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Botany 2
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Investigate the captivating world of plant growth and development in this advanced botany course. Look at the intricate processes of seed germination, water movement, photosynthesis, and symbiotic relationships. Prerequisite: Botany 1.
Nov 2nd
6:30–8:30pm CT
Meets 7 Times
$462
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Mon. Nov 2nd, 6:30–8:30pm CT
(14 hours over 7 sessions)
Pressed Floral Wall-Clock Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Turn pressed flowers into a beautiful, functional piece of botanical décor. Learn how to arrange blooms using the golden ratio for a balanced and visually striking clock face, then discover sealing techniques to help preserve their color and placement. Leave with a unique, battery-operated floral clock ready to hang and enjoy at home. All supplies are included.
Thu. Dec 3rd, 10am–1pm CT
(3 hours)
Unconventional Holiday Bowl
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Rethink traditional holiday décor with a modern, living centerpiece featuring unexpected seasonal plants. Learn how to combine multiple plant varieties into a stylish composition designed for a reusable decorative bowl, while gaining practical care tips to keep your plants thriving long after the holidays. Create a fresh, contemporary display that brings lasting greenery into your home.
Sat. Dec 5th, 1–2:30pm CT
(90 minutes)
Pressed Floral Candles
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Celebrate the beauty of autumn through a nature-inspired collage workshop. Use found and foraged materials such as leaves, flowers, and bark to create layered designs on candles while exploring composition, texture, and form. Express your personal connection to the season and leave with two unique candles, perfect for gifting or adding a warm, natural touch to your winter home. All supplies are included.
Sun. Dec 6th, 3:30–6:30pm CT
(3 hours)
Bonsai: Bring Your Own Tree Workshop
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 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.
Wed. Dec 9th, 5–8pm CT
(3 hours)
Pruning for Professionals
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Master the art of pruning and elevate your landscaping skills with this immersive course at one of Chicago's finest botanical gardens. Learn essential techniques, explore the proper care of tools and equipment, and gain valuable hands-on experience in the field. Prepare to take your professional pruning expertise to the next level.
Thu. Nov 5th, 9:30am–3pm CT
(5 hours & 30 minutes)
Junk Journaling
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Turn everyday scraps and keepsakes into meaningful works of art through the creative practice of junk journaling. Use stickers, receipts, tickets, vintage ephemera, and other treasured bits to create pages that capture memories and personal stories. Enjoy a relaxed communal crafting experience with all supplies provided, including unique deadstock and vintage materials.
Thu. Nov 5th, 5–7pm CT
(2 hours)
Winter Container Design Tips
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Learn how to design stunning winter containers with a focus on hardy perennials, evergreens, and seasonal accents. Explore key principles of container design, including balance, contrast, and effective use of height, filler, and trailing elements. Gain practical advice on troubleshooting and caring for your winter arrangements to keep them visually appealing throughout the colder months.
Thu. Nov 19th, 5:30–6:30pm CT
(1 hour)
Bird Walk: Fall Migration
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the beauty of fall migration as you join expert guides on bird walks in the breathtaking Chicago Botanic Garden. Uncover the secrets of identifying birds in their unique fall plumage, and witness the stunning diversity of warblers, vireos, flycatchers, ducks, sparrows, and hawks. Don't forget your binoculars and field guide for an immersive experience with nature.
Sat. Nov 21st, 8–9:30am CT
(90 minutes)
The Business of Gardening & Landscaping
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Transform your passion for gardening and landscaping into a thriving business. This course offers essential insights into operating a successful landscape design and installation business, from accurate project pricing and estimating costs to sourcing materials and avoiding common pitfalls. Gain practical knowledge on managing overhead expenses and developing profitable operations.
Tue. Dec 8th, 6–9pm CT
(3 hours)
Beginner Bird Walk Main Island
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Embark on an evening adventure through the garden as we search for songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors. Whether you're a seasoned bird-watcher or just starting out, this guided walk promises a delightful and educational experience. Binoculars are recommended but not required—come and enjoy the natural beauty and diverse birdlife.
Tue. Dec 1st, 3–4:30pm CT
(90 minutes)
Invasive Plants in the Chicago Region
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the hidden dangers that invasive plants pose to our economy, environment, and health in this eye-opening course. Uncover their ability to thrive and spread outside their native habitats, and gain valuable insights on how to mitigate their impact.
Sat. Dec 12th, 9:30–11:30am CT
(2 hours)
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Botany 1
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Unlock the secrets of plant life and discover the fascinating world of botany in this engaging course. Explore the different classifications of plants, their life cycles, and the vital role they play in our lives. Join us for an eye-opening journey through the diverse and intriguing world of plants.
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Terrarium Maker's Workshop
Evanston Art Center See all classes by this school @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL
Do you love terrariums? Are you curious about growing things, and want to start small (really small)? Are you already making terrariums, but want to find new techniques and inspiration? This workshop is for you! We will be making terrariums inside glass vessels of your choosing, using beach rocks, sand, soil, even crushed ceramic pieces and dryer lint. In this workshop, you will create beautiful miniature gardens you can take home and watch...
