Lawn to Garden: Techniques for Starting Garden Beds

Convert your lawn to beautiful, productive garden beds.

You’ve made your plan, are so ready to have a new garden, but what do you do with that lawn in the way? Get practical techniques and expert advice on converting traditional spaces into beautiful, eco-friendly, and sustainable gardens in this engaging workshop.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a new homeowner, this program will teach you the skills you need to transform your lawn into vibrant garden beds:

Basic soil science to help your garden thrive in the long run
Homeowner-friendly methods for preparing your lawn area
Common myths that cause unnecessary spending in those early garden days
Basic planting and care tips to ensure you get growing with confidence

This program meets in person at The Morton Arboretum.

Instructor: Kasey Eaves, horticulturist and owner, Vivant Gardens, Inc.

Age: 18 and older

Course number: H144

Instructor

Kasey Eaves, horticulturist and owner, Vivant Gardens, Inc.

Kasey Bersett Eaves started growing edibles and her treasured sunflowers at age two on her family’s farm property in southern Illinois. Now, as owner of Vivant Gardening Services, she spends her days making gardening approachable to area residents, restaurants, schools, and more. She encourages using edibles, natives, and pollinator plants, even in a city’s unusual spaces. She loves finding creative and low-maintenance growing solutions for every kind of garden.

Questions about Registration
630-719-2468
Registrar-ed@mortonarb.org
Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Format
In person
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Sycamore Room (parking lot P-1), East Side
H144
Cost: $39
Member cost: $32
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