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SUMMARY:The Friends in Bloom membership drive is happening now!
DESCRIPTION: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/ \nOnline shopping for the Plant Sale begins April 5\, and opens to the public on April 18.
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SUMMARY:Save the Date for the 2022 Plant Sale!
DESCRIPTION:The countdown to the 2022 Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory Plant Sale has begun! We are pleased to be able to host this popular fundraiser for the 33rd straight year. FOPCON Members receive 12 days of priority shopping plus a Members Only pick up day on May 10! Join now to take advantage of the best selection. Click here to become a member. \n2022 Plant Sale Key Dates:  \n\nApril 5: Website Opens + Member Online Sale Begins\nApril 18: Public Online Sale Begins\nMay 1: Online Sales Close\nMay 10-11-12: Curbside Pick-up\n\nFor over thirty years\, Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory and the Park District of Oak Park have joined together to select\, start\, and grow the very best plants for our gardens. This year we are continuing that tradition and are delighted to offer you thousands of plants grown entirely in our Conservatory greenhouses. This year’s selection includes old favorites and over 30 new varietals.  Want a sneak peak of what we’re growing?  Click the hyperlinks to see a list of our edible and ornamental plants. \nThe Plant Sale will take place online with pre-purchase and curbside pick up from the Rehm Pool parking lot. \nSpring Plant and Tool Exchange & Garden Pot Return May 21: \nJoin 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 Garden Pot Return.  Our volunteers will collect your empty pots that can be reused for next year’s sale and kept out of landfills. \n\nDrop off: 9:30-11:30 am\nPick up: 12:30 pm\n\nNot a member?  Click here to join.  QUESTIONS about this year’s plant sale?  Email operations@fopcon.org.  
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SUMMARY:Learn and Grow Lectures are back this April!
DESCRIPTION: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 \nApril 6\, 7-8pm – Tomatoes 101 \nLearn the basics of growing tomatoes successfully in this how-to lecture. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the essentials for soil\, sun\, and water. We will also cover caging\, pruning\, and fertilizing. Missed the lecture?  View the video HERE \nApril 13\, 7-8pm – Square Foot Edible Gardening \nAre you interested in learning a method of gardening that makes the most of your space? Join us when the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory offers expert tips on growing culinary herbs and edibles in raised beds and containers using the Square Foot Method. Learn the basics and get a sneak peek into the varieties of edibles available at The Friends Annual Plant Sale.  Register HERE \nApril 20\, 7-8pm – Behind the Scenes: Meet the Plants \nJoin the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about new plants featured at The Friends’ Annual Plant Sale. Plus learn tips and tricks for using annuals to enhance and beautify your garden space. Register HERE \n 
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