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Learn how to grow your own vegetables and maintain a beautiful garden in the city of Chicago with classes on urban gardening, container gardening, and sustainable gardening practices.

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Botanical Names Demystified (Online)

The Morton Arboretum

Learn to call plants by their botanical names in this self-guided online class.  In this course, you will: learn the in’s and out’s of the scientific naming of plants understand why these naming conventions are useful and important get tips and tricks for pronunciation, and learn botanical names for 40 common plant species that are native to Illinois.

(15) All levels 16 and older
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Grow Great Tomatoes

The Morton Arboretum @ **Virtual Classroom

Grow healthy, abundant tomatoes this summer. Nothing compares to the flavor and freshness of a homegrown tomato. In this online class, Arboretum horticulturist Kat Haberman will cover everything you need to know to have a successful tomato crop this summer. Learn what tomato plants need to thrive. Get tips on selecting varieties and choosing healthy seedlings. Learn the recommended practices for planting, feeding, and harvesting. Learn to...

(15) All levels 18 and older
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The Edible Patio: Container Gardening (Online)

The Morton Arboretum

Turn your small space into a productive, edible garden. This online class is perfect for condo, townhouse, or apartment dwellers. Think you don’t have enough room to grow your own food? Far from it! Learn what to plant and how to care for your patio garden, and you can enjoy homegrown fruits and vegetables this summer. Note: This program will take place using Zoom. You will need access to the internet via a computer or mobile device to participate....

(15) All levels 16 and older
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Introduction to Winter Tree Identification

The Resiliency Institute

Learn how to identify trees by observing their shape, bark, buds, leaves, flowers, and fruits and the basic characteristics of the winter plant families.   You will learn plant terminology, discover what parts of the plant help to identify it, and how to use a field guide.  Time will be spent in class keying out a few trees using specimens, magnifying lenses, and field guides.

(2) Intermediate 16 and older
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Terrariums

One Strange Bird @ 2124 W Division St, Chicago, IL

You don’t have to be garden savvy to have your own personal plant world. Terrariums are miniature landscapes that you can create by hand. Let us guide you in building a world with rocks, sand, charcoal, and a little imagination. This workshop combines the fun of gardening with a decorative art that can be given as a gift or a table centerpiece.

(5) All levels 18 and older
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Pairing Annuals with Perennials

Chicago Botanic Garden

Explore tried and true as well as new annuals that thrive in a variety of conditions and soils. Like their perennial companions, they also provide sustenance for important pollinators. Featured plants are chosen for characteristics of lower maintenance, beauty, and sustainability. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Best Roses for Your Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden

Roses dazzle, delight, and romance us in many ways. Explore the world of roses as we dive into the commonly available varieties and touch on heirlooms, species, and exciting new selections.  Learn which rose to match with your space and expectations. A walk in the Krasberg Rose Garden will be included.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Beekeeping: Apiary 101: Online

Chicago Botanic Garden

Learn how to create your apiary and site plan. Take a virtual visit to Willie's apiary and explore the different types of stands and equipment needed to establish a successful apiary. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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Permaculture Theory & Practice w/Darren Doherty

The Resiliency Institute

Darren Doherty is internationally recognized as a leader & pioneer in permaculture & regenerative agriculture. A prolific & accomplished designer, Darren has completed more than 1,600 property development plans since 1993 in 47 countries! He has made his knowledge & experience accessible to over 12,000 students with 180 courses & seminars since 2001. Applied Permaculture Design with the Leading Permaculture Expert in the World...

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Seed Sowing Workshop

Peterson Garden Project

Eager to get a jump start on the growing season? In this class we will discuss how seeds sprout, and how you can re-create the right germination conditions indoors or in your outdoor garden plot. We will talk about seed-starting dates, sanitation, best seed-starting mixes, navigating the information on a seed packet and why wind or a fan is important for young plants! For the hands-on portion we will: demonstrate the correct level of soil moisture,...

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Designing Thematic Garden Styles: Formal, Traditional

Chicago Botanic Garden

Designing a garden often goes beyond deciding which plants to use and the type of function it serves. When finding inspiration for a design theme, a landscape design should complement the home architecture—whether formal, traditional, or modern—to ensure the style planned is conducive to its setting. You will explore these themes in greater depth and how to incorporate them into your design along with the components and elements that make up...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Tropical Bonsai Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden

This comprehensive workshop will cover all aspects of seasonal tropical tree care, including pruning, wiring, repotting and more.  Styles, grafting, air layering, and soil types will also be discussed.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Succulents 101

Chicago Botanic Garden

Do you think you lack a green thumb? Do you have trouble keeping plants alive? Explore the captivating world of succulents. We will discuss needs and care techniques of common succulents and cactus, what succulence in plants really means, and other examples of low-maintenance arid plants. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login...

(122) Beginner 18 and older
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Cold Season Growing

Chicago Botanic Garden

Get growing all year round! This is a technical training course intended for aspiring growers interested in learning best-practice season-extension techniques to grow year around.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Indoor Farming for Health and Wellness

Chicago Botanic Garden

Growing and eating sprouts can present benefits to enhance your immune function and increase your body’s ability to heal. Learn how easy it can be to grow life-giving foods that heal, how to incorporate sprouts into your diet, and taste samples of the indoor harvest.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Growing a Cook's Garden

Chicago Botanic Garden

If you have a spot in your garden, balcony, or deck that receives more than six hours of direct sunlight, you can grow herbs and vegetables.  Discover how to grow tomatoes, onions, peppers, squash, garlic, and leafy greens. Learn plant selection, soil preparation, potting methods, pest protection, extending crops into fall, and food preparation.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Gardening Tools of the Trade: Online

Chicago Botanic Garden

Quality tools are helpful and essential in the garden. Discover a wide range of the most popular and durable tools, as well as some new selections on the market. Explore the realm of adaptive and ergonomic tools, which minimize stress and strain on the body, particularly as we age. Proper tool care will also be discussed. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Gardening with Children

Chicago Botanic Garden

Including and engaging children in the garden can be extremely rewarding and has the potential to create gardeners for life. Explore a wide range of activities and ideas for getting children involved and excited to be part of the joy of home gardening. Many examples for successful engagement with children along with myriad gardening projects and fun planting ideas will be discussed. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Around the World in 80 Plants: Online

Chicago Botanic Garden

A Global Botanical Adventure Join environmentalist and bestselling author, Jonathan Drori, on a journey of discovery that explores plant evolution through the ages, and their surprising relationship with humans. Through a blend of science, history, and folklore, learn little-known and recently discovered facts about plants, from the familiar to the mysterious. Hear tales of plants that have ignited human creativity and enabled civilizations...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Sensory Plants: Online

Chicago Botanic Garden

Proximity and engagement with plants is proven to be beneficial to all. Discover plants and other elements to include in your garden that help provide a sensory experience with a focus on all five senses. A wide range of beautiful plants that have the potential to further engage the gardener or visitors will be discussed. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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