New! Start an edible garden and make it fun for the whole family. Gardening with your kids or grandkids will help forge deeper connections to each other, to your family’s health, to our food sources, and to the planet. Get tips on how to engage your family in gardening through ownership, responsibility, and of course, having fun. Learn how and when to start your edible garden, which plants are great for beginners, and basic care tips for throughout the season. Help pass on the love of gardening and raise the next generation of home gardeners.

Chester Jankowski, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden
Classroom 4, Learning Center