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$80
Hardy Bulbs
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover techniques for designing stunning gardens with a wide range of vibrant, resilient bulbs. Build the skill to identify over 60 hardy bulbs, corms, and tubers, and gain valuable insight into their blooming patterns and needs. Strengthen your gardening expertise and bring your clients' gardens to life through this comprehensive course.
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Principles of Garden Design
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Learn how to apply your design skills to create stunning garden spaces. Discover the spatial properties of landscape materials and how they can enhance your concept plans and construction-level drawings. Take your design knowledge to the next level with this professional course.
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Small Flowering Trees
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Discover the secrets to creating a captivating garden with an array of beautiful and vibrant small flowering trees. Uncover the art of selecting the perfect trees to enhance the aesthetic appeal and depth of your landscape. Join us to develop your knowledge and transform your garden into a breathtaking masterpiece.
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Ground Covers and Vines
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Delve into the diverse realm of ground covers and vines, discovering their ornamental qualities and cultural characteristics. Expand your botanical knowledge as you explore nearly 60 species, from common English ivy to lesser-known cultivars like clematis and coral-bells. Learn essential identification techniques and cultivation practices to enhance your garden with these versatile climbers and spreaders.
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Annuals and Biennials
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
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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More Flowering Shrubs
Chicago Botanic Garden See all classes by this school @ 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
Beyond the 65 shrubs in the Deciduous Flowering Shrubs course, there are many other hardy shrubs suitable for our landscape. Discover more than 35 new shrubs, less common shrubs, and new varieties of existing shrubs. This class will be taught online via Zoom. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
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Reviews for Garden Classes in Chicago
Garden Classes in Chicago are rated 4.3 stars based on 84 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Introduction to Beekeeping
A lot of information. Willie was very knowledgeable, would love if this was a series for bee keeping -
Introduction to Beekeeping
Great class, great location. Very informative in a well rounded intro class. Hope there's another in the future. -
Make a Bonsai Tree
The Make a Bonsai class at the Color Cocktail Factory in Pilsen was pretty cool. The venue was lively on a Saturday night, with multiple classes happening simultaneously. Everybody seemed to be enjoying themselves. The instructors were all friendly and helpful (maybe spread a little thin though). My partner and I enjoyed our class as well. It was an interesting way to get creative, enjoy a few beers, and go home with a tiny tree. They imparted us with the skills to make more bonsai (if I fail to keep this round alive). I'd recommend the class. You will get a little dirty and poke your fingers some though, fyi. -
Introduction to Beekeeping
Great teacher. Incredible class -
Composting 101
Sharon was terrific. First time taking a class- can’t wait to take another! -
Introduction to Beekeeping
Great Class... -
Introduction to Beekeeping
The instructor was very knowledgeable and kept the subject matter interesting. -
Crop Planning
I learned so much and have a greater understanding of how to plan my next garden. -
Botany 1
This class was a delight! I learned so much. It is an intensive class, so expect to spend time out of class studying, but also expect to come away with newly gained understanding of the plant world and how much we rely on it. -
Seed Saving
Great class, lots of information, passionate instructor Kris, small class, interesting venue...that’s it. -
Spring Ikebana: Japanese Floral Arranging
Excellent class. Great teacher. -
European Bouquet (In-person Workshop)
We had a great time and learned so much! It was well worth it! -
BYOB Terrarium Workshop
Great class we loved it! -
Apprentice Beekeeper
This class was very informative, the instructor was very well versed in Beekeeping and answered every question intentionally and without hesitation. -
Chronicle of a Vegetable Garden
The class was very informative - a lot of information in the 2 hours! The teacher was great; he encouraged questions and was very engaging and entertaining. -
European Bouquet (In-person Workshop)
Wonderful experience! Tatiana provided terrific insight and thourough, hands-on instruction. We had a great time and learned a lot! -
zxTerrarium Workshop: Cactus and Succulents
My husband and I took the course to celebrate his birthday. We had such a wonderful time! The instructor was very knowledgeable. We both left with beautiful terrariums and intend on taking future classes. -
Edible Landscapes Featuring Containers
Great balance of principles and hands-on education. Could have used a bit more specificity on trade-offs between aesthetics and production for container vegetable gardens. -
Healthcare Garden Design
"This program reminded me of my zeal for designing..." -
Healthcare Garden Design
"Exceeded my expectations. Excellent management. Excellent location. Excellent instruction." -
Healthcare Garden Design
Content was incredible. No repetition. Each speaker was valuable. -
BYOB Terrarium Workshop
Great teacher! Very relaxed class. And we both loved our finish products. -
Beginning Beekeeping
The class was very informative; the instructor was knowledgeable and passionate about beekeeping. I would definitely take another class from the instructor, Marcin. -
Tropical Bonsai Workshop
The best Bonsai teacher ever... Chris Baker! Learnt a lot in those two three short hours. Me Baker was very generous with sharing his knowledge and expertise on the subject. I only wish we could have had a week long workshop. Thank you.
