Explore the impact of insects, diseases, weeds, and wildlife through a series of in-depth Garden walks. Learn about common landscape pests, pest identification, and monitoring and management techniques. Discover site assessment, soil testing, fertilization, and understanding pesticides. You will have the opportunity to design a basic plant healthcare program. A supply list will be sent. Dress for the weather. Prerequisites: Botany 1, Plant Health 1, and Botany 2 

PGL 2 and GDC requirement

Sean Regan, grounds foreman, Chicago Botanic Garden Plant
Science Lab, Regenstein Center