You may be surprised by the number of edible plants you encounter every day. Join Nina Lawrin of Loveren Collections for an evening of fun exploration, possibilities, and conversation surrounding urban foraging within and around Chicago. Stimulating conversations around human-plant connection, biodiversity, and accessibility will be explored along with some foraged food recipes and guidelines. […]
Join us for this live virtual Q&A session to get gardening advice and tips from our plant experts. Plus, you’ll learn what to be doing now in your garden. You can submit questions in advance or come with your questions and our panelists will guide you. Register here for this program on May 18 from […]
Although it may be cold and snowy outside, winter is actually the best time of year to prune your deciduous plants. Learn when to get out your pruners, how to take a critical look at your trees and shrubs, and the best approach to promote shape and thin your plants before spring. A link to […]
This event has reached maximum capacity. We will record the seminar and post a link on our website within one week. Thank you for your support and understanding! Are you interested in growing vegetables from seed? Come learn how to start your veggie garden indoors so you can transplant in spring. We’ll cover where to […]
What is compost? How do you incorporate it into your garden and lawn? What are the different types of compost and how do you create your own? This lecture will help you understand how to use organic matter in your garden. FREE for FOPCON members; $10 for non-members. Visit www.fopcon.org to become a member. To register for the […]
Join bulb experts to learn about the basics of planting fall bulbs for spring blooms. 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 get started. FREE. Register here. A zoom link will be […]
Local food blogger and cookbook author Emily Paster will cover five ways to preserve your garden harvest - from canning to freezing to drying and root-cellaring. Emily will offer in-depth descriptions of fermentation and water-bath canning, versatile and accessible methods of home food preservation suitable for many common home-grown fruits and vegetables. FREE. To register […]
Learn how to nurture succulents and help them thrive. Discover the best light, location and humidity for your plants. Plus you’ll learn when and how to repot your plants and how to determine signs of stress. FREE for FOPCON members with code, $10 for non-members. Visit www.fopcon.org to become a member. To register for the event, […]
Join us for this free, live Q&A session to get gardening advice and tips from our master gardeners and Oak Park Conservatory's Director of Horticulture. Plus, you’ll learn what to be doing now in your garden. You can submit questions in advance or come with your questions and our panelists will guide you. To register, […]
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