Classes & Workshops
Upcoming Workshops
We offer several rounds of workshops each year on a variety of garden and plant-related topics.
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Workshop fee includes all necessary plants, materials, and supplies, unless specified. Add-ons may be available for a fee.
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Container Gardening Basics
SATURDAY MAY 16
11AM – 12PM
No yard? No problem! Discover how to grow edibles, natives, and pollinator plants in containers with guidance on choosing pots, placement, and maintenance.
FREE — No registration required!
Planting a Native Yard
SATURDAY JUN 13
11AM – 12PM
Design a thriving native landscape for the Chicago region! Learn plant selection for sun and shade, soil health, and low-maintenance techniques that support pollinators.
FREE — No registration required!
Companion Planting
SATURDAY JUN 27
11AM – 12PM
Discover which plants love (and hate) growing together! Learn how companion planting naturally supports growth, soil health, and pest control without chemicals.
FREE — No registration required!
Integrated Pest Management
SATURDAY JULY 18
11AM – 12PM
Manage garden pests sustainably while protecting pollinators and soil life. Learn to identify insects, prevent problems, and use least-toxic interventions when needed.
FREE — No registration required!
Planting a Fall Crop
SATURDAY AUG 15
11AM – 12PM
Extend your harvest into autumn! Learn which crops thrive in cooler weather, optimal fall planting timing, and how to prep beds for continued productivity.
FREE — No registration required!
Extending the Season
SATURDAY SEP 19
11AM – 12PM
Keep harvesting past the first frost! Explore techniques like row covers, cold frames, and low tunnels to protect crops and extend your growing season.
FREE — No registration required!
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There are no classes currently scheduled. We typically host a reoccurring series of classes in the fall and spring, along with other workshops throughout the year.
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Recurring Classes
We typically offer these classes a few times throughout the year, so don’t fret if one isn’t currently being offered—they’ll be back again soon!
Plant Care 101
Perfect for plant newbies! This hands-on course teaches essential care basics like proper watering, understanding light needs, and recognizing what your plants are telling you. You’ll leave with a starter plant and everything you need to keep it thriving.
Terrarium
Create your own living terrarium in this classic Gethsemane workshop. You’ll learn proper layering, drainage, and plant selection while building a beautiful mini-ecosystem to take home. (Kid’s version offered!)
Bog Garden
Create your own indoor bog garden featuring carnivorous plants in this fun workshop. You’ll learn bog-building basics and leave with a self-contained ecosystem that brings these amazing bug-eating plants right to your living room. (Kid’s version offered!)
Kokedama
Meet kokedama — the Japanese art of cultivating plants in moss-covered balls of soil! We’ll give a brief lecture about the art of kokedama followed by hands-on instruction as you create your very own. You’ll start with a substrate base and cover it with moss, keeping it all in place with fishing line, and then you’ll add your plants.