Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2020

To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 47 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 Elements of the Garden: Fences & Lattice From picket to basket weave, shadowbox to post and rail, you will discover various types of fences and determine which design best suits your home. Compare different materials such as wood, metal, and vinyl. Lattice used in fencing, trellises, and screening partitions will also be explored. Tim Lally, ASLA, PLA, principal, Timothy Lally Design $32/$40 | Classroom 6, Learning Center Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. New! English Gardening Styles Historic English gardens used beautiful plants in amazing compositions. Discover exciting gar- dening styles with a strong focus on examining relevant plants and combinations for your own garden. Explore specific examples of gardening success at gardens such as Great Dixter, Sissin- ghurst, Gravetye Manor, RHS-Wisley, and the Royal Botanic Garden-Kew. Mark Dwyer, former director of horticulture, Rotary Botanical Gardens $32/$40 | Classroom 1, Learning Center Thursday, May 7, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Painting Your Garden with Plants: Sun and Shade Register for both sessions at once and save ten percent. $57/$72 Designing the Sunny Border The well-designed border wears a combination of perennials, annuals, and shrubs that provide three seasons of color and winter interest. Learn how to artfully combine plants with an emphasis on the use of color, texture, and form. Whether you are a new gardener or have an established border that could use updating, this class is for you. Nina Koziol, garden writer $32/$40 | Classroom 2, Learning Center Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m. – noon Designing the Shade Garden A garden shaded by trees or buildings is often a challenge for the gardener who is faced with low light levels, tree roots, and soil that is often dry. Discover solutions and ideas for artful plantings that can help you create effective combinations with optimal color, texture, and form. Nina Koziol, garden writer $32/$40 | Classroom 2, Learning Center Saturday, April 11, 1 – 3 p.m. New! The Fragrant Garden Imagine wonderful scents in your garden from April through October. With careful selection and placement of a wide range of fragrant plants—trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs that emit a fragrance or have fragrant foliage—you can achieve the sweet smell of success in your garden. Mark Dwyer, former director of horticulture, Rotary Botanical Gardens $32/$40 | Classroom 2, Learning Center Friday, May 8, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Gardens that Heal: A Prescription for Wellness A daylong seminar Get inspired by the latest research from na- tional experts on how nature affects our health and wellness. Discover how informed garden design can promote the well-being of visitors, patients, and staff. Registration includes semi- nar, parking fees, and lunch. $129 early bird fee before April 15 $149 | Alsdorf Auditorium, Regenstein Center Wednesday, May 13, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Garden Design