Chicago Botanic Garden Summer 2019

To register, visit chicagobotanic.org/education or call (847) 835-6801. 43 Horticulture 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. Lisa Hilgenberg, horticulturist, Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden $32/$40 | Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center Saturday, July 20, 9 – 11 a.m. New! Life of a Beekeeper Being a beekeeper is more than enjoying the sweetness of honey. Learn what beekeep- ers do, the challenges they face, seasonal du- ties in tending to the hive, bee care techniques, equipment they use and maintain, and trends in bee management. Participants will leave with a greater appreciation for beekeepers and the work to maintain hives. Wil Pilipauskas, head beekeeper, Willie’s Honey Company $39.20/$49 | Linnaeus Room, Regenstein Center Saturday, July 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hands-on Gardening: Summer Pruning Today’s pruning of your trees and shrubs will define how they grow for years to come. Learn which cuts to avoid, which cuts are essential, and which cuts are a matter of your personal style. Please dress for the weather and bring pruners. David Murray, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $32/$40 | Classroom 5, Learning Center Saturday, July 20, 1 – 3 p.m. Hanging Basket Workshop Do you admire those fabulous hanging baskets you see at the Chicago Botanic Garden? Learn some tricks of the trade during a discussion of different styles, materials, and plant ideas. Maintenance tips will also be discussed. Each student will plant their own wire and moss hanging basket to enjoy at home. Please bring gloves. Alicia Green, coordinator, Buehler Enabling Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden $71.20/$89 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Thursday, July 25, 10 a.m. – noon New! Moon Garden Plant Walk Most of us notice how gorgeous gardens are when the sun is shining, but how often do we see what they look like at night? Take an evening Garden walk to view and discuss night blooming plants and how to add them in your own garden. You might even catch some night pollinators in action. Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $28/$35 | Meet at Visitor Center Friday, July 26, 9 – 10:30 p.m. Design & Grow: Dahlia Intensive See details on page 51 Saturday, September 14, 10 a.m. – noon Backstage Pass: Secrets of the Garden Wall The Garden Wall and Berm zips by in a flash for drivers on the Edens Expressway, yet there is so much more to appreciate. Tour this highly visible, yet virtually inaccessible, jewel in the crown of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Join us and discover the secret gardens along the mile- long Garden Wall. Dave Cantwell, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden $32/$40 | Meet at Visitor Center Saturday, September 28, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Horticulture Certificate of Merit Program Anyone may register for a certificate program course as long as the prerequisites noted in the course description have been met. New! Planting for Pollinators The plight of pollinators and nec- tar-feeding insects is well known. Honeybees, native bees, monarch butterflies, moths, and many lesser-known insects rely mainly on native plants for survival and reproduction. Ex- plore recommended pollinator-attracting plants for Midwest gardens including native and nonnative cultivars, and nectar-rich varieties. The School’s CEUs=2 hours OPC elective Nina Koziol, garden writer $51.20/$64 | Classroom 4, Learning Center Saturday, June 8, 1 – 3 p.m. Recognizing Sedges in the Field See details on page 46 OPC elective Tuesday, June 11, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Gardening Techniques: Session D Learn tips and techniques used by profes- sional gardeners through a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. Acquire solid gardening skills and determine best manage- ment practices. We will cover plant selection, perennial and annual care and maintenance, pruning techniques, tool maintenance, and identification and control of common weeds. Dress for the weather. PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator $249.60/$312 | Classroom 5, Learning Center 6 Saturdays, June 15 – July 27, 8 – 11 a.m. (no class July 6) Meet the Cultivars: Deciduous Trees Delve into the many cultivars of deciduous trees. Explore their desirable characteristics and how they differ from the species. Learn to select the perfect tree for your next design project or home garden. The School’s CEUs=2 hours OPC elective Mark Zampardo, Ph.D., horticulture educator $51.20/$64 | Classroom 5, Learning Center Saturday, June 15, noon – 2 p.m. New! Fungal Diversity in Illinois Showcased in this course are the wild mush- rooms of Northern Illinois, specifically those of Lake, Cook, DuPage, Lee, Ogle, and White- side counties as they appear throughout the seasons. Learn defining characteristics, edibility, and idiosyncrasies of native fungi. The School’s CEUs=2 hours OPC elective Moira O’Keefe, wild mushroom expert $51.20/$64 | Classroom 1, Learning Center Saturday, June 29, noon – 2 p.m. Herbaceous Perennials Discover ornamental qualities, identification techniques, cultural practices, and landscape uses of more than 60 herbaceous perennials for the Midwest. Plants studied will include favorites such as astilbe and hosta, in addition to lesser-known plants including meadow rue and toad lily. Prerequisite: Botany 1. OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement Jill Selinger, manager, adult education, Chicago Botanic Garden, and William Moss, horticultural educator, The Garden Boss $319.20/$399 | Classroom 1, Learning Center 7 Tuesdays, July 9 – August 20, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Also includes Garden Walks (select one) Meet at Visitor Center 6 Thursdays, July 11 – August 15, 9 – 11 a.m. or 6 Saturdays, July 13 – August 17, 9 – 11 a.m.