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Hanging Lettuce Basket Workshop

Chicago Botanic Garden

Who said lettuce has to grow in the Garden or in pots? Discover different varieties of lettuce that perform well in hanging baskets, and how to grow and care for them. You will pot up your own basket of lettuce to take home and enjoy. Required Materials: Please bring gloves.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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The Orchid and the Pot

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Join us for a discussion of orchid cultural requirements, focusing on the orchid root system and the importance of proper potting. Discover what makes a good potting mix, how to pot for different growing conditions and how to troubleshoot poor growth, a lack of flowers, and dying leaves. It’s all in the roots! A tour of the Orchid Show is included.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Hydrangeas 101

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Do you have hydrangeas at home but don’t know how to care for them? Learn about the most commonly planted hydrangeas in northern Illinois and techniques on how to prune and care for them in this introductory class.  A Garden walk to examine the various types of these dependable and ornamental garden gems will follow the talk.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Nature Mandalas: Guided Meditations

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Take time to slow down and connect to nature by creating ephemeral nature mandalas, unifying patterns designed using natural materials. Learn the brief history of nature mandalas and explore some variations, then set off on a guided meditation to create your own. Through this meditative practice, you will have the opportunity to cultivate gratitude, centeredness, and an appreciation of that which is transient.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Hands-On Gardening: Staking

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL

Learn why staking is necessary, which plants benefit from staking, when to implement this technique, and materials needed to do so. Then, head outside for some hands-on practice staking plant material around the Garden. Please dress for the weather.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Demonstration Cooking: Flavored Vinegars

Chicago Botanic Garden

Learn how to use your fall harvest and extend flavors by making vinegars. We will discuss a variety of methods and recipes to try. Bottle up your garden’s bounty for gifts, too.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Propagating Succulents

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Chicago, IL

Do you wish you could have more succulents in your home without breaking the bank? Learn a variety of propagation techniques including lobe and stem cuttings and division.  Explore and work with easily propagated succulents and take one home to add to your collection.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Small-space Gardening

Chicago Botanic Garden

Learn how to make the most out of your small space. A small garden plot, outdoor deck space, or a windowsill can all be maximized, so you have a successful garden. Microclimates, soils, and season extension 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 students will receive login instructions one day in advance.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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