Chicago Botanic Garden Winter 2019

32 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Elements of the Garden: Patios The patio is a place to enjoy meals, relax, and spend time with family and friends. Consider design basics such as style, size, shape, and substance. Discover various paving materials such as brick, bluestone, concrete pavers, and lannon stone that complement the architectur- al style of your home and reflect the spirit of your garden. Tim Lally, ASLA, PLA, principal, Timothy Lally Design $32/$40 | Classroom 6, Learning Center Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Gardens of the 1920s Home gardens in the 1920s celebrated and welcomed nature. Birdhouses, birdbaths, fish ponds, and rock gardens were the rage. Cottage-garden perennials, such as Canter- bury bells, irises, foxglove, phlox, pyrethrum, coreopsis, hollyhocks, roses, columbine, and poppies were just some of the flowers that adorned the front and back gardens. Nina Koziol, garden writer $32/$40 | Classroom 1, Learning Center Tuesday, March 31, 10 a.m. – noon Weekend Designer Series This lecture series, created for homeown- ers and novice designers, will take you from basic design theories to site-planning techniques and finally to techniques for implementing a design plan. Register for all five sessions at once and receive a ten percent discount. Please call (847) 835-6801 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to receive the discount. We recommend that you attend all five classes in the series. Introduction to Design Principles This workshop introduces and reviews the landscape design process of site analysis, conceptual design, and evaluations, based on principles of balance, symmetry, proportion, scale, and unity. Through plant combinations and landscape features, you will learn about color, texture, line, form, and methods of creating garden spaces. Valerie Gerdes Lemme, landscape architect, ASLA $32/$40 | Classroom 1, Learning Center Tuesday, February 4, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Foundation Planting Design Whether old or new, many homes have foun- dation plantings that need revamping. Learn the principles of good foundation design and view examples of plants that work well, reduce maintenance, and provide multi-seasonal inter- est. Good design will improve the curb appeal of your home, thus increasing its value. Valerie Gerdes Lemme, landscape architect, ASLA $32/$40 | Classroom 1, Learning Center Tuesday, February 11, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Front Yard Design Learn the basics of front yard landscape design by demonstrating how proper planting design can change the way you use and view your property. Your design should respond to your home’s architecture and be aesthetically pleasing. Topics include proper plant types and spacing, focusing and screening views, and creating curb appeal. Tim Lally, ASLA, PLA, principal, Timothy Lally Design $32/$40 | Classroom 1, Learning Center Tuesday, February 18, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Backyard Design Learn to create an enjoyable backyard space that is functional and fun. Explore the design and development of dining and entertaining areas such as decks and patios, children’s play spaces, and outdoor storage and utility areas. Learn how to screen and focus views to create a sense of enclosure for private areas with comfort and security. Tim Lally, ASLA, PLA, principal, Timothy Lally Design $32/$40 | Classroom 1, Learning Center Tuesday, February 25, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. From the Drawing Board to the Border How do you take your plans from the drawing board to creating the garden without being overwhelmed by the amount of work and money? Learn how to develop a shopping list and timeline to phase the work over several seasons. You’ll receive some useful tips on budgeting, purchasing plants, and working with landscape professionals. Valerie Gerdes Lemme, landscape architect, ASLA $32/$40 | Classroom 1, Learning Center Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Garden Design