Secrets of Gardens that Work

Learn the essential steps to create beautiful, ecologically sound gardens.

Discover practices for garden design, establishment, and maintenance that lead to beautiful, sustainable gardens. The experts from Vivant Gardens will share the important traits that help a garden truly thrive in a way that is both ecologically and psychologically sustainable, from their experiences helping hundreds of clients to plan resilient gardens and select plants that are well-suited to their sites.

In this morning workshop, dive deep into the principles and practices that lead to flourishing, sustainable gardens. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this workshop will empower you with the knowledge and insights to transform your garden into a thriving paradise for people and pollinators alike.

This program meets in person at the Arboretum.

Instructor: Kasey Eaves, owner, Vivant Gardening Services

Age: 16 and older

Course number: H020

Instructor

Kasey Eaves, owner, Vivant Gardens, Inc.

Kasey 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 city dwellers.

Questions about Registration
630-719-2468
Registrar-ed@mortonarb.org
Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Format
In person
Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Cudahy Room, Administration and Research Center, (parking lot P-1) East Side
H020
Cost: $39
Member cost: $32
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