Growing & Green Living Workshops

"Houseplants Gone Wild" Tricks & Tour
Wednesday, February 17
Hours: 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Where: Classroom

The Garfield Park Conservatory is home to many common house plants. However, because of their unique growing conditions, these plants look wildly different than their housebound relatives. Come join us at the Conservatory this winter, and get a tour of the Conservatory that’s especially designed to spot “houseplants gone wild.” Then come back to the classroom to learn some tricks on how to be a better houseplant owner. Presented by the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance and Master Gardener Dick Kress. Registration not required.

Spring Seed Starting Workshop
Wednesday, February 24
Hours: 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Where: Jensen Room

Join experienced gardener Anna Viertel to learn about spring seed starting for your home garden, and help plant seeds for our Community Greenhouse. We'll discuss planning and timing your plantings, lighting, watering and other basics of seed starting. Registration not required.

Kitchen Sink Composting -
Indoor Worm Bins for Your Kitchen
Saturday, March 20
Hours: 10 am - Noon
Where: Community Room

Looking for great compost you can make in your own kitchen? Come to this workshop with instructor Bill Shores, learn about worm composting, and leave with your very own kitchen composting bin, complete with worms. Registration is required.

Please pre-register for this class by contacting Robin Cline at 773-638-1766 ext 18, or rcline@garfieldpark.org. A $25.00 fee is required to purchase your worm bin. Family Friendly Workshop - Children 5 years old and up are welcome to attend.

Kitchen Sink Composting -
Indoor Worm Bins for Your Kitchen
Wednesday, March 31
Hours: 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: Community Room

Looking for great compost you can make in your own kitchen? Come to this workshop with instructor Bill Shores, learn about worm composting, and leave with your very own kitchen composting bin, complete with worms. Registration is required.

Please pre-register for this class by contacting Robin Cline at 773-638-1766 ext 18, or rcline@garfieldpark.org. A $25.00 fee is required to purchase your worm bin. Family Friendly Workshop - Children 5 years old and up are welcome to attend.

Walk in Demonstrations During
Green & Growing Fair
Saturday, April 24
Hours: 11 am – 3 pm
Where: Blue Stone Terrace in City Garden
Cost: Free!

Demonstrations include composting, tool sharpening, bean pole teepees and other garden structures, and more!