Due to unforeseen circumstances, we need to cancel the class on 1/27/2024. We are working to see if an alternate date will be possible.
Join us for an in-person, interactive workshop for beginning gardeners to learn how to plan a vegetable garden for small spaces.
GPCA staff will guide participants step by step in designing one 4 ft by 8 ft raised bed, while reviewing key elements for planning a veggie garden that includes herbs and flowers to support pollinators. Topics include:
- Assessing Site Growing Conditions
- Setting Gardeners’ Goals
- Determining Plants’ Needs
- Tips for Creative Flourishes
After the group design activity, participants will have time to work independently on plans for raised beds or containers for their own gardens.
Registration fee includes a materials kit that contains a book, handouts, graph paper and colored pencils.
Class available for ages 18+
Cost
$40 General Public
$32 Member/Volunteer
Scholarships are available! Please fill out this Scholarship Application (link opens in a new tab) or contact Bendi Qian at bqian@garfieldpark.org for more information. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is Friday, January 12th at 5 pm CST.
Accommodations: When you register for this workshop you will be asked to provide any accommodations requests. If you have any questions or would like to request an additional accommodation, please email access@garfieldpark.org, at least 72 hours prior to the event start.
Please read our updated Covid-19 protocols (link opens in a new tab).
Registration ends Wednesday, January 24th at 5 pm CST.
Workshop materials and scholarships provided with support from Amazon.
Shop the Seedling Sale!
Our Annual Seedling Sale features a mix of vegetables, herbs, melons, pollinator friendly flowers and edible flowers. All of our seedlings are pesticide-free and are grown in our signature sustainable growing media using non-GMO seeds. Shop early for the best selection–quantities are limited!
The sale begins Friday 5/6/22 at 10 AM and continues through Monday 5/9/22 at 12 PM (or while supplies last!). Prices vary according to the size of the seedling. Every purchase supports our programs and our mission to change lives through the power of nature.
All plants purchased during this sale must be picked up on Saturday 5/14/22, by appointment only, at the Conservatory’s Staff Parking Lot.
Member Benefits: Members get 10% off – code is emailed to you once you join or renew. Questions? Contact membership@garfieldpark.org. Learn more about becoming a Member here (link opens in new tab).
Getting your plants: After you complete your online purchase, you will receive an email with detailed instructions for scheduling your pickup appointment for Saturday 5/14/22. Conservatory staff and volunteers will bring your purchase out to you.
Shop our Online Seedling Sale! Featuring limited quantities of sustainably grown veggies, herbs, flowers, ground covers and tropical plants.
Shop Online
Our Annual Seedling Sale features a mix of vegetables, herbs, pollinator friendly flowers and edible flowers. All of our seedlings are pesticide-free and are grown in our signature sustainable growing media using non-GMO seeds. New for 2021: we will have a small but carefully curated collection of ground covers and tropical plants. Shop early for the best selection–quantities are limited!
Our online sale begins Friday, April 30 at 10 AM and continues through Wednesday, May 5 at 10 PM (or while supplies last!). Prices vary according to the size of the seedling/plant. Every purchase supports our programs and our mission to change lives through the power of nature.
All plants must be picked up at the Conservatory by 5/9/21. All plant pickups require an appointment. Pickups will take place at the Garfield Park Conservatory’s Staff Parking Lot.
Member Benefits: Members get 10% off – code is emailed to you once you join or renew. Questions? Contact membership@garfieldpark.org. Learn more about becoming a Member here (link opens in new tab).
Getting your plants: After you complete your online purchase, click here to schedule your contact-free pickup appointment for Sat. 5/8/21 or Sun. 5/9/21. Conservatory staff and volunteers will bring your purchase out to your vehicle. We will wear masks and ask that you please do the same. All plants purchased during this sale must be picked up by 5/9/21.
