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The Chicago Botanic Garden’s online class about wildflower gardening is a virtual experience you can take anywhere! Some of the most beautiful, ecologically important, and easy-to-grow early bloomers are native wildflowers. Their intricacies and unique characteristics nurture our collective landscapes and provide critical sustenance early in the...

Perennials are a great addition to any landscape, whether your space is big or small, sunny or shady, dry or wet, manicured or not-so-neat. Get ideas for simple perennial combinations that look great in any garden. Find out what you need to do to care for your plants, including fertilizing, deadheading, and dividing. This class will be taught online...

Perennials continue to be extremely popular in our gardens for their contributions of color, texture, form, and so much more. Examine current trends in the development and breeding of perennials.  You will discover a wide range of settings for herbaceous plantings and we will zero in on some of the most durable perennials on the market for the...

Whether you have a balcony, deck, porch, or an expansive garden, adding containers helps to create a dazzling display. We will explore different pots, potting mixes, planting techniques, maintenance, and a variety of plants to create four-season interest. This class will be taught online via Zoom. Registered students will receive login instructions...

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Since Autumn is the optimum season to plant bulbs, now is the time to decide what will work best in your garden. In this class, you'll receive an overview of bulbs - what they are and how to properly plant them. Common problems and solutions for a successful growing...

Get an introduction to sustainable gardening that focuses on whole-systems thinking and ecological regeneration for gardens of all shapes and sizes! Curious about Permaculture? Since its inception in Australia in the 70’s, permaculture’s popularity has been on a steady rise worldwide. Permaculture goes beyond ‘organic’ and focuses on whole-systems...

Seasonal plantings can offer significant interest in our beds, borders, and containers. The contributions of flowers, colorful foliage, fragrance, pollinator value, and other merits should all be considered as we explore the vast availability at our area nurseries and greenhouses.  Discover a wide variety of eye-catching and beautiful new annuals...

Summer keeps us busy in the garden--weeding, watering, and dealing with pests! This class will cover tips for proactive garden care for the summer months, including care of seasonal containers, watering practices, pest management, and more! Summer brings an abundance of growth and blooms...and sometimes garden problems. Managing weeds and irrigation...

Harris Bugg Studio: Respecting the Spirit of Place Dubbed "pioneering design talents of their generation" by the Royal Horticultural Society, Charlotte Harris and Hugo Bugg believe both the landscapes they design and the business they run must be respectful, inclusive, and ethically responsible. The duo will highlight their progressive ethos as...

Ready to take gardening to the next sustainable level? This class covers the basics of permaculture design and how to implement it on any size garden! Permaculture designs are creative, productive & aesthetic. We will learn how to consult the client (could be yourself!), assess the wild energies on the land (‘sector analysis’), create ‘zones’,...

One of summer’s delights is a visit from a ruby-throated hummingbird. Learn about these special guests and how to attract them to gardens during their warm-season residency. Migration, plant selection, eco-friendly gardening practices, nesting, supplemental feeding, and citizen science will be discussed. This class will be taught online via Zoom....

There are many different types and styles of bonsai design. Learn about your tree’s “attitude,” its tension or balance, the ins and outs of negative space, and traditional versus natural styles. This class will be taught online via Zoom. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.

This class will guide you through the keys to success of prevention, observation, and patience, so that you can choose plants that resist pests and diseases, as well as how to correctly identify pest insects and beneficials and treat problems as they arise.  At one time or another, all gardens will be visited by pest insects, plant diseases,...

Discover a palette of shade-loving perennials to brighten and enhance low-light garden areas. You will learn to create colorful and harmonious combinations using a wide range of plants that thrive in shady spaces. This class will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students...

Know someone planning a wedding? Flowers can break a couple's budget, unless you know the tricks of the trade. Learn how to plan your budget, how to save money by choosing the right flowers, where to learn more about flowers, what to try doing yourself, and what is best left to the pros. Most couples are new brand at this—let us help you get it...