6 Thursdays:
October 5 – November 9
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (online)
and
6 Saturdays:
October 7 – November 11
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
(Classroom 5)
$299/$374
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate, Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate, and Garden Design Certificate
Online and On-site Hybrid
Learn tips and techniques used by professional gardeners through a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. Acquire solid gardening skills and determine best management practices. Discover fall planting techniques, bulbs, turf care, plant wildlife protection, garden maintenance, and winterization. Dress for the weather. A supply list will be sent.
Thursday class sessions will be taught online via Zoom and Saturday sessions will be held at the Garden primarily outside. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts. Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance.
PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement
Carlos Barajas, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden
Online and Classroom 5, Learning Center