Chicago Botanic Garden
www.chicagobotanic.org/school
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. 847-835-5440. Pre-registration required for all classes and tours. Register at 847-835-8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/school. Parking $20. For a complete list of classes and activities see the website.
January
23
English Garden Designer Dan Pearson will present a half-day symposium in which he explains how landscapes, both wild and designed, speak to us, how human interventions in the landscape can animate and inform, and how they can serve to memorialize and heal. 1-4 pm. $74. Registration deadline is Jan. 15.
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Cantigny Park
www.cantigny.org
1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. 630-668-5161 and www.cantigny.org. Parking $5. For a complete list of classes and activities see the website.
January
16
Moving Your Garden Forward, a day-long symposium designed to arm home gardeners with valuable, practical information to boost their backyard success. Keynote speakers: Roy Diblik and Craig Bergmann. 8:30 am-3:30 pm. (Early morning bird walk at 7:30). $75. Lunch included. Limited to 100 attendees. Registration required. For more info see the web site.
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Heinz Brothers Greenhouse
www.heinzbrothers.com
2010 E. Main Street, St. Charles. 630-377-6288.
January
16
Make your own Mini Garden in a Pop Bottle. Kids ages 4 and up learn how to make their own mini greenhouse and
care for it. 11-11:30 am. $5.
16
Hairy Pot-ter Planter. Make a planter that looks like Hairy Potter and watch
your planter’s hair grow. Ages 4 and up. 2-2:30 pm. $10.
30
Create Your Own Green Hairy Creature. Kids ages 4 and up make your own green hairy creature and watch its hair grow! 11-11:30 am. $5.
30
Houseplants for Your Home. Learn how to care for houseplants and the major benefits of real vs. silk. Lighting, watering techniques and selection will be discussed. 1-2 pm. Free.
February
6
Orchids for Beginners. Learn the basic techniques on how to keep these beautiful blooming plants happy in your home. 10-10:30 am. $5.
6
Carnivorous Plants for Kids. Learn about the different types of carnivorous plants, how to grow and feed these spooky plants. Each participant will receive a carnivorous plant to take home. Ages 4 and up. 3-3:30 pm. $10.
7 & 13
Valentines Day Plant Gift for the Ones You Love. Children ages 4 and up will paint a planter and pot of flowers for a great Valentines Day gift from the heart. 1-1:30 pm. $10.
13
Kids Make Your Own Mosaic Pot. Heinz staff will help you create a beautiful masterpiece on a planter and then add the finishing touches of a beautiful indoor houseplant that you can enjoy all year long. Ages 5 and up. 11-1:30 am. $10.
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The Growing Place
www.thegrowingplace.com
Located in Naperville on Plank Rd. 3 blocks west of Naper Blvd. (630-355-4000) and in Aurora on Montgomery Rd. 2 blocks north of Ogden (630-820-8088). Info: Call Carol 630-355-4000 to register for all events. Pre-registration required for any of the ‘Payment due’ workshops.
January
28 & 30
Make a Trough, a class to make a hypertufa (lightweight concrete) trough that’s approximately 14 x 20 inches. All materials provided. You are welcome to bring your own container to use as a mold. 10 am. $35. Aurora location only.
February
11 & 13
Landscape Design Sampler. Hear suggestions from three experienced designers who will review multiple front yard plans and put their own special twist on plant selections & placement. Send in a picture of the front of your home with dimensions for use as a possible topic of discussion by January 28. Drawing will be held for a free at home design consultation from the photos received. 10 am. Free. Aurora location only.
25 & 27
Plant a Succulent Container Garden. Plant your own undemanding, dry- loving succulent garden with a variety of succulents, in the container of your choice. Rocks and accents will be available to embellish your garden. 10 am. Cost of materials. Aurora location only.
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