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Learn how to grow your own vegetables and herbs in the heart of Chicago with urban gardening classes, where you'll discover the secrets of sustainable gardening, vertical gardening, and hydroponics.

1 class in-person in Chicago has spots left, and 1 class live online is available.

Bring Your Own Tree Bonsai Workshop

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

Do you have a bonsai tree you’re just not sure what to do with? Bring your tree of any species for consultation with the Garden’s bonsai curator and learn new techniques for style and design in this studio-style workshop.

(122) All levels 18 and older

Home Fermentation: Preserving the Summer Harvest

UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class

Discover the art of fermentation to savor the flavors of summer all year round. Dive into the world of preserving seasonal produce through hands-on techniques and traditional methods.

(13) All levels 18 and older
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Small Business for Local Food

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

This course is intended for aspiring urban-agriculture entrepreneurs who are launching or planning to launch a local foods business. The course has been designed for practicing sustainable urban agriculturalists who want to produce vegetable crops and agricultural products for sale in commercial markets. Course content has been developed in partnership with an M.B.A. team from DePaul University.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$600

19 sessions

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Bonsai Specialty Series

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

In this series we will cover topics and skills that will lead you from the beauty of displaying trees in winter through re-potting and refining trees for display in the spring. These hands-on workshops will be interactive, fun, and educational. Register for both sessions at once and save ten percent.  Pine Workshop:  This class focuses on pine care, soil type, feeding, needle pruning, de-candling, wiring of trees, and more. Bring in...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$88.20

2 sessions

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WCH: Season Extension I

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 2800 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL

This is a technical training course intended for aspiring urban agriculture entrepreneurs and individuals who are interested in learning best practice season extension techniques.  It will combine classroom and hands-on work to prepare students to effectively utilize season extension in their existing urban agricultural projects. It will involve farm work activities in all weather conditions. Students are expected to work indoors and outdoors....

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Plants for Containers and Rooftops

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

Gardening on roofs and balconies is increasingly popular. Some plants struggle and others thrive. Plants may be exposed to a hot, dry, and windy environment. Learn which plants do best under these difficult conditions. The School’s CEUs=2 hours OPC elective. 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....

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Urban Composting

Chicago Botanic Garden

Compost is a valuable soil amendment, and making it provides a great way to recycle abundant yard and food wastes. Even with limited or no yard space, you can produce surprisingly large quantities of your own high-quality compost. Join Bill Shores as he explains the composting process, how to choose and handle materials, ways to fit composting into small urban spaces, what containers you can build or purchase and how to use them effectively, harvesting...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Local Story: Organic Farm Management

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

Spend an inspirational hour with a local farmer who owns and manages a small-scale organic farm of 1.3 acres. You will hear the farm’s story of origin—including the trials and errors that come from such an endeavor. Also learn about different techniques they have used to manage their land such as weed management, soil preparation, pest management, and irrigation.  

(122) All levels 18 and older
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August Expert Gardener Nights

Peterson Garden Project @ 4642 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL

Join us for Expert Gardener Nights in the gardens! This week we’ll have Master Gardeners, experienced gardeners, or a certified horticulturist on hand to help you troubleshoot your garden plot. Wondering if you have powdery mildew or natural variegation on your squash leaves? Is that yellow cucumber past it’s prime? What’s the best way to direct-seed fall crops in hot weather?

(10) All levels 18 and older
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Growing Medicinal and Culinary Herb Gardens (Online)

The Morton Arboretum

Growing a garden can be healing in so many ways, whether you are replenished by the healing herbs you grow, the time spent outdoors, or the empowerment that comes with growing your own food. Join co-founder and CEO of the Urban Growers Collective and dig deep into the how’s and why’s of herbal gardens.

(15) All levels 16 and older
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