New! Tropical plants and flowers dazzle in the heat of summer, but when temperatures drop, these favorites need extra care to survive and thrive. Discover practical, easy-to-follow strategies for successfully overwintering tropical plants such as hibiscus, cannas, colocasia, citrus, dahlias, and herbs. Learn how to identify which plants require special winter protection, when to bring plants inside, and how to transition them without causing stress. The class covers essential care techniques, insight into dormancy cycles, and how to prepare plants for a healthy return outdoors in the spring. Wrap up with a hands-on potting activity and take home a tuber to plant in your garden. 

Tim Pollak, manager, plant production, Chicago Botanic Garden
Plant Production Headhouse, Grainger Center