Chicago Botanic Garden Winter 2019

Horticulture To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 31 Gardening Techniques: Session C Learn tips and techniques used by profes- sional gardeners through a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. Acquire solid gardening skills, learn a variety of techniques, and determine best management practices in the field of horticulture. Gain applicable skills in plant selection, spring assessment and planning, spring perennials and annuals, soil preparation, pruning shrubs and hedges, and control of spring weeds. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent. PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement William Moss, horticulture educator $249/$312 | Classroom 6, Learning Center 6 Saturdays, March 21 – April 25, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. New! Hawaiian Plants Explore native tropical fauna, indigenous peoples, and how culture is tied to horticulture. Take a glimpse into the ancient Hawaiian way of life by touching on topics such as island biology, native agriculture systems, Hawaiian legends, and the importance of plants to the native Hawaiian’s culture. The School’s CEUs =2 hours OPC elective KaMele Sanchez, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $52/$65 | Classroom 5, Learning Center Saturday, March 21, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Botany 1 Why, botanically speaking, is a tomato a fruit? What is the difference between a fern and a moss? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you explore subjects such as the importance of plants to our lives; taxonomy and classification; plant life cycles, distinguish- ing features, and diversity of plants. OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement Ellen Phillips, horticulture educator $279/$349 | Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center 6 Mondays & 4 Wednesdays, March 23 – April 27, 6:30 – 9 p.m. (no class April 8) Hardy Bulbs Gain the confidence and knowledge to use a wide variety of bulbs to enhance your clients’ gardens or your own. Explore the many bulbs that brighten the spring, summer, and fall garden. Learn to identify more than 60 hardy bulbs, corms, and tubers. Bloom sequences, cultural requirements, and bulb selection will also be discussed. OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement Jill Selinger,Chicago Botanic Garden, and William Moss, horticulture educator $320/$400 | Classroom 1, Learning Center 7 Tuesdays, March 24 – May 5, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Also includes Garden Walks (select one) Meet at Visitor Center 6 Thursdays March 26 – April 30, 8 – 10 a.m. or 6 Saturdays March 28 – May 2, 8 – 10 a.m. Dwarf Conifers Dwarf conifers are excellent additions to any garden, particularly for adding four-season interest. Broaden your plant knowledge and design palette with this illustrated lecture and Garden tour. Learn to identify and use dwarf conifers for big impact. The School’s CEUs=2 hours OPC elective Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator $52/$65 | Classroom 5, Learning Center Saturday, April 11, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Soil Basics Soil is an irreplaceable natural resource that affects plant selection and growth. Learn to maintain healthy soil; use compost, fertilizers, soilless and potting mixes, and other amend- ments. Discover how water cycles through a garden and affects soils and plants. Course fee includes a professionally analyzed test of your garden soil. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisite: Botany 1. PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement Ellen Phillips, horticulture educator $269/$337 | Classroom 4, Learning Center 6 Thursdays, April 16 – May 21, 6:30 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 2, 1 – 4 p.m. Botany 2 How do seeds germinate and develop into mature plants? How do plants move water up through their roots to their topmost branches? Explore subjects such as the plant cell; anatomy and growth of roots, stems, and leaves; photo- synthesis; and the symbiotic association of plant roots with beneficial fungi and bacteria. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisite: Botany 1. PGL 2 and GDC requirement Jeffrey Gorra, biologist, X-Bar Diagnostics Systems, Inc. $279/$349 | Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center 6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays, May 11 – June 22, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (no class May 25) Small Flowering Trees Small flowering trees are a critical component of nearly every garden and landscape. This course covers approximately 40 genera and many more species and cultivars that thrive in our region. Identification, cultural information, aesthetic qualities, and landscape uses will be emphasized. Learn to select appropriate trees to add interest and depth to your garden and landscape projects. OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC requirement Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator, Chicago Botanic Garden $320/$400 | Classroom 1, Learning Center 7 Tuesdays, May 12 – June 23, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Also includes Garden Walks (select one) Meet at Visitor Center 6 Thursdays, May 14 – June 18, 9 – 11 a.m. or 6 Saturdays, May 16 – June 20, 9 – 11 a.m.