Lecture: How to Plant Bulbs for Spring Blooms

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Thursday, Aug 22 7:00-8:00P                     Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the basics of planting fall bulbs for spring blooms at this free, virtual event. Participants will learn when and how to plant bulbs, how to select bulbs for your garden, and how many you need for a full […]

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2024 Learn and Grow Lectures

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The Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory gardening experts will help you prepare for the growing season and highlight plants available at our 35th 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 […]

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Lecture: Growing Onions

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Ready to add a flavor-packed pantry staple to your garden this year? Onions are a fantastic addition to a home garden and a key ingredient in many delicious recipes!  Join us for this free, virtual lecture to learn all about growing your own onions. We’ll discuss starting from sets or seeds, choosing the right variety for […]

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Lecture: Carnivorous Plants

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Plants that eat animals? That’s a spooky Halloween thought! Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory and learn about carnivorous plants – what they are, tricks they use to trap their prey, and how you can grow these unusual predators and prevent unwanted critters. This is a FREE, virtual event.  A zoom link will be emailed […]

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Lecture: All About Hydrangeas

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Mophead or panicle? Bigleaf or oakleaf? There’s so much information on hydrangeas that it can be confusing. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the many varieties and how to grow and care for these beautiful blooming shrubs. This is a FREE, virtual event.  A zoom link will be emailed to […]

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Lecture: Fall Gardening Checklist

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It’s not too early to think about fall garden tasks to be completed before the first frost sets in. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the best time for moving and dividing plants, lifting dahlias, planting fall bulbs, and completing other fall garden projects. Our speaker will be Jennifer Suszek, […]

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Check out our 2023 Learn and Grow Lectures!

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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 - […]

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Growing Irises

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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 […]

Intro to the Native Paw Paw Tree

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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 […]

Chile Peppers Lecture

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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 Oak Park Conservatory with our guests from the Chile Pepper Institute to learn all about chile peppers! This is a FREE, virtual event.  A zoom […]

Bulb Planting for Spring Blooms

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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 […]

How to Grow Garlic

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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 it.  Jerry Ford from Living Song Farm will share his extensive knowledge with us!  Presented by Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.  A Zoom Link […]

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