Be a Friend: Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory by April 15 to access early online ordering for our 2022 Plant Sale, new reciprocal privileges at over 300 gardens nationwide, discounted tickets to the Oak Park River Forest Garden Walk, and more! https://fopcon.org/join-fopcon/ Online shopping for the Plant Sale begins April 5, and […]
The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory Master Gardeners will highlight plants that will be available at our Annual Plant Sale. Come learn with us -- programs are for all gardening levels. Registration is required for these free virtual programs. A Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance. FREE April 6, 7-8pm - […]
Join us as we celebrate the springtime at Oak Park Conservatory. We’ll have activities and fun for the whole family. Enjoy hands-on programs in the Discovery Garden and music featuring […]
Learn how native plants offer a host of benefits in your garden. West Cook Wild Ones will teach us about native plants: how to select the best plants for shady, […]
Young learners (18 months - 5 years) will be delighted with stories, lessons, and crafts led by our education docents at the Oak Park Conservatory. Each month is a different […]
Join other gardeners and share your favorite plants and extra tools at the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory-sponsored annual Spring Plant and Tool Exchange. Save your garden plastic pots from our annual Plant Sale and drop them off at our Plastic Pot Recycling. Our volunteers will collect your empty pots that can be reused for next […]
Growing garlic is one of the easiest crops to grow. Join us as we learn when and how to plant, what type of garlic to grow, and when to harvest […]
Join the Conservatory's Director of Horticulture, Patti Staley, to learn about the basics of planting fall bulbs for spring blooms at the free, virtual event. Participants will learn when and how to plant bulbs, how to select bulbs for your garden, and how many you need. Ask your questions on growing bulbs and how to […]
When it comes to chile peppers, there are literally thousands of varieties that come in all shapes, sizes, colors and, of course, levels of heat. Join the Friends of the […]
Asimina triloba, the North American pawpaw, is more ancient than the native peoples of the Americas -- it goes back millions of years. With a renewed interest in pawpaw and its delicious edible fruit, join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn the history, preservation, and how to incorporate this important tree into […]
Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we welcome the American Iris Society for this lecture on growing irises. You will learn the basics of when, where, and how to plant, soil preparation, spacing, care, and dividing of these lovely plants. This is a FREE, virtual event. A zoom link will be emailed […]
The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory Master Gardeners will highlight plants that will be available at our Annual Plant Sale. Come learn with us -- programs are for all gardening levels. Registration is required for these free virtual programs. A Zoom link will be sent to participants in advance. FREE April 6, 7-8pm - […]