Jan 25th
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Unfortunately, no classes in-person in Washington, D.C. have spots left, but 15 classes live online are available.
Gardening with the Seasons: Winter
UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class
Winter may seem like the slow season for gardening, but there are plenty of things you can do to set yourself up for success for the rest of the year! This session will cover dormant season pruning and transplanting for specific plant types, winter weeding and garden care, best tools and practices, and planning ahead for the new growing season. Though it seems there isn't much to do in the garden over winter, dormant season tasks can...
Thursday Jan 25th, 7–8:30pm Pacific Time
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Gardening Techniques: Session B
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Learn tips and techniques used by professional gardeners through a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. Acquire solid gardening skills and determine best management practices. Topics range from general grounds maintenance, winterization, and plantings, to other horticultural practices. Portions of this class will be taught online via Zoom. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. A supply list will be sent....
Tuesday Jan 23rd, 5–6pm Central Time
(6 sessions)
Gardening with the Seasons: Spring
UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class
Spring is the busy season in the garden--but don't let your task list overwhelm you! With a focus on seasonal growth patterns, and best tools and techniques, this session will help home gardeners determine what tasks will have the most effect for the progress over the next months, with tips for planting, irrigation prep, and more! As spring approaches and things start moving fast in the garden, it can be hard to keep up or decide what to do first....
Thursday Mar 21st, 7–8:30pm Pacific Time
The Healing Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Our gardens can be designed and developed to become more sensory-based and restorative. All gardens have value in engaging the senses and allowing us to relax and recharge. Explore many exciting and immediate ways to create more dynamic spaces that maximize our personal health and learn some tips on gardening as we age.
Saturday Jan 27th, 10am–12pm Central Time
Container Gardens: Pots with Panache
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Whether you have a balcony, deck, porch, or an expansive garden, adding containers helps to create a dazzling display. We will explore different pots, potting mixes, planting techniques, maintenance, and a variety of plants to create four-season interest. This class will be taught online via Zoom. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
Wednesday Apr 10th, 6:30–8:30pm Central Time
Native Plants 101: Gardening with Native Ephemerals and Understory Plants
UW Botanic Gardens @ Online Class
Learn how to bring vibrant color and life to your garden early in the year with native Puget Sound plants. Discover the beauty of Bleeding Heart, Trillium, and Vanilla Leaf as they bloom and thrive in your shady garden spot. Expand your gardening knowledge with this informative class at UW Botanic Gardens.
Wednesday Jan 10th, 6:30–8pm Pacific Time
Designing the Shade Garden
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
A garden shaded by trees or buildings is often a challenge for the gardener who is faced with low light levels, tree roots, and soil that is often dry. Discover solutions and ideas for artful plantings that can help you create effective combinations with optimal color, texture, and form. 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...
Wednesday Mar 13th, 6:30–8:30pm Central Time
Introduction to Design Principles
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
The Chicago Botanic Garden’s online garden design class is a virtual experience you can take anywhere! This workshop introduces and reviews the landscape design process of site analysis, conceptual design, and evaluations, based on principles of balance, symmetry, proportion, scale, and unity. Through plant combinations and landscape features, you will learn about color, texture, line, form, and methods of creating garden spaces. This...
Tuesday Feb 6th, 6:30–8:30pm Central Time
From the Drawing Board to Border
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
The Chicago Botanic Garden’s online garden design class is a virtual experience you can take anywhere! How do you take your plans from the drawing board to creating the garden without being overwhelmed by the amount of work? Learn how to develop a shopping list and timeline to phase the work over several seasons. You’ll receive some useful tips on staging the installation of your project, finding and purchasing plants, and working with...
Tuesday Mar 5th, 6:30–8:30pm Pacific Time
Spring Vegetable Growing
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Start by learning about site selection and appropriate growing conditions, soil testing, cool-season crop selection and indoor seed starting. Vegetable spacing, average planting times and solid gardening techniques will be highlighted, as will succession planting and weed control.
Thursday Apr 4th, 6–8pm Central Time
Best New Annuals of 2024
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Seasonal plantings can offer significant interest in our beds, borders, and containers. The contributions of flowers, colorful foliage, texture, fragrance, pollinator value, and other merits should all be considered as we explore the vast availability at our area nurseries and greenhouses. Discover a wide variety of eye-catching and beautiful new annuals to consider for your garden. You will acquire knowledge of their features and potential use...
Saturday Mar 16th, 9–11am Central Time
Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
Are you interested in controlling insect pests in your garden naturally? You can accomplish this by planting a diverse range of beautiful plants that attract pollinators and other beneficial insects. By learning about adult beneficial insects, their hungry larvae, and their preferred plants, you can effectively reduce or eliminate pest populations like aphids, tent worms, slugs, and other destructive insects.
Sunday Apr 7th, 10:30am–12:30pm Central Time
Gardening for Hummingbirds
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
One of summer’s delights is a visit from a ruby-throated hummingbird. Learn about these special guests and how to attract them to gardens during their warm-season residency. Migration, plant selection, eco-friendly gardening practices, nesting, supplemental feeding, and citizen science will be discussed. This class will be taught online via Zoom. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
Saturday Feb 17th, 1–3pm Central Time
Winter Houseplant Care
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
The hardest time of year to take care of indoor plants doesn’t have to be hard! Discover tips and tricks to care for your beloved houseplants during the colder, darker, and drier parts of the year. This class will be taught online via Zoom. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
Tuesday Jan 16th, 7–8pm Central Time
Residential Planting Design: Online
Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom
The Chicago Botanic Garden’s online garden design class is a virtual experience you can take anywhere! Whether old or new, many homes have plantings that need to be refreshed or replaced. Learn the principles of good planting design and view a selection of plants, from shade trees to perennials, that work well, reduce maintenance, and provide multi-seasonal interest. A well-designed landscape will improve curb appeal and increase the...
Tuesday Feb 13th, 6:30–8:30pm Central Time
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