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Hardy Bulbs

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

Discover the secrets to creating stunning gardens with an array of vibrant and resilient bulbs. Master the art of identifying over 60 hardy bulbs, corms, and tubers, and gain valuable insights into their blooming patterns and cultural needs. Elevate your gardening expertise and bring your clients' gardens to life with this comprehensive course.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Herbaceous Perennials

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

Discover ornamental qualities, identification techniques, cultural practices, and landscape uses of more than 60 herbaceous perennials for the Midwest. Plants studied will include favorites such as astilbe and hosta, in addition to lesser-known plants including meadow rue and toad lily. Prerequisite: Botany 1. A supply list will be sent with your confirmation.

(127) Intermediate 18 and older
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Hummingbird Container Workshop

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

Join us and create a colorful container garden and attract ruby throated hummingbirds to your sunny deck, patio, or balcony. After a brief discussion of these fascinating little birds, pot up a selection of plants with tubular and bright flowers that provide nourishment for these hungry summer visitors.  All materials are included.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Designing and Digging Bulbs

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

There is nothing quite as spectacular as a colorful array of flowering bulbs in the spring garden. Learn how to create such a display in your gardens by introducing yourself to the wide variety and diversity of bulb types, beyond the well-known tulips and daffodils. Explore how to select and incorporate bulbs into new and existing gardens, whether naturalistic or formal, small space or large. You will then spend time in the garden learning how to...

(127) All levels 18 and older
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The Magic of Minor Bulbs

Chicago Botanic Garden

Minor bulbs are among the most useful groups of bulbs because they are excellent in naturalistic gardens and in ground cover plantings, and they provide a blanket of color amid emerging perennials in early spring. You will explore many varieties including those that are deer resistant. Note: This class will be taught online via Zoom.  All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts.  Registered students will...

(127) All levels 18 and older
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Bulbs for Beginners

Chicago Botanic Garden

Flowering bulbs provide vivid color after the doldrums of winter. Learn to select and grow bulbs to enhance your garden. Discuss season-extending bulb design and how to interplant with perennials and shrubs for a spectacular display. Note: 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) Beginner 18 and older
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How to Select and Grow Bulbs

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

Discover the secrets to creating a vibrant garden bursting with color and life. Join us at the Chicago Botanic Garden to learn how to select and grow bulbs, and transform your outdoor space into a spectacular display that will dazzle year-round. Don't miss out on the Fall Bulb Festival, where you can find the perfect bulbs to enhance your garden.

(127) All levels 18 and older
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