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Winter STEAM
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Embrace the winter season with engaging nature investigations that blend art, science, and engineering. Discover evergreen adaptations, create festive wreaths, build with ice, and craft snow globes while exploring liquid properties. Learn innovative ways to bring nature indoors and take home a plant to enliven your winter classroom.
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$30
Composting at Home: On-site
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Transform kitchen, lawn, and garden waste into rich, natural fertilizer with composting techniques that are easy and eco-friendly. Discover how to create and maintain a healthy compost pile that enriches your soil without odors or pests. Learn to recycle organic materials into a valuable resource for a thriving garden.
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$25
Gardening for Birds, Butterflies, Bees
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Support pollinators and nectar-feeding insects by creating a thriving garden with plants that attract and sustain honeybees, butterflies, and moths. Explore a variety of native and nonnative plants that provide essential food and habitat for these vital species. Learn to design a garden that nurtures wildlife while enhancing the beauty of your outdoor space.
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$40
Pruners Sharpening Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Master the art of pruner maintenance at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden. Discover the secrets to disassembling, cleaning, sharpening, lubricating, and reassembling your garden pruners. Leave with a newfound confidence in caring for this essential tool.
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$24
Hands-on Gardening: Mulching and Edging
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, 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.
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$30
How to Grow Succulents
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the secrets to cultivating stunning succulents and master the art of propagation. Uncover the culture and care of these low-maintenance plants in a hands-on workshop at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden. Bring home your own succulent to enhance your collection.
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$30
Hands-on Gardening: Summer Pruning
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Master the art of summer pruning and sculpt your garden's future with precision and style. Gain hands-on experience as you learn essential pruning techniques for trees and shrubs, ensuring optimal growth and vitality. Join us equipped with pruners and ready to shape your landscape under expert guidance.
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$30
Pruning Principles
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Learn professional pruning techniques from expert horticulturists at the renowned Chicago Botanic Garden. This comprehensive course covers proper tool selection and use, effective methods for pruning trees and shrubs, and the best timing for both evergreen and deciduous plants. Leave better equipped to keep your garden healthy and thriving throughout the seasons.
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$40
Tasty Tomatoes
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Learn to grow flavorful heirloom tomatoes through expert guidance from a seasoned tomato enthusiast. Explore seed starting, seedling care, and ideal soil preparation while debunking common growing myths. Discover the best sources for seeds and expand your garden with both familiar and unique tomato varieties.
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$32
Design a Spring Container
The Morton Arboretum See all classes by this school @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Design an attractive spring container with hardy plants that will bring color to any outdoor space. Learn optimal plant combinations, secrets of color and texture, successful planting techniques, how to prune and edit… and more! Great for beginners and experienced gardeners alike--use this opportunity to make the mess in our classroom and have the plants you need right at your fingertips. Bring your own container, and create a complete container...
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$57
Composting 101
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school
Want to compost, but not sure where to start? Learn tips and techniques on how to compost right in your own backyard. You’ll gain sound composting practices to ensure successful home composting. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts.
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$40
Cold Season Growing
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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.
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$75
Indoor Farming for Health and Wellness
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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.
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$40
Growing a Cook's Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school
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.
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$40
Around the World in 80 Plants: Online
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school
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...
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$10
