Learn & Grow Lectures

Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory for our popular Learn & Grow gardening lecture series in person at the Conservatory. We will help you prepare for the gardening season and highlight plants available at our Annual Plant Sale. Programs are for all gardening levels. Registration is required for these free programs.

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Apr 8: Preparing for the Growing Season

Ready, set, grow! It’s time to get back into the garden, but there’s a lot to do besides deciding which plants you’re interested in. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn how to prepare your soil, tools, pots, and compost to get the most out of the upcoming season.

Apr 15: Tomatoes 101

Tomatoes are the most popular crop to grow, yet even experienced gardeners can still struggle to do it successfully. Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory to learn about the essentials for soil, sun, and water, as well as the basics of caging, pruning, and fertilizing.

Apr 22: Container Gardening with Annuals

How do others make their containers of annuals look so great? Join the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory for tips on how to match up plants with complementary colors, textures, and heights to design a container you’ll be proud of. Plants from the Annual Plant Sale will be showcased.