This month – by some accounts one of the most difficult for gardeners who are eagerly awaiting the first signs of spring – The Morton Arboretum offers some of our finest educational offerings to date. 

Rosalind Creasy began her horticulture career in the 1970s as a landscape designer and restaurant consultant. Her book, The Complete Book of Edible Landscaping, hailed by The Wall Street Journal as the best garden book of 1982, will be released in an updated version in late Spring 2010. Join with us for this incredible opportunity to hear from Roz about her passion.

Register online or for more information, call 630-719-2468.

ROSALIND CREASY: THE BEST IDEAS FROM 30 YEARS IN THE LOCAL ORGANIC FOOD MOVEMENT
Rosalind Creasy, Author and Landscape Designer
Long before you saw red chard in containers, Ros Creasy was researching and writing her first book Edible Landscaping. Ros shares her global perspective on conservation, lifestyles, sustainable landscaping and, of course, great food.
Thornhill Education Center
Sunday, March 28 / 2–4-pm
Limit 100 $46 (non-members $54) – HL 300

CONNECTED TO THE EARTH: A CELEBRATION DINNER WITH SPECIAL GUEST, ROSALIND CREASY
Organized by the Geneva Green Market, Slow Food City’s Edge, Heritage Prairie Market and Classic Fare Catering
In the tradition of Ros Creasy’s approach to conservation and healthy food, local organic markets and chefs come together to put on a delicious early spring feast. The evening includes a booklet of recipes with local sources and bibliography. Cash bar available.
Ginkgo Restaurant
Sunday, March 28 / 5-8 pm
Limit 100 $50 – HL310

GARDEN DESIGN ON A DIME: QUICK SOLUTIONS FOR COMMON PROBLEMS
Karla Lynch, Manager of Horticulture Education, The Morton Arboretum
Solve common design problems and perk up garden beds and smaller parts of your property without developing an entire landscape plan. Preparation materials will be sent to registrants.
Thornhill Education Center
3 Thursdays: March 11, 18, 25 / 1–3:30 pm
$104 (non-members $120) Limit 16 – HL910

INSECTS AND DISEASES OF WOODY LANDSCAPE PLANTS
Donna Danielson, Plant Clinic Assistant, The Morton Arboretum
Learn symptoms and methods of control for the most common pests in our landscapes. This class includes lecture, lab work and a field trip.
Thornhill Education Center
Saturday, March 27 / 1-4 pm
$163 (non-members $198) Limit 16 – HL422

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