Demystifying Heirloom Gardening

Sunday, February 26
Free Lecture and Book Signing, 2 to 3 p.m.
Alsdorf Auditorium
Seed Swap and Demonstrations, 3 to 5 p.m.
Fairchild Room
Parking fees apply for nonmembers

Click here to register in advance for the free lecture.

Diane Ott Whealy, expert gardener and co-founder of Seed Savers Exchange, shares her experience designing and planting heirloom flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Copies of her new book, Gathering, Memoir of a SeedSaver, will be available for purchase and signing. During the seed swap, gardeners can bring saved or leftover seed packets (vegetables, herbs, and flowers) to share and swap with other gardeners. Chicago Botanic Garden volunteers will be on hand displaying varieties recommended for Chicago gardens and will demonstrate how to save seeds and start them indoors.