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Bird Walk: Fall Migration
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the beauty of fall migration as you join expert guides on bird walks in the breathtaking Chicago Botanic Garden. Uncover the secrets of identifying birds in their unique fall plumage, and witness the stunning diversity of warblers, vireos, flycatchers, ducks, sparrows, and hawks. Don't forget your binoculars and field guide for an immersive experience with nature.
Sat. Nov 21st, 8–9:30am CT
(90 minutes)
Pruning for Professionals
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Master the art of pruning and elevate your landscaping skills with this immersive course at one of Chicago's finest botanical gardens. Learn essential techniques, explore the proper care of tools and equipment, and gain valuable hands-on experience in the field. Prepare to take your professional pruning expertise to the next level.
Thu. Nov 5th, 9:30am–3pm CT
(5 hours & 30 minutes)
Invasive Plants in the Chicago Region
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the hidden dangers that invasive plants pose to our economy, environment, and health in this eye-opening course. Uncover their ability to thrive and spread outside their native habitats, and gain valuable insights on how to mitigate their impact.
Sat. Dec 12th, 9:30–11:30am CT
(2 hours)
Winter Container Design Tips
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Learn how to design stunning winter containers with a focus on hardy perennials, evergreens, and seasonal accents. Explore key principles of container design, including balance, contrast, and effective use of height, filler, and trailing elements. Gain practical advice on troubleshooting and caring for your winter arrangements to keep them visually appealing throughout the colder months.
Thu. Nov 19th, 5:30–6:30pm CT
(1 hour)
Beginner Bird Walk Main Island
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Embark on an evening adventure through the garden as we search for songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. Whether you're a seasoned bird-watcher or just starting out, this guided walk promises a delightful and educational experience. Binoculars are recommended but not required—come and enjoy the natural beauty and diverse birdlife.
Tue. Dec 1st, 3–4:30pm CT
(90 minutes)
The Business of Gardening & Landscaping
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Transform your passion for gardening and landscaping into a thriving business. This course offers essential insights into operating a successful landscape design and installation business, from accurate project pricing and estimating costs to sourcing materials and avoiding common pitfalls. Gain practical knowledge on managing overhead expenses and developing profitable operations.
Tue. Dec 8th, 6–9pm CT
(3 hours)
Ghoulish Plants in Folklore: Online
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ Online via Zoom
Unearth the haunting tales behind mysterious plants from folklore and fairy tales in this captivating online course. Delve into the dark secrets of foxgloves, aconite, and other enchanting specimens. Join us for an immersive exploration of ghoulish plants that will leave you spellbound.
Mon. Oct 26th, 6–7:30pm CT
(90 minutes)
Growing Salad Greens Indoors
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ Online via Zoom
Discover the secrets to growing fresh salad greens all year round with the Chicago Botanic Garden's engaging online class. Learn about the essential tools, crop varieties, and techniques for successful indoor gardening. Don't miss out on this virtual green thumb experience!
Mon. Nov 16th, 6–7pm CT
(1 hour)
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Fall Migration Bilingual Bird Walk
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the beauty of fall migration as you join expert guides on bird walks in the breathtaking Chicago Botanic Garden. Uncover the secrets of identifying birds in their unique fall plumage, and witness the stunning diversity of warblers, vireos, flycatchers, ducks, sparrows, and hawks. Don't forget your binoculars and field guide for an immersive experience with nature.
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$5
Introduction to Grading and Drainage
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Apply knowledge and skills developed in previous design courses to basic grading and drainage concepts as they relate to design. Acquire a critical understanding of key earth forms and drainage patterns in residential landscapes through active discussions and hands-on projects. Prerequisites: Graphics Introduction to Professional Practice Principles of Garden Design
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Principles of Garden Design
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Learn how to apply your design skills to create stunning garden spaces. Discover the spatial properties of landscape materials and how they can enhance your concept plans and construction-level drawings. Take your design knowledge to the next level with this professional course.
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Deciduous Bonsai Tree Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the art of caring for deciduous bonsai trees this fall. Learn essential techniques such as feeding, pruning, wiring, and repotting while styling your own tree for a successful season. Each participant will receive a tree to begin their bonsai journey.
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Garden Design Studio
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Learn the theory, methods, and critical skills needed to master garden design in this interactive course. Discover the design process, graphics, research, and more while developing your analytical abilities through collaboration with peers and instructors. A supply list will be provided.
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Gardening Techniques: Session A
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Enhance your gardening expertise with a hybrid class that blends online learning and hands-on activities. Learn essential gardening skills, from fall planting and bulb care to turf management and wildlife protection. Gain practical techniques for garden maintenance and winterization, all while experiencing both virtual and outdoor sessions. Prepare to apply professional-level gardening practices with expert guidance.
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Plant Propagation Techniques
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the fundamental principles involved in plant propagation. Each session is scheduled at the ideal time of year to ensure success of the technique covered. Detailed laboratory sessions will cover seed collection and growing, hardwood cutting of flowering shrubs and conifers, grafting of conifers and flowering trees, and the division and layering of perennials and flowering shrubs.
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Seasonal Container Series
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Each season, you will explore the Garden grounds and discover an array of striking plants, interesting color and texture combinations, and unique container arrangements. You will create a seasonal container at each session for your sunny or partial-shade patio or porch.
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Gardening Techniques: Session B
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Enhance your gardening expertise with professional tips and hands-on activities covering maintenance, winterization, plantings, and more. This hybrid course combines engaging online lectures with practical on-site sessions to build your skills and confidence in horticultural best practices. Prepare for outdoor learning and immerse yourself in the art of gardening.
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Gardening Techniques: Session C
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Build essential gardening skills through expert techniques and hands-on practice. Learn to select plants, prepare soil, prune shrubs, and manage spring perennials, annuals, and weeds effectively. The course combines online instruction with in-field activities to help you create and maintain a thriving garden.
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Soil Basics
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Enhance your gardening skills by understanding the vital role of soil. Discover the secrets to maintaining healthy soil and learn how water cycles affect plants. Get your garden soil professionally analyzed for optimal growth.
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Soil Basics, Intensive Session
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Master the essentials of soil management in this intensive session. Explore techniques to nurture healthy soil, including composting, fertilization, and using various amendments. Gain insights into the water cycle's impact on soils and plants, equipping yourself with valuable knowledge for successful gardening endeavors.
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Reviews for Gardening Classes in Chicago
Gardening Classes in Chicago are rated 4.8 stars based on 18 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Seed Saving
Great class, lots of information, passionate instructor Kris, small class, interesting venue...that’s it. -
Spring Ikebana: Japanese Floral Arranging
Excellent class. Great teacher. -
Chronicle of a Vegetable Garden
The class was very informative - a lot of information in the 2 hours! The teacher was great; he encouraged questions and was very engaging and entertaining. -
Edible Landscapes Featuring Containers
Great balance of principles and hands-on education. Could have used a bit more specificity on trade-offs between aesthetics and production for container vegetable gardens. -
Healthcare Garden Design
"This program reminded me of my zeal for designing..." -
Healthcare Garden Design
"Exceeded my expectations. Excellent management. Excellent location. Excellent instruction." -
Healthcare Garden Design
Content was incredible. No repetition. Each speaker was valuable.
