January
Jan. 9
Photo Tour of Keukenhof Gardens in Holland, the program for the monthly meeting of the Gardeners of Central Lake County. Presented by club member Bob Weissman. Evangelical Free Church of Libertyville, 431 W. Austin Ave., Libertyville. Guests welcome. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free. Info: 847-918-7157 or www.gclcil.com.
Jan. 10
“Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Floral Design.” Charles Harris, president of the Ikenobo Ikebana Society of America, Chicago chapter, presents the program for the monthly meeting of the Glenview Gardeners. Community room, Glenview Police Department, 2500 E. Lake Ave., Glenview. Guests welcome. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 847-832-0630 or www.glenview
gardeners.org or ggardeners@gmail.com.
Jan. 21
“Botany for Beginners.” Why are most plants green? Why are chili peppers hot and watermelons sweet? This class is a brief introduction to botany, the science of plants. Learn how plants make and store food, get pollinated and protect and disperse their seeds. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. 1:30 to 4 p.m. $45; preregistration required. Info: 847-835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org.
Jan. 27 and 28
“Jennifer’s New Garden.” See what Jennifer Brennan did to the area under a 95-foot honey locust that formerly was mulched to the drip line. See an entire year of the three-year-old garden in a slide talk. Chalet Education Center, 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette. 10 a.m. Free. Info: 847-256-0561 or www.chaletnursery.com.
Jan. 28
“Soils: Where Are Your Roots?” One of the secrets to gardening success is an understanding of soils. This class will explain what your garden needs for a healthy soil ecosystem. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. $45; preregistration required. Info: 847-835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org.
February
Feb. 4
“Starting From Seed.” This class covers all elements of starting annual flowers, vegetables and perennials from seed. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. $45; preregistration required. Info: 847-835-8261
or www.chicagobotanic.org.
Feb. 4
“Grow Orchids on Your Windowsill.” Learn basic orchid growing techniques. Also: best orchids for your conditions and avoiding pitfalls. Feel free to bring a few of your orchids to class. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. 1 to 3 p.m. $37; preregistration required. Info: 847-835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org.
Feb. 4
“Woody Plants for the Eco-Garden.” Learn about woody plant selections to help make your garden more eco-friendly. Chicago Botanic Garden,1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. 9 a.m. to noon. $74; preregistration required. Info: 847-835-8261 or
www.chicagobotanic.org.
Feb. 8
“‘Know Maintenance’ Perennial Gardens.” Learn about plantsman Roy Diblik’s concept of stylized perennial gardens based on grouping plants that live well together. See examples of how Diblik applied his concepts at the Art Institute of Chicago and Shedd Aquarium. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. 1 to 2 p.m. $37; preregistration required. Info: 847-835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org.
Feb. 10 and 11
“Create an Orchid Arrangement for Your Sweetheart” (or yourself). Chalet Education Center, 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette. 10 a.m. $54.99 (plus tax), all materials included; preregistration required. Info: 847-256-0561, ext. 230 or 225 or www.chaletnursery.com.
Feb. 11
“Fruit Trees for the Beginner.” Many fruit trees can be grown successfully in the Chicago area, including apples, peaches, pears, apricots, cherries, and plums. Learn about selecting varieties, choosing a location, site preparation, pruning techniques, maintenance and pest management. Dress for the weather, as part of the class will be outside. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. 9:30 a.m. to noon. $45; preregistration required. Info: 847-835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org.
Feb. 13
“Lake County Ecology and Forest Preserves.” Ann Maine, president of the Lake County Forest Preserves, will discuss Lake County ecology. Monthly meeting of the Gardeners of Central Lake County. At the Evangelical Free Church of Libertyville, 431 W. Austin Ave., Libertyville. 7:30 p.m. Free. Info: 847-918-7157 or www.gclcil.com or juliancindy@hotmail.com.
Feb. 14
“Basic Care of Orchids: They’re Easy!” Presented by Don White, owner of Anything Orchids in Frankfort. Monthly meeting of the Glenview Gardeners. Community room, Glenview Police Department, 2500 E. Lake Ave., Glenview. 7 p.m. Free. Guests welcome. Info: 847-724-2286 or www.glenviewgardeners.org or email ggardeners@gmail.com.
Feb. 17 and 18
“Understanding Orchids with Hermann Pigors.” Learn about the different orchid varieties from one of the foremost experts in the U.S., Hermann Pigors of Oak Hill Gardens in Dundee. Learn about repotting, light requirements and the best techniques for fertilizing, the best types of orchids for home culture and lesser-known varieties. Chalet Education Center, 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette. 10 a.m. Info: 847-256-0561 or www.chaletnursery.com.
Feb. 18
Beginning Beekeeping Workshop. Learn about the history of beekeeping in North America, the anatomy and physiology of the bees and their duties and threats to honeybees. Seasonal management, plants for forage and community restrictions also will be covered. Presented by Charles and Karen Lorence, owners of Lorence’s Honey Bee Haven. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $74; preregistration required. Lunch on your own. Info: 847-835-8261 or www.chicagobotanic.org.
Feb. 24 and 25
Terrarium Workshop. See a demonstration of how to create one and then make your own. Chalet Education Center, 3132 Lake Ave., Wilmette. 10 a.m. $54.99 (plus tax), all materials included; preregistration required. Info: 847-256-0561, ext. 230 or 225, or www.chaletnursery.com.
Feb. 25
“Harry Potter’s Herbology: Medieval and Renaissance Botany at Hogwarts,” a lecture by Ed Valauskas, rare book curator at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Learn about the foundations of Hogwarts in classical, medieval and Renaissance scientific literature, with actual examples of rare books dating from the 15th through 17th centuries. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. 11 a.m. to noon. $19;
pregistration required. Info: 847-835-8261
or www.chicagobotanic.org.
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