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Learn the art of floral arrangements and design in the vibrant city of Chicago, with classes ranging from basic flower arranging techniques to advanced floral design for special events and weddings.

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TRI Bioregional Herbalism Certificate Course

The Resiliency Institute

The TRI Bioregional Herbalism Certificate Course, led by veteran herbalist Linda Conroy, will focus on teaching students how to incorporate herbs into their daily life to promote health and to develop the skills to use herbs for everyday ailments and injuries. Students will be led on plant walks where they will learn to identify and harvest herbs seasonally for food and medicine. In the classroom, students will be guided through the process of transforming...

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Deciduous Flowering Shrubs

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

Study more than 60 different deciduous flowering shrubs (and their cultivars and related species) suitable for commercial landscape and home garden use in the Chicago region. Identification, cultural information, aesthetic qualities, and landscape uses of both common and more unusual shrubs will be emphasized.  Upon completing this course, you will be able to select the most appropriate shrubs for your garden space and gardening style.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Early Spring Bouquets

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

Working with the earliest offerings from the Field & Florist greenhouses, Heidi Joynt and Molly Kobelt will demonstrate the many attributes of locally grown ranunculus and anemone as they lead participants in a hand tied bouquet making workshop.  Skills learned in this workshop can easily translate into making bridal bouquets.  All materials are included in the fee.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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$139
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WCH: Cut Flower and Flower Arranging

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 3555 Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL

Arranging locally grown flowers is both an art and a savvy business plan. Learn about local flower farmers and the businesses that celebrate their products. Spend the afternoon working on your own bouquets with the guidance of seasoned professionals.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Orchid Dish Garden Workshop

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

Orchids are great houseplants with long bloom times, and they are even more fantastic when presented as part of a miniature landscape in a shallow container. Create your own “tropical” oasis to enjoy this winter and all year long. Please bring gloves, an apron, and pruning shears. Alcohol will be served in this class; participants must be 21 years of age or older.

(122) All levels 21 and older
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Mounting Orchids on Driftwood

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

Mounting orchids on driftwood is a beautiful and natural way to display the flowers. Learn techniques, watering requirements, and which plants to choose. Create your own project to enjoy all year long. Please bring gloves.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Summer-Blooming Perennials

Chicago Botanic Garden

Summer means sunny blue skies, warm breezes, and flowers—lots of flowers. Join Richard Hawke, plant evaluation manager, for a discussion of some of the best summer-blooming perennials for your garden. He will highlight a variety of perennial favorites—old and new—from more than 30 years of trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden. We will look at reliable perennials for sunny and shady gardens, and will discuss their growing needs and maintena...

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Fabulous Fragrant Plants

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

A personal garden should engage all five senses, including your sense of smell. Discover the world of fragrant ornamental plants to add a scent experience to your home spaces. You will take a look at flowers and foliage and the many ways you can use and enjoy scented plants. A Garden walk is included, so please dress for the weather.

(122) All levels 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.

(122) All levels 18 and older
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Introduction to Plant Identification

The Resiliency Institute

Day one of a two day beginners class to learn how to identify plants. You will learn plant terminology, proper use of tools, and discover what parts of the plant help to identify it. We will spend some time in class keying out a few trees and wildflowers. Please bring a lupe (8x) magnifying glass, or something similar and books to identify trees and wildflowers. Pat recommends The Master Tree Finder and Flower Finder by May Theilgaard Watts and...

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Perennials from Seeds

The Resiliency Institute

If you enjoy growing plants from seed, have space, and experience, then sign up to be a Forest Garden Friend. We will set you up with the seeds, trays, pots, and soil and teach you how to get started.  You take your seed tray home, tend it, and let us know how the plants are doing. When the plants are ready, we will host a planting day at the Ferry Forest Garden where your plants will become part of the garden.

(2) All levels 16 and older
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Intro to Plant ID – Wildflowers & Weeds

The Resiliency Institute @ 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL

Learn how to identify wild flowers by observing their growth forms, leaves, flowers, and fruits. You will learn plant terminology, proper use of tools, and discover what parts of the plant help to identify it.  We will look especially at the plants in the Aster, Carrot, Lily, Mint and Mustard families and practice identifying wild flowers with a Flower Finder Key.

(2) All levels 16 and older
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