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Discover the secrets of urban gardening in Chicago with horticulture classes that cover topics such as plant propagation, landscape design, and sustainable gardening practices.

4 classes in-person in Chicago have spots left, and 4 classes live online are available.

Beginner Tropical Bonsai Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Unlock the artistry of tropical bonsai cultivation in our beginner workshop. Delve into essential care techniques and hands-on styling methods to craft your own stunning bonsai tree. With expert guidance and all materials provided, embark on a journey of creativity and horticultural mastery.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
$280

3 sessions

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Ephemeral Spring Wildflowers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Discover the enchanting world of native woodland wildflowers and their captivating natural history. Uncover their unique identification traits and uncover the secrets behind their rapid growth, flowering, and fruiting. Immerse yourself in a transformative walk through the woods, where you'll witness these ephemeral wonders come to life.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Glorious Ground Covers

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Uncover the beauty of low-growing plants that create a stunning foundation for landscapes. Delve into the world of ground covers that offer both aesthetics and ecological benefits, with their ability to provide food, shelter, and gorgeous textures. Join us for a guided walk amidst nature's finest offerings.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-on Gardening: Mulching and Edging

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Improper mulching can do far more harm to plants than not mulching at all. Learn how much mulch is enough, where to spread it, and the best material to use, as well as how to edge your garden for a professional look.  Please dress for the weather.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Want a natural way to control pests in your garden? Discover how to attract beneficial insects with beautiful plants at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Reduce or eliminate destructive insects like aphids and slugs by learning about their preferred plants and the hungry larvae of beneficial insects.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Spring Vegetable Growing

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Discover the secrets to successful vegetable gardening as you delve into the world of site selection, soil testing, and indoor seed starting. From proper spacing to effective weed control, this course equips you with the solid gardening techniques needed to grow a bountiful spring harvest.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Summer Vegetable Gardening

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Explore the secrets of bountiful summer harvests with our comprehensive online gardening class. From soil preparation to sustainable watering techniques, delve into every aspect of cultivating warm-season vegetables and herbs. Join us for expert guidance on crop selection, planting methods, and effective pest management to maximize your summer garden's success.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Seed Saving 101

UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class

Discover the ancient art of seed saving and learn how to select, collect, and store seeds for a sustainable future. Uncover the secrets of heirloom seed genetics and unlock a world of possibilities in your garden at UW Botanic Gardens.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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WCH: Local Food Business

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

This course is intended for aspiring urban-agriculture entrepreneurs who are launching or planning to launch a local foods business. The course has been designed for those practicing sustainable urban agriculturalists who want to produce vegetable crops and agricultural products for sale in commercial markets. Course content has been developed in partnership with an M.B.A. team from DePaul University.  Topics covered include: Direct and indirect...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$600

20 sessions

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Permaculture Design Certificate Course

The Resiliency Institute @ 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL

The Permaculture Design Certificate course is a training program that utilizes the teachings of Bill Mollison’s Permaculture Design System. The goal is for you to achieve a basic working understanding in ecologically-based planning, site design, and management. Over three weekends (4-4-3) you will be taught the core permaculture ethics, principles, and practices. In your time, you will be begin to appreciate, understand, and be able to...

(2) All levels 16 and older
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$1,350

11 sessions

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Bioregional Herbalism Course

The Resiliency Institute @ 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL

Bioregional Herbalism is a pathway to natural wellness. Discover how to engage with bioregional plants as allies and develop personal intuition and connection. Learn the basics of body systems, herbal terminology, and common herbal preparations with a focus on nourishment, wellness, prevention and support. During each Sunday class, discover several plants in depth, learn introductory health care topics and body systems, and make 1-2 herbal preparations....

(2) All levels 16 and older
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$900

9 sessions

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Plant Health 2

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL

Explore the impact of insects, diseases, weeds, and wildlife through a series of in-depth Garden walks. Learn about common landscape pests, pest identification, and monitoring and management techniques. We will cover site assessment, soil testing, fertilization, and understanding pesticides. You will have the opportunity to design a basic plant health care program. A supply list will be sent. Prerequisites: Botany 1, Plant Health 1, and Botany...

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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$562

12 sessions

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Deciduous Trees and Saturday Walks

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Learn to identify more than 50 large deciduous trees, gain a greater understanding of the multitude of functions they serve in gardens and the landscape, and discover the wonders they offer year-round. Develop your ability to identify trees using their buds, bark, and habit, in addition to leaf shape and other characteristics.  OPC, PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$337

13 sessions

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Herbaceous Perennials

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

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. A supply list will be sent with your confirmation.

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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$499

13 sessions

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Business of Gardening

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Learn from a former Chicago Botanic Garden certificate program student who started 15 years ago and now has two successful, profitable companies.  This course will teach you what you need to know to form your company, estimate to make a profit, marketing and advertising and much more. Everything begins with a dream and a plan. Enrollment is limited for this course. Note: The School's CEUs=...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$287

6 sessions

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Seed Saving

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

Learn the how and why of saving seeds for thrifty gardening and farming, biodiversity preservation, and food sovereignty. In this course, you will receive open-pollinated seeds to take home with you as well as information to help you feel confident saving seeds for future farm and garden seasons.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Crop Planning

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

This workshop covers site analysis, vegetable garden plan components, space saving techniques and spacing, cool- and warm-season crops, crop and variety selection, three-season and succession planning. There will be crop plan examples and a template for you to start your own crop plan. Bring a drawing of your farm site with dimensions.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Water Garden in a Vase Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden

Learn the proper methods to grow a living plant arrangement in a water-filled vase, including which plants do best growing in water and how to care for them to keep them happy and healthy for a long time. Adding unique elements and features such as rocks, pebbles, sand, or moss can help you create your own special design. All the plants, vase, and added features are supplied to complete your unique water garden to enjoy at home. Please bring gloves...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Backstage: Production Greenhouses

Chicago Botanic Garden

The Garden’s production department grows nearly a half-million plants every year. Join Tim Pollak for a behind-the-scenes tour through the Chicago Botanic Garden’s greenhouses and nursery. Be the first to see which spring annuals will appear in the 2019 annual display beds, hanging baskets, containers, and hanging hayracks. You will also get a preview of the start of fall mums.  Note: A map will be sent with your confirmation. 

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Bonsai: Intermediate-The Next Step

Chicago Botanic Garden

If you understand the basic concepts of bonsai and want to further your understanding and technical skills, this class is for you.  Each session in this six-week course includes a brief lecture, hands-on experience with your trees, and a review and critique of work done in each session.

(122) Intermediate 18 and older
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Reviews for Horticulture Classes in Chicago

Horticulture Classes in Chicago are rated 4.3 stars based on 137 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.

  • Crop Planning

    Reviewed by Holly O. on 2/10/2020
    I learned so much and have a greater understanding of how to plan my next garden.
  • Seed Saving

    Reviewed by Mike F. on 9/8/2019
    Great class, lots of information, passionate instructor Kris, small class, interesting venue...that’s it.

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