Professional Gardener Level 1 Certificate
Professional Gardener Level 2 Certificate
and Garden Design Certificate
6 Tuesdays:
January 21 – February 25
5 – 6 p.m. (online) and
6 Saturdays:
January 25 – March 1
10 a.m. – noon (classroom 4)
(rain date Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m. – noon)
$299/$374
Online and On-site Hybrid Learn tips and techniques used by professional gardeners through a combination of lecture and hands-on activities. Acquire solid gardening skills and determine best management practices. Topics range from general grounds maintenance, winterization, and plantings, to other horticultural practices. Dress for the weather for on-site class sessions.
Portions of this course will be taught online via Zoom. All registrations must be submitted online two days before your class starts.
Registered students will receive login instructions one day in advance. A supply list will be sent.
PGL 1, PGL 2, and GDC requirement
Carlos Barajas, horticulturist, Chicago Botanic Garden
Online and Classroom 1, Learning Center
