Adult Opportunities

Bulb Garden Design

Explore new ways to use colorful bulbs in your home and garden.

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Fall is an ideal time to plant bulbs for next spring. Arboretum horticulturist Kat Haberman will share basic design techniques to create a lively bulb garden using crocuses, tulips, daffodils, and lesser known bulbs.

In this gardening class, participants will learn how to:

  • select reliable and less common bulbs that will make your garden shine throughout the spring
  • incorporate bulb design techniques to your garden
  • plant and care for your plants
  • dig up and store bulbs for future use.

This class will give you practical information and plenty of inspiration to brighten up your home with fresh and colorful flowers.

Participants will be able to shop at the Arboretum’s Annual Bulb Sale to carry out their garden design.

This program meets in person at the Arboretum.

Instructor: Kat Haberman, horticulturist, The Morton Arboretum

Age: 16 and older

Course number: H635

Instructor

Kat Haberman, horticulturist, The Morton Arboretum

Kat Haberman is a horticulturist at The Morton Arboretum, where she oversees the garden beds near the Visitor Center. She is knowledgeable about annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herb gardening.

What to Know

This program meets indoors and outdoors. Check the forecast and dress for the weather.

Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Please bring the following with you: note-taking materials and a water bottle.

Program Schedule

Wednesday, October 2, 2024, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thornhill Education Center (Parking Lot 21) , West Side

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