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Are you interested in learning how to extend the bloom time and encourage re-blooming in your orchids? Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the care […]

Did you know that you can actually start planting seeds for this year's garden now? Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn how winter sowing will help […]

Other than “sedges have edges”, what’s the difference between grasses and sedges? Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory as we learn about these beneficial plants: how they’re used […]

Thursday, Oct 17 7:00-8:00P                     Winterizing your garden is an integral part of preparing your vegetables, flowers, and shrubs for the next growing season. Prepping now means a flourishing […]

Thursday, Sept 19 7:00-8:00P      Not only do native shrubs provide a great backdrop for other plants in your garden, but they can also stabilize the soil, help sequester […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]