There are 28 gardens and four natural areas within the 385 acres of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Join our horticulturists for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Garden areas they oversee. Explore plant varieties and combinations, design elements, garden features, and fun stories as you soak up a wealth of knowledge from their years of experience working in these gardens. 

April 30
Bulb Garden – Audrey Toogood
Meet at entrance to the Bulb Garden

May 21
McDonald Woods – Matt Evans
Meet at Visitor Center

June 18
Thomas English Walled Garden and English Oak Meadow – Heather Sherwood
Meet at English Walled Garden entrance

July 16
Rose Garden – Thomas Soulsby
Meet at Rose Garden entrance

August 6
Dwarf Conifer and Waterfall Gardens – Francisco Manrique
Meet at Rose Garden Terrace