Chicago Botanic Garden Fall 2019

Weekend Gardener Classes Bulbs for Beginners 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. After class, stop by the Fall Bulb Festival to purchase bulbs for your garden with advice from Jill Selinger. Jill Selinger, Chicago Botanic Garden $32/$40 | Linnaeus Room, Regenstein Center Saturday, October 5, 9 – 11 a.m. Tool Prep and Sharpening Workshop Before temperatures drop below freezing, learn how to properly sharpen and oil your garden tools; winterize lawn mowers, small power equipment, and irrigation systems; and get snow equipment ready for winter. You will have an opportunity to practice what you learn, so bring a pair of pruners or other small tools for sharpening. Manuel Sanchez, groundskeeper, Chicago Botanic Garden $15/$19 | Maintenance Building Saturday, October 12, 9 – 10 a.m. Houseplants 101 Learn to select the right plant for a partic- ular indoor space and how to determine ideal lighting levels. Explore correct watering principles and know when to repot and prune your houseplants. Featured plants include Phalaenopsis orchids, bonsai, terrariums, and air plants. Justin Schmitz, Gethsemane Garden Center $32/$40 | Classroom 6, Learning Center Sunday, October 13, 9 – 11 a.m. Plant Propagation Made Easy Propagation is a key skill of a well-rounded gardener. You will gain practical knowledge and confidence for successful vegetative propagation. Topics covered include division, layering, leaf and stem cuttings, bulb division, and hardwood and softwood cuttings, as well as the best-suited plants for different methods. Glenn Grosch, horticulture educator $42/$53 | Classroom 6, Learning Center Saturday, October 19, 9:30 a.m. – noon Planning Your Vegetable Garden Fall is a great time to start planning next year’s vegetable and herb gardens. Learn about soil preparation and tests, vegetable garden lay- outs, heirloom and modern cultivars, and when and how to plant for a continued, flavorful harvest. Nina Koziol, garden writer $32/$40 | Classroom 1, Learning Center Saturday, October 26, 1 – 3 p.m. Where Do Plant Names Come From? Our binomial system for plant names is a terrific system. Who decides on the name? Why do some names change? What's up with trademarks and patents? Take this class and get your plant name questions answered. Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator $32/$40 | Classroom 6, Learning Center Saturday, November 2, 9 – 11 a.m. Basic Pruning for Homeowners Winter is the best time to prune most trees and shrubs. Proper pruning is the key to maintain- ing plant health and shape. Learn techniques for dormant winter pruning, pruning principles for trees and shrubs, and the proper use of tools. A portion of the class will consist of outdoor demonstration and practice. Dress for the weather. Tom Tiddens, plant health care supervisor & certified arborist, Chicago Botanic Garden $42/$53 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Saturday, December 7, 9 – 11:30 a.m. Weekend Gardener Classes