"All gardeners live in beautiful places because they make them so." -- Joseph Joubert
The adult fall organic gardening program is offered as a series of 7 classes for $100 or $20 per class. Register for the 7 week series online at the Chicago Park District. Individual program registration is available at the fieldhouse. No checks are accepted the week prior to class. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Classes are subject to cancellation based upon registration.
These classes are for adults 18 & over.
Fall Organic Vegetable Garden
Saturday, September 27
10 am –Noon
Anna Viertel, Chicago Botanic Gardens
Fee: $20 or $100 for series
Participate in a discussion about managing your backyard landscape with edible organic production in mind. Learn how sustainable framing practices make growing food crops inn alternative, urban spaces accessible and productive. With the coming fall season in mind, explore strategies for lengthening your growing season with tips on season extension, regionally hearty varieties, and activities for the fall garden.
Organic Lawn Care
Saturday, October 4
10 am – Noon
Tim Decker, Greenway Services
Fee:
$20 or $100 for series
Does your lawn have a chemical addiction? Break the habit with Tim Decker from Greenway Services as he discusses techniques and materials available to give you the healthy lawn you crave without the chemicals many homeowners are concerned about.
We’ll hit topics such as lawn culture, proper turf selection, fertilizers, and weed control but additionally we’ll explore ways homeowners can improve their soil quality by using materials that often end up in the waste stream. Join us for organics and beyond!!
Rain Gardens and Why They Are Important
Saturday, October 11
10 am – Noon
Sue Cubberly, Rain Garden Network
Fee $20 for $100 for series
Learn
how to install a rain garden and why rain garden concepts are important. Sue Cubberly is the owner of Rain Garden Network. This company supplies information and educational resources to homeowners to protect the water quality of our lakes, rivers and streams from pollution and the damage done by rainwater runoff.
Fruit Tree Basics
Saturday, October 18
9 am – 11 am
Rico Montenegro, Fruit Tree Planting Foundation
Fee: Free
Join the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) for an interactive class on fruit tree basics, including planting, pruning, organic troubleshooting, aftercare, and restoring unproductive trees. FTPF’s certified arborist; Rico Montenegro will lead a lesson that will cater to enthusiasts of all levels and backgrounds. Hands-on activities will include group fruit tree planting exercises. Come one, come all, rain or shine!!
Join us after the class to help plant KPOG’s new orchard!!!
Fall Pruning and Cleanup for the Ornamental Garden
Saturday, November 1
10 am – Noon
Laury Lewis, Foliage Fantasies
Fee: $20 or $100 series
This class will discuss proper pruning techniques for the fall and winter that will enhance the appearance of trees and shrubs for the following season. Fall garden clean-up will include what to do with herbaceous perennials, how to create winter interest in the garden and as well as how to improve the soil. This will be a hands on program, bring your hand pruners.
Intensive Urban Composting Systems
Saturday, November 8
10 am – Noon
Bill Shores, Urban Market Farmer
Fee: $20 or $100 series
Composting is the basis of organic gardening. Learn how to reduce waste and produce high quality compost in your own backyard, deck, or basement. This class will discuss and look at a variety of options for producing compost from leaves, garden trimmings, food waste, cardboard and paper and more. Learn about vessel composting, hot and cold piles, and the science of composting so you can become a compost expert and share your knowledge with your friends and neighbors!
Organic Oyster Mushroom Cultivation
Saturday, November 15
10 am – Noon
Robert Lee, Chicago Master Gardener
Fee: $20 or $100 series
Gardening in your basement or in a pile of wood chips? Sure!
Edible gourmet mushrooms can be grown by most anyone with a desire to do so. In this class you’ll learn how to get started growing mushrooms that are healthy and delicious in your home, basement, garage, or in a pile of wood mulch in your back yard. Mushrooms turn wood and straw into food and compost.
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