Chicago Botanic Garden

Education

Training OPTION 2 — Six-Month Indoor Gardening Program

Cost: $3,500
If preference is for all 20 sessions to be staffed by the Garden, add $1,500 to the cost of the program.

Fall and winter program blocks of 20 weeks* (20 sessions, 10 staffed by the Garden)
Approximately October 20 – December 19, then continuing January 10 – April 15
Contract must be signed by September 15
Cost covers consumable materials (soil, pots, plants, etc.) and craft supplies for
15 participants per session, plus indoor plant light cart and equipment

*The program extends over six months, factoring in planning time.

TYPICAL PROGRAM SCHEDULE

A series of 20 indoor horticulture and nature craft activities will be presented during the cold-weather months. The location must be large enough to accommodate groups of 15 people seated at tables and offer freedom of movement to program leaders and support staff. It must also be appropriate for working with soil, plants, craft materials, and water. Some projects have been successfully used for in-house fundraising and sales. Participants learn simple methods of propagating plants as well as indoor plant care and maintenance fundamentals. During this program block, a three-level plant light cart will be provided. It is used for growing indoor plants and/or starting flowers and vegetables for the following year’s outdoor garden.

For more information about this program, call (847) 835-8247. To register online, click here.