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Dividing Perennials Date: April 23rd, 2013 at 7 pmLocation: Oak Park Conservatory, Oak Park, ILWe will learn which plants are suitable for division as well as when and how to divide them. Participants will then move outdoors for a hands-on demonstration in the perennial garden and each participant will take home a division from the Conservatory garden. Please dress for the weather and for gardening activity. Please register one week in advance. Register for classes online at www.pdop.org, Class # 235202-01 |
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Compost 101 Date: April 25th, 2013 at 7 amLocation: Oak Park Conservatory, Oak Park, ILWe will learn what compost is, how it is created, and how to use it in our gardens, both indoor and outside. The discussion will cover the necessary ingredients, proper compost pile preparation and managing the ongoing process that creates gardeners with gold - rich, living humus. Bring some gloves and get involved in the work portion of the class. Please register one week in advance.Register for classes online at www.pdop.org, Class# 235203-01 |
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Containers for Summer Workshop Date: May 18th, 2013 at 9 amLocation: Oak Park Conservatory, Oak Park, IL |
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Chicken Farming Date: April 13th, 2013 at 9 amLocation: Oak Park Conservatory, Oak Park, ILJoin chicken doyenne, Jennifer Murtoff, for this informative conversation about raising chickens. What do they require, what are the regulations in Oak Park, what happens when they stop laying eggs - all topics covered during this two-hour presentation. Please register one week in advance.Register for classes online at www.pdop.org, Class # 235270-02Hours: Class runs 9:00-11:00AAdmission/Fees: Oak Park Resident $20/ Non Resident $30Jane McDonald |
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Spring Perennial & Seedling Exchange Saturday, May 11Join other gardeners and share your favorite perennials at the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory sponsored annual plant exchange. Drop off material from 9:30 to 11:30am at the Conservatory.Come back to pick up plants from Noon to 12:30pm.Conservatory Address:615 Garfield Street Oak Park, IL 60304Hours: Monday 2pm to 4pm, Tuesday - Sunday 10am to 4pmAdmission: Free – Donation Accepted. Suggested donation $2.00 per person |
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24th Annual Plant Sale Friday, May 3 from 2-7pm (FOPCON Members Only) and Saturday, May 4 from 8am-4pmThis annual fundraiser is sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory. Plants for sale include vegetables, herbs and flowers and almost all are grown in our Conservatory greenhouses. |