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Teaching Garden
In 2012, the Teaching Garden returns to the Chicago Flower & Garden Show! Check below for a full schedule and session descriptions.
2012 Teaching Garden Schedule
| 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM | |
| March 10 - 18, Everyday | Potting Party | Michael Gaffney | Potting Party | Hands-on Gardening | Potting Party | Potting Party | ||||||||
| Sunday, March 11 |
William Moss - Any Size, Anywhere Edible Gardens |
Green Roof Demonstration | ||||||||||||
Session Descriptions
Potting Parties
A popular Show attraction returns in 2012, conducted 4-times daily 11:00a, 1:00p, 3:00p, 5:30p—participate in this hands-on workshop where industry professionals teach you techniques and insight on creating your own containers. Workshop fee: $20. Participants take home their creation to enjoy.
World renowned floral designer Michael Gaffney leads a live demonstration!
Michael Gaffney teaches flower design from the ground up. Learn from the master and you, too, could become a designer. Michael’s work includes flowers for film ,television, runway and magazines. He recently opened Macys Flower Show on Herald Square in NYC and designed flowers for last years Oscar winner Black Swan..and author of the new book Design Star : Lessons from the New York School of Flower Design
Michael will be leading floral design demonstrations daily at 12:30 p.m. (20/B).
Any Size, Anywhere Edible Gardens: Bring the taste of homegrown freshness to your gardening experience.
Join William Moss, a master Gardener, horticulture educator, and media expert, as he shares tips and techniques for growing nutritious fruits and veggies for you and your family. As a trusted authority in greening, gardening and urban agriculture, Moss connects with audiences to explain how to make healthier choices to improve their lives, their communities, and their environment. William uses his landscape know-how andpersonality to engage, educate, and entertain audiences with relevant, informative content.His ability to bring complicated subject matter to life leaves audiences enthusiastic and charged.
William's seminar is schedule for Sunday, March 11 at 1:30 p.m. (20/B).
Come see our first ever Green Roof Demo!
Green roofing is an excellent way to bring nature into our urban environment. During this demonstration, you will learn how a green roof is constructed from the waterproofing up. We'll discuss the step-by-step considerations for each project. Plus, bring your own project ideas for the coming spring, and you will have the opportunity to get expert advice from Molly on planning, carrying out and maintaining your own projects.
The demo is scheduled to take place Sunday, March 11, at 3:30 p.m..