Karen Sullivan (head gardener), MJ Smith and Isaac Thompson (student gardeners) and visited Ball Seed in West Chicago, Ill. on Friday, July 31st. they viewed acres of gardens and containers displaying current annuals and perennials produced by Ball Seed and their affiliates. They also toured their scientific research and plant diagnostic labs, propagation, seed processing, and…Read more about Student Gardeners Explore Ball Seed[Read More]
Maggie McCullough, Isaac Thompson, and MJ Smith, student gardeners, along with Karen Sullivan, Head Gardener, recently visited the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois. The 385-acre garden showcases a diverse collection of landscapes, including native prairies and woodlands, the Japanese Garden, the English Walled Garden, evaluation displays, and a Roof Garden. The trip provided students…Read more about Student Gardeners Explore the Chicago Botanic Garden[Read More]