Chicago Botanic Garden Fall 2020

Regenstein School | Adult Education 26 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Cutting Back Perennials Many perennial plants need pruning before winter hits. Learn which plants to cut back and the best methods and tools. After a brief indoor introduction, head outside for a hands- on demonstration. A portion of the class will consist of outdoor demonstration and practice. Dress for the weather and bring gloves. Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $19/$24 | Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Wednesday, October 21, 10 – 11 a.m. Growing Herbs Indoors and Out Rosemary, bay leaves, thyme, basil, and oregano are staple herbs for cooks, and there are many more that are just as easy to grow. In summer, herbs attract pollinators and add fragrance to the garden, and in winter, they can brighten a kitchen counter or windowsill. Discover the joy of growing, harvesting, and using your own fresh herbs. Nina Koziol, garden writer $32/$40 | Linnaeus Room, Regenstein Center Saturday, October 24, 10 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 | Linnaeus Room, Regenstein Center Saturday, October 24, 1 – 3 p.m. New! Flores de Los Muertos Explore the two-day celebration Día de Los Muertos, and discover the horticultural connec- tions to this holiday and its cultural roots. Take a journey that began more than 3,000 years ago and learn about the history, traditions, symbols, and flowers that make up this colorful festival. Carlos Barajas, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $32/$40 | Classroom 6, Learning Center Saturday, October 31, 9 – 11 a.m. Where Do Plant Names Come From? Online Our binomial system for plant names is a terrif- ic system. Who decides on the name? Why do some names change? What's up with trade- marks and patents? Take this class and get your plant name questions answered. 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. Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator $32/$40 | Online Saturday, November 7, 9 – 11 a.m. Houseplants 101: Online 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. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Reg- istered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. Anna Gordon, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $32/$40 | Online Sunday, November 8, 9 – 11 a.m. Succulents 101: Online Do you think you lack a green thumb? Do you have trouble keeping plants alive? Explore the captivating world of succulents. We will discuss needs and care techniques of common succulents and cactus, what succulence in plants really means, and other examples of low-maintenance arid plants. 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. Anna Gordon, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $32/$40 | Online Sunday, November 8, noon – 2 p.m. Podando para Professionales Pruning for Spanish-Speaking Professionals Este repaso de prácticas de podar para jardin- eros profesionales incluirá técnicas, tiempo, y cómo escoger las mejores herramientas. Debido a que parte de la clase estará afuera se requiere que traigan tijeras y serrucho para practicar. Una discusión de cómo tratar con sus clientes y qué información debe compartir con ellos antes de empezar un trabajo también será incluido. This review of pruning practices will be taught in Spanish. Manuel Sanchez, groundskeeper, Chicago Botanic Garden $49/$62 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Tuesday, November 10, 9 a.m. – noon Holiday Lighting Techniques 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. Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $32/$40 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Tuesday, November 10, 6 – 8 p.m. Forcing Bulbs for Indoor Color To add a breath of spring to your home this winter, discover proper techniques for forcing bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and minor bulbs. You will learn to choose varieties that are good performers and to combine them in one pot for a mini-garden effect. You will then pot up some bulbs to take home. William Moss, horticulture educator $49/$62 | Classroom 6, Learning Center Saturday, November 14, 9 – 11 a.m. Shiitake Mushroom Cultivation Workshop The shiitake is an edible mushroom native to East Asia that is used in many dishes across the world. Explore the history and various methods of shiitake mushroom cultivation. You will create and leave with your own inoculated oak log that will produce shiitake mushrooms for years to come. Moira O’Keefe, wild mushroom expert $49/$62 | Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Saturday, November 14, noon – 2 p.m.