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Annuals and Biennials

Explore the vibrant world of annuals and biennials, from classic species to exciting new cultivars. Learn plant identification, cultural care tips, and how to design striking container and garden displays. Discover refined plant combinations and creative planting styles well-suited to the Midwest climate, perfect for enhancing your garden throughout the season.

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  • 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
  • 26 hours over 13 sessions

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  • Tue, May 13 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Sat, May 17 at 8:00am - 10:00am
  • Tue, May 20 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Sat, May 24 at 8:00am - 10:00am
  • Tue, May 27 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Sat, May 31 at 8:00am - 10:00am
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  • Sat, Jun 21 at 8:00am - 10:00am
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What you'll learn in this garden class:

Annuals and biennials have a rich tradition and an exciting future. During this course, focus on the most popular cool- and warm-season species along with a selection of the new cultivars and unusual plants, all of which are well-suited to container and in-ground gardening in the Midwest. Learn plant identification and cultural information and see examples of refined plant combinations and intriguing planting styles.  

PGL 1, PGL 2, GDC, and OPC requirement

Certificate Ornamental Plant Materials
Certificate Professional Gardener Level 1
Certificate Professional Gardener Level 2
and Certificate Garden Design

7 Tuesdays:
May 13 – June 24
Classroom 1, Learning Center
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Garden Walks
6 Saturdays:
May 17 – June 21
Meet at Visitor Center
8 – 10 a.m.

Refund Policy

Refund requests must be submitted to [email protected] 2 business days prior to the program’s start date and time. The registration fee will be refunded less a 15% processing charge. A refund is issued in the form of a credit on file (to be used for future programs).

Refund requests submitted less than 48 hours prior to a program start date are non-transferable and are not eligible for a refund.

Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable on and after the program’s start date. We cannot refund fees requested on or after the start date of a program or for sessions missed due to student illness or other personal situations.

Registration fees for courses grouped and priced as a series will be considered one program and subject to all of the above guidelines. A refund request must be received prior to the start date of the series' first class session and will subsequently cancel your registration in every session of the series.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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