Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2020

To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 45 Horticulture Get Started With Roses This is a great course for the first-time rose grower or a refresher for the enthusiast. General planting, pruning, protection, and care will be discussed, along with examples of low-maintenance rose varieties suitable for the Chicago area. Thomas Soulsby, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $32/$40 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Saturday, May 16, 8 – 10 a.m. Summer Garden Maintenance Proper watering, fertilizing, pruning, edging, deadheading, staking, and mulching practices make the difference between a healthy, well- kept garden and a landscape that gets ahead of you. You will have a hands-on opportunity to practice what you learn, so bring along a pair of pruners. Please dress for the weather. Tim Johnson, director of horticulture, Chicago Botanic Garden $32/$40 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Sunday, May 17, 1 – 3 p.m. Bonsai Basics Learn the horticulture, art, and philosophy of bonsai through the history, fundamental aesthetic elements, and basic style types. You will learn about tools, wiring, soils, fertilizers, and year-round care. A walk to view part of the Garden‘s Bonsai Collection is included. Dress for the weather. Chris Baker, curator of bonsai, Chicago Botanic Garden $32/$40 | Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Sunday, May 31, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Horticulture Certificate of Merit Program Certificate classes are open to all, as long as prerequisites have been met. For details, visit chicagobotanic.org/certificate. 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. A supply list will be sent. 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. Prerequi- site: 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.