6 Sundays:
October 27 – December 8
9 am – noon
(no class December 1)
Upcoming Classes
Certificate Programs Classes
View the upcoming schedule of available classes in each area of interest, and sign up today.
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.
Botanical Arts
Certificate
Expressive Pen & Ink
Botanical Arts Certificate
6 Tuesdays:
July 16 – August 20
9 a.m. – noon
Painting Colorful Flowers En Plein Air
Botanical Arts Certificate
4 Wednesdays:
July 17 – August 7
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Outdoor Sketching
Botanical Arts Certificate
6 Saturdays:
August 3 – September 14
9 a.m. – noon
(no class August 31)
Botanical Drawing 1: Online
Botanical Arts Certificate
8 Saturdays:
September 7 – November 2
9 a.m. – noon
(no class October 12)
Botany for Botanical Artists
Botanical Arts Certificate
6 Thursdays:
September 12 – October 24
6 – 8:30 p.m.
No class October 3
English Watercolor Techniques
Botanical Arts Certificate
6 Wednesdays:
September 18 – October 30
6 – 9 p.m.
(no class October 2)
Pen and Ink 1: Online
Botanical Arts Certificate
6 Tuesdays:
September 24 – November 5
6 – 9 p.m.
No class October 15
Watercolor with Pastoriza-Piñol
Botanical Arts Certificate
Saturday & Sunday
October 5 & 6
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Botanical Drawing 2: Online
Botanical Arts Certificate
6 Saturdays:
November 9 – December 21
9 a.m. – noon
(no class November 30)
Photography
Certificate
Ornamental Plant
Materials Certificate
Gardening with a Tropical Twist: Online
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate
Wednesday, July 10
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Ground Covers and Vines
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
7 Tuesdays:
July 16 – August 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Also includes Garden Walks
6 Saturdays:
July 20 – August 24
8 – 10 a.m.
Essential Plants for Pollinators
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate
Saturday, July 20
10:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Ornamental Grasses In Depth
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate
3 Saturdays:
August 3 – 17
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Botany 1
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Tuesdays & 4 Thursdays:
June 4 – July 9
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class July 4)
or
5 Mondays & 5 Wednesdays:
September 9 – October 16
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class October 2 & October 14)
Deciduous Trees
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
7 Tuesdays:
September 17 – November 5, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
(no class October 8)
Also includes Garden Walks
Meet at Visitor Center
6 Saturdays:
September 21 – November 2
9 – 11 a.m.
(no class October 12)
Ferns for the Chicago Region
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate
Saturday, September 21
1 – 3 p.m.
Professional Gardener
Level 1 Certificate
Gardening Techniques: Session D
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Sundays:
July 14 – August 18
9 a.m. – noon
Ground Covers and Vines
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
7 Tuesdays:
July 16 – August 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Also includes Garden Walks
6 Saturdays:
July 20 – August 24
8 – 10 a.m.
Soil Basics, Intensive Session
3 Saturdays:
September 7, 14 & 28
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(no class September 21)
Botany 1
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Tuesdays & 4 Thursdays:
June 4 – July 9
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class July 4)
or
5 Mondays & 5 Wednesdays:
September 9 – October 16
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class October 2 & October 14)
Deciduous Trees
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
7 Tuesdays:
September 17 – November 5, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
(no class October 8)
Also includes Garden Walks
Meet at Visitor Center
6 Saturdays:
September 21 – November 2
9 – 11 a.m.
(no class October 12)
Gardening Techniques: Session A
5 Thursdays:
September 26 – October 31
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (online)
(no class October 3)
and
6 Sundays:
September 29 – November 3
10 a.m. – noon (Classroom 5)
Please note that the Sunday, October 6, 2024, class session is from 9 a.m. to noon
Professional Gardener
Level 2 Certificate
Gardening Techniques: Session D
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Sundays:
July 14 – August 18
9 a.m. – noon
Plant Health 2
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays:
July 15 – August 21
6 – 8 p.m.
Rain date: August 26, 6 – 8 p.m.
Ground Covers and Vines
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
7 Tuesdays:
July 16 – August 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Also includes Garden Walks
6 Saturdays:
July 20 – August 24
8 – 10 a.m.
Soil Basics, Intensive Session
3 Saturdays:
September 7, 14 & 28
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(no class September 21)
Botany 1
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Tuesdays & 4 Thursdays:
June 4 – July 9
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class July 4)
or
5 Mondays & 5 Wednesdays:
September 9 – October 16
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class October 2 & October 14)
Deciduous Trees
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
7 Tuesdays:
September 17 – November 5, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
(no class October 8)
Also includes Garden Walks
Meet at Visitor Center
6 Saturdays:
September 21 – November 2
9 – 11 a.m.
(no class October 12)
Gardening Techniques: Session A
5 Thursdays:
September 26 – October 31
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (online)
(no class October 3)
and
6 Sundays:
September 29 – November 3
10 a.m. – noon (Classroom 5)
Please note that the Sunday, October 6, 2024, class session is from 9 a.m. to noon
Garden Design
Certificate
Gardening Techniques: Session D
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Sundays:
July 14 – August 18
9 a.m. – noon
Plant Health 2
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Mondays & 6 Wednesdays:
July 15 – August 21
6 – 8 p.m.
Rain date: August 26, 6 – 8 p.m.
Ground Covers and Vines
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
7 Tuesdays:
July 16 – August 27
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Also includes Garden Walks
6 Saturdays:
July 20 – August 24
8 – 10 a.m.
Soil Basics, Intensive Session
3 Saturdays:
September 7, 14 & 28
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
(no class September 21)
Botany 1
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
6 Tuesdays & 4 Thursdays:
June 4 – July 9
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class July 4)
or
5 Mondays & 5 Wednesdays:
September 9 – October 16
6:30 – 9 p.m.
(no class October 2 & October 14)
Deciduous Trees
Ornamental Plant Materials Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate,
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate,
& Garden Design Certificate
7 Tuesdays:
September 17 – November 5, 2024
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
(no class October 8)
Also includes Garden Walks
Meet at Visitor Center
6 Saturdays:
September 21 – November 2
9 – 11 a.m.
(no class October 12)
Gardening Techniques: Session A
5 Thursdays:
September 26 – October 31
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (online)
(no class October 3)
and
6 Sundays:
September 29 – November 3
10 a.m. – noon (Classroom 5)
Please note that the Sunday, October 6, 2024, class session is from 9 a.m. to noon