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  • February 2023

  • Thu 16

    Growing Irises

    February 16, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 […]

  • November 2022

  • Thu 3

    Intro to the Native Paw Paw Tree

    November 3, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 […]

  • October 2022

  • Thu 6

    Chile Peppers Lecture

    October 6, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 […]

  • September 2022

  • Thu 15

    Bulb Planting for Spring Blooms

    September 15, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 […]

  • August 2022

  • Thu 25

    How to Grow Garlic

    August 25, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 […]

    Free
  • May 2022

  • Thu 12

    Gardening with Native Plants

    May 12, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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    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, […]

    Free
  • April 2022

  • Wed 20

    Learn and Grow Lectures are back this April!

    April 20, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 […]

    Free
  • March 2022

  • Tue 8

    Get the Dirt — Your Garden Questions Answered

    March 8, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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    Get the Dirt--Your Garden Questions Answered Join us for this Q&A session to get gardening advice and tips from our plant experts. Plus, you’ll learn what to be doing now […]

    Free
  • February 2022

  • Thu 24

    The Art of Landscape Design — February 24, 2022

    February 24, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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    **Now VIRTUAL.**  A zoom link will be sent to all registrants. Are you curious about the principles of landscape design? How do you approach your garden space with an artistic eye? Join us as the Director of Horticulture for the Oak Park Conservatory shares her deep knowledge of designing gardens large and small. Learn how […]

    Free
  • November 2021

  • Thu 11

    Grow Your Own Mushrooms! November 11, 2021

    November 11, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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    Growing mushrooms is simple, unique, and rewarding! Join us for a FREE virtual lecture to learn how you can get started growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms in your kitchen, basement, or backyard.  We will discuss the many ways to grow some of our favorite mushrooms like Shiitake, Oyster, Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Wine Cap, and more. […]

    Free
  • October 2021

  • Thu 28

    So You Want to Grow an Orchid? October 28, 2021

    October 28, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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    Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory along with Kay Perry from the Illinois Orchid Society for a FREE virtual lecture to learn about the care and growing of orchids. Questions answered in this talk: What is an orchid? How much light does it need? How much should I water? Should I really be […]

    Free
  • Thu 14

    An Introduction to the Wonderful World of African Violets (Gesneriads): October 14, 2021

    October 14, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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    Join us as the Northern Illinois Gesneriad Society President, Janet Spencer, presents a FREE virtual lecture on Gesneriads (African violets). Learn about this diverse plant family of over 3,500 species and countless cultivars that are widely distributed over all continents except Antarctica. You’ll learn variety of form, size, color, and ease of growing these amazing […]

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