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Plant Quest 2021-May 17, 2021 - Richard Hawke, Chicago Botanic Gardens Plant Evaluation Manager and Associate Scientist "Nearly Native - Plants of Merit with Deep Roots" /Zoom

Richard Hawke, Chicago Botanic Gardens Plant Evaluation Manager and Associate Scientist

Plant evaluations done at Chicago Botanic Gardens reveal hidden gems for Midwest landscapes. Join Richard Hawke in an exploration of many garden-worthy plants with no-nonsense native roots. Plant breeders across the nation recognize attributes of our thrifty and beautiful native plants and have begun making selections of adaptable plants that are nearly native and totally in style!!
Plant evaluations done at Chicago Botanic Gardens reveal hidden gems for Midwest landscapes. Join Richard Hawke in an exploration of many garden-worthy plants with no-nonsense native roots. Plant breeders across the nation recognize attributes of our thrifty and beautiful native plants and have begun making selections of adaptable plants that are nearly native and totally in style!!

Cost is $15.00 per session or $60.00 for entire series.

Register here for your Plant Quest sessions

Certified/Re-certified MSU Extension Master Gardener attendees will earn 1.3 continuing education hour for each session attended or viewed via recording.

Registration deadline: May 22, 2021
or when each session is full.