The Chicago Botanic Garden will host two classes with Chicagoland Gardening writer Nina Koziol on Saturday, April 30.

Painting Your Garden with Plants: Designing the Sunny Border
10 a.m. -  Noon
The well-designed border wears a combination of perennials, annuals, and shrubs that provide three seasons of color and winter interest. Discover how to artfully combine plants with an emphasis on the use of color, texture, and form. Whether you are a new gardener or you have an established border that could use updating, this class is for you.


Painting Your Garden with Plants: Designing the Shade Garden
1 - 3 p.m.
A garden shaded by trees or buildings is often a challenge for the gardener who is faced with low-light levels, tree roots, and soil that is often dry. This class provides solutions and ideas for artful plantings that can help you create effective combinations that consider color, texture, and form. Ideal for those who want to enhance an existing shade garden or plan a new one.

$29 for CBG members/$37 for non members for each session or register for both session at $52/$65 for a 10 percent discount. Register here.