Chicago Botanic Garden Fall 2020

Regenstein School | Adult Education 28 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. New! Fallscaping: Best Plants for Fall Color Discover the value that native perennials offer the environment and wildlife. Learn what you can do to provide native habitat in your own garden while helping local pollinators and nectar-seeking insects. Explore interesting plant combinations, including natives and nativars, for both sun and shade. The School's CEUs=2 hours OPC elective Nina Koziol, garden writer $52/$65 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Thursday, October 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Gardening Techniques: Session A Learn tips and techniques used by professional gardeners through a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. Acquire solid garden- ing skills and determine best management practices. Discover fall planting techniques, bulbs, turf care, plant wildlife protection, garden maintenance, and winterization. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent. PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement Instructor TBD $249/$312 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 6 Saturdays, October 10 – November 14, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. New! Native Perennials for the Midwest Garden Discover shrubs, perennials, and grasses for the home garden that offer great fall color with their foliage, textures, late-season flowers, and seedheads. The School's CEUs=2 hours OPC elective Nina Koziol, garden writer $52/$65 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Thursday, October 15, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. New! Plant Propagation Techniques Discover the fundamental principles involved in plant propagation. Each session is scheduled at the ideal time of year to ensure success of the technique covered. Detailed laboratory sessions will cover seed collection and growing, hardwood cutting of flowering shrubs and co- nifers, grafting of conifers and flowering trees, and the division and layering of perennials and flowering shrubs. The School's CEUs=12 hours OPC elective Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator $249/$312 | Meet at Production Greenhouses 4 Sundays, October 18, November 8, February 7, and March 14, 9 a.m. – noon Columnar Trees for Small Landscapes: Online As landscapes become smaller, the need for large shade is reduced. Most species of trees have cultivars that were developed to be narrow to meet the needs of the small-space garden. Learn what characteristics make this group of specialized trees so popular and how to include them in your next design. 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. The School’s CEUs=2 hours OPC elective Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator, Chicago Botanic Garden $52/$65 | Online Saturday, November 7, 1:30 – 3:30 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; pho- tosynthesis; 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 Jeff Gorra, biologist, X-Bar Diagnostics Systems, Inc. $279/$349 | Classroom 4, Learning Center 7 Mondays & 5 Thursdays, November 5 – December 21, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (first session is on a Thursday; no class Novem- ber 26 or December 10) Pruning for Professionals This course is designed as a comprehensive review of basic pruning practices for landscape professionals. The afternoon session consists of demonstrations in the field that illustrate the techniques discussed during the morning session. There will also be a review of pruning tools and equipment care. Please dress for the weather. Lunch is on your own. The School’s CEUs=4.5 hours OPC elective Tom Tiddens, Thomas Fritz, and Chris Henning, plant health care specialists and certified arborists, Chicago Botanic Garden $71/$89 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Thursday, November 12, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dwarf Plants for Small Spaces: Online With smaller spaces for landscape plants, there is a need for smaller plants. This class will cover both conifers and deciduous plants that are suitable for small landscapes and rooftop gardens. The School’s CEUs=2 hours OPC elective Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator, Chicago Botanic Garden $52/$65 | Online Tuesday, December 1, 6 – 8 p.m. NOTE TO READERS: This issue went to print in mid-August. Please check chicagobotanic.org and our social media channels for any updates or changes to classes or events.