Chicago Botanic Garden Summer 2019

40 To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. Horticulture courses help students acquire the information and techniques needed to grow ornamental plants and maintain a healthy garden or lawn. Class locations are subject to change. Some classes may be held outdoors as weather permits. New! Insect Topiary Create a portable, whimsical topiary using insect-shaped galvanized wire frames. You will stuff the frame with long-fibered sphagnum moss and plant with a variety of stunning annuals and perennials. Insect frames include bees, praying mantis, ladybugs, and more. Karen Thomson, topiary designer, Thomson Topiaries $79/$98.75 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Wednesday, June 5, 6 – 9 p.m. New! Growing Sassy Bulbs Do you want to grow spectacular, showy summer and autumn bulbs? Discuss combina- tions of tender and tropical bulbs for glorious blossoms through the end of the gardening season. Explore varieties, care, and adding summer accents and autumn spice to the land- scape. Each participant will pot up a grouping of summer bulbs to enjoy at home. Please bring gloves. William Moss, horticulture educator, The Garden Boss $47.20/$59 | Classroom 6, Learning Center Thursday, June 6, 6 – 8 p.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 Summer Containers at the Garden Enjoy a tour featuring the Chicago Botanic Garden’s summer containers. Then prepare your own, take-home, warm-season, mixed container suitable for sun or partial shade. Your container may include annuals, perennials, herbs, and decorative foliage. Please bring gloves. Dress for the weather. Kathryn Deery, horticulturist, coordinator of visitor events and programs, Chicago Botanic Garden $71.20/$89 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Tuesday, June 11, 10 a.m. – noon or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Gardening in Raised Beds Reap a bountiful harvest from your own raised beds. Discover the ease and advantage of growing vegetables in this ultimate garden amenity. Learn about building materials and basic construction, plus crop planning ideas, space-saving techniques, and accessibility opportunities. Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist, Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden $32/$40 | Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center Saturday, June 15, 9 – 11 a.m. Culinary Herb Container Garden Looking to freshen up your favorite dishes for summer? Create a container garden for fresh herbs any time you need them. Learn the ba- sics of herb care and usage while potting up a selection of culinary herbs and other edibles to add a taste of summer to your dinner table. Jill Selinger, manager, adult education, Chicago Botanic Garden $68/$85 | Classroom 5, Learning Center Tuesday, June 18, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Horticulture