Horticulture courses at the Regenstein School of the Chicago Botanic Garden cover a wide range of gardening topics. Daytime classes, evening classes, and weekend classes make it easy to fit adult education into the schedules of interested Chicago-area residents. Hands-on gardening classes explore a range of topics including seasonal container design, vegetable gardens, backyard chickens, tree and shrub pruning, shade plants, perennials, composting, sustainable practices, lawn care, bonsai, beekeeping, edible plants, herb gardens, organic produce, orchids, and houseplants and more.

If a class is sold out, please contact us at (847) 835-6801 to be placed on the waitlist. The Garden will contact you if a space becomes available.