Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2019

To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 45 Horticulture Organic Vegetable Gardening Series Spend an entire season in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden learning about organic vegetable gardening. All sessions will be taught by Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist, Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden. Classes are a combination of lecture, demonstration, and outdoor practice; bring your gardening gloves. Dress for the weather. Register for all three sessions at once and receive a ten percent discount. $86.10/$108 The Organic Vegetable Garden in Spring Learn about early-season vegetables that thrive in the cool spring temperatures. Discuss and practice early-season bed preparation, seed sowing, and harvesting techniques. $32/$40 | Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center Saturday, April 6, 9 – 11 a.m. The Organic Vegetable Garden in Summer Through classroom discussion and outdoor ac- tivities, learn about heat-loving vegetables and herbs to grow in your summer garden. Related topics include direct sowing, transplanting, sustainable watering techniques, and more. $32/$40 | Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center Saturday, May 18, 9 – 11 a.m. The Organic Vegetable Garden in Autumn The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of home-grown vegetables. Discuss and practice how to get the most out of the growing season by adding cool-season vegetables to your fall garden. Learn about variety selection, mulching, and extending the season. $32/$40 | Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center Saturday, July 20, 9 – 11 a.m. New! Installing Bees In Your Hive Learn to install a package of bees and a nuc colony. View a live bee installation demonstra- tion, including a step by step on the install- ment process and troubleshooting. A bee suit is required to participate. Wil Pilipauskas, head beekeeper, Willie’s Honey Company $42/$55.50 | Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. – noon New! Managing Overwintered Bees You got your bees through the winter, now what do you do? Learn to manage your bees in the erratic spring weather and avoid a swarm. You will have an opportunity to view live hives. Wil Pilipauskas, head beekeeper, Willie’s Honey Company $42/$55.50 | Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center Saturday, April 13, 1 – 4 p.m. New! Pollinators in the Fruit Orchard Many insects besides honeybees can pollinate your orchard. A fruitful orchard depends on good soil, a congenial climate, appropriate pruning, and pollinators.You will learn which pollinators are most effective, and how to pro- vide care and habitat for these hard-working, indispensible creatures. Dan Bussey, apple historian and preservationist $32/$40 | Classroom 1, Learning Center Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Spring Containers at the Garden Tour the Garden’s spring containers to collect ideas for your own. Create a take-home container with plants perfect for varying spring temperatures and a full-sun to partial-shade location. Pansies, forced bulbs, and other spring treasures may be used. Please bring gloves. Dress for the weather. Kathryn Deery, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $71.20/$89 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Tuesday, April 16, 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. New! Hands-on Gardening: Dividing Perennials Do you have areas in your Garden with lots of beautiful perennials? Learn tips and tricks to spread the wealth to other areas by dividing perennials in the spring. Explore the basics, then head outside for a hands-on demonstra- tion. Please bring gloves. Dress for the weather. Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $19/$23.75 | Plant Science Lab, Regenstein Center Wednesday, April 17, 10 – 11 a.m. New! Water Garden in a Vase Workshop Learn proper methods to grow a living plant arrangement in a water-filled vase, including which plants do best in water and how to care for them to keep them happy and healthy. With rocks, pebbles, sand, or moss, you can create your own personal design. All materials are provided. Please bring gloves. Tim Pollak, outdoor floriculturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $71.20/$89 | Classroom 5, Learning Center Wednesday, April 24, 6 – 8 p.m. Living Pansy Wreath Workshop Welcome the arrival of spring with a pansy wreath to brighten your front door. Create a lush, colorful living wreath by planting a moss- lined wire frame with pansies and ivy. Wreath care options will also be discussed. Please bring an apron, rubber gloves, and scissors. All other materials are provided. Karen Thomson, topiary designer, Thomson Topiaries $69/$86.25 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Tuesday, April 30, 6 – 8:30 p.m. Hydrangeas Hydrangeas showcase an old-fashioned charm that is hard to resist. Through photos of a va- riety species in full bloom, discover all aspects of successfully growing hydrangeas, hardiness issues and pruning techniques by species, as well as how to manage bloom color. Glenn Grosch, horticulturist and agronomist $42/$52.50 | Classroom 5, Learning Center Saturday, May 4, 9:30 a.m. – noon Strawberries and Cream Hanging Basket Workshop Cascades of strawberries and nasturtiums growing in moss-lined baskets will beautify your porch or patio. Learn how to create a beautiful (and delicious) hanging basket to take home. Get planting and watering tips and recipes. Please bring gardening gloves. All materials are included. Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist, Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden $62/$77.50 | Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center Thursday, May 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m. New! Creating a High-Yield Cutting Garden Would you like to grow your own bouquet? Discover new ideas on what to plant and how to care for cut flowers. Learn simple techniques for creating beautiful arrangements and create a small cut-flower arrangement to take home. Nina Koziol, garden writer $42/$52.50 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. – noon