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Deciduous Trees
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Build your skills in tree identification while exploring over 50 large deciduous species. Learn to recognize trees by buds, bark, shape, and leaves, and understand their role in the landscape year-round. Ideal for students with prior botany knowledge. Dress for outdoor conditions.
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Bioregional Herbalism Course
The Resiliency Institute See all classes by this school @ 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....
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Deciduous Trees and Saturday Walks
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the wonders of over 50 large deciduous trees in our engaging class at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn to identify trees by their buds, bark, habit, and leaves, and gain insight into their vital roles in gardens and landscapes. Join us to enhance your botanical knowledge and appreciation for the beauty and functionality of these majestic trees year-round.
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Plant Health 2
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Chicago, IL
Delve deeper into plant health with an immersive exploration of pests, diseases, and management strategies. Enhance your knowledge through in-depth Garden walks, focusing on pest identification, monitoring, and effective control methods. Build upon prerequisite foundations in botany as you design comprehensive plant health care programs, equipped with essential skills in site assessment, soil testing, fertilization, and pesticide understanding.
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Herbaceous Perennials
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Explore the beauty and versatility of over 60 herbaceous perennials perfect for Midwest landscapes. Learn to identify, cultivate, and incorporate plants like astilbe, hosta, meadow rue, and toad lily into your garden. This course covers ornamental qualities, cultural practices, and landscape uses, providing valuable knowledge for any gardener looking to expand their perennial plant expertise.
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Beginner Tropical Bonsai Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 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.
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Seed Saving
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 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.
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$75
Crop Planning
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 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.
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$75
Tropical Bonsai Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Elevate your tropical bonsai skills in this comprehensive summer workshop. From care techniques to styling and repotting, delve into all aspects of tropical tree cultivation, including grafting and air layering. Prepare your bonsai trees for critique and chart their future growth with expert guidance in this enriching session.
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$74
Growing Using and Storing Herbs
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
This class looks at what you'll need to successfully grow a variety of herbs in a sunny place in the ground, on a patio, or on a deck. You'll learn what is needed to grow healthy plants, how and when to harvest them, how to store them, and how to use them.
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$39
Fungal Diversity in Illinois
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Showcased in this course are the wild mushrooms of Northern Illinois, specifically those of Lake, Cook, DuPage, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties as they appear throughout the seasons. Learn defining characteristics, edibility, and idiosyncrasies of native fungi.
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$64
Introduction to Mushroom Identification
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Although DNA testing is the only way to tell with complete and absolute certainty what mushroom you have found, in this class you will learn the basics of mushroom identification. In addition to becoming more familiar with the major mushroom groups from a morphological standpoint, you will also learn the basic characteristics of fungi including cap and stipe features, how to use a key, and how to make a spore print. We will collect specimens...
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$124
Ornamental Grasses In Depth
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Explore the versatility of ornamental grasses for any garden setting, from sun-drenched to shaded, wet to dry, formal to informal. Gain insights into both new cultivars and reliable favorites that bring texture, movement, and visual appeal to your landscape. Emphasis will be on identification, care, aesthetic qualities, and practical uses, equipping you with the knowledge to enhance your garden with these dynamic plants.
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Preparing Your Lawn for Fall
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL
Fall is the best time to prepare for a healthy, lush lawn for the upcoming season. Learn the basics of lawn renovation and how to prepare your lawn for winter. Discuss and observe proper techniques for installing sod, seeding and overseeding, and aerating and fertilizing—all aimed at revitalizing your lawn. Please dress for the weather.
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$37
Shade Gardening
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Turn your shady spaces into vibrant gardens with plants that thrive in low light. Explore a variety of fascinating foliage and unique flowering plants that can bring color and texture to those often-overlooked corners. Perfect for creating a lush, thriving garden in areas with minimal sunlight.
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$40
Spring Ikebana: Japanese Floral Arranging
The Morton Arboretum See all classes by this school @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Capture the graceful curve of an unfolding bud, the surprise of new leaves, or the lightness of a cloud through Ikebana -- the art of Japanese flower arranging. The instructors will demonstrate several techniques and then help you create your favorite version. All plant materials will be collected fresh from the Arboretum grounds. Each student will create an arrangement to take home. Required Materials: A kenzan and container will need to be purchased...
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$46
Common Plant Diseases in the Landscape
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
The first step in any disease-management program is proper identification of the problem. Learn to identify both infectious and non-infectious diseases that attack many landscape plants. Through a lecture and Garden walk, explore several disease problem and discuss control options. Dress for the weather.
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$75
Living Pansy Wreath Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Get ready to welcome spring with a vibrant and beautiful living wreath! Join us at the Chicago Botanic Garden for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to create a lush arrangement of pansies and ivy on a moss-lined wire frame. Let your front door bloom with the colors of the season.
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$99
Plant Propagation Basics
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover diverse plant propagation techniques beyond seeds, using stems and leaves to grow new plants. Engage in hands-on experiments to explore plant structures, functions, and needs. Take home a selection of plant cuttings to enrich your classroom and apply your new skills.
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$75
Pairing Native Plants with Non-Natives
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Unlock the art of harmonizing native and non-native plants for vibrant, biodiverse gardens. Delve into the seamless integration of native selections, enriching your landscape with color, texture, and wildlife allure. Discover expertly curated plant combinations that thrive together, fostering season-long interest and supporting vital ecosystems.
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$75
Reviews for Horticulture Classes in Chicago
Horticulture Classes in Chicago are rated 4.5 stars based on 13 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Composting 101
Sharon was terrific. First time taking a class- can’t wait to take another! -
Crop Planning
I learned so much and have a greater understanding of how to plan my next garden. -
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. -
Tropical Bonsai Workshop
The best Bonsai teacher ever... Chris Baker! Learnt a lot in those two three short hours. Me Baker was very generous with sharing his knowledge and expertise on the subject. I only wish we could have had a week long workshop. Thank you.
