cycles, and habitat, in order to best manage them in the landscape.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Explore dry and wet seed processing for your backyard or community garden. The workshop includes strategies to collect seeds, hands-on processing, and tips for storage to extend the life of your seeds. Materials for this class are inexpensive and easy to find so you can replicate these techniques at home.
Flowering bulbs provide vivid color after the doldrums of winter. Learn to select and grow bulbs to enhance your garden. Discuss season-extending bulb design and how to interplant with perennials and shrubs for a spectacular display. Note: This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance
Do you wish that your outdoor holiday lights could be spectacular? Explore techniques to decorate trees and shrubs with lights. Learn to estimate equipment and time, install the lights, and maintain a beautiful show. A portion of the class will consist of outdoor demonstration. Dress for the weather.
Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Join us for a discussion of orchid cultural requirements, focusing on the orchid root system and the importance of proper potting. Discover what makes a good potting mix, how to pot for different growing conditions and how to troubleshoot poor growth, a lack of flowers, and dying leaves. It’s all in the roots! A tour of the Orchid Show is included.
One of the great joys of gardening is taking time to observe all the winged wonders that visit your plants. Discover some of the most common birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects that visit local gardens and learn what to plant to attract them.
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