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9AM – 4PM

Open Easter Sunday: 9AM – 4PM

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There’s always something growing at Gethsemane.

Here it is folks, the official line up for our Spring Fling weekend! There will be lectures on soil, garden planning, bulbs, perennial planting, beekeeping, and medicinal herbs. Additionally, there will be FREE donuts from @downstatedonuts on Saturday. Dave the Knife Sharpener will be here all weekend to sharpen all your gardening tools, knives, and more! We can't wait to kick off the Spring season with everyone April 20th and 21st, 2024. See you all at Gethsemane Garden Center!
Cactus & Euphoria & Agave, Oh My!! #gethsemanehreenhouse #cactus #euphoria #aloe
Time to read up 📚 before we get back into our gardens. Browse the all new book selection in our Wild Pansy Gift Shop to get you ready for the next growing season. Learn about bees, medicinal herbs, bonsai, mushrooms, trees, and so much more! #gethsemanegifts
Join us in celebrating the start of the Spring 2024 gardening season at Gethsemane’s Spring Fling on April 20th & 21st, 2024! 
All yards will be overflowing with vibrant and blooming spring flowers, fruit trees, and more! Stop in the Greenhouse for light refreshments and join in our FREE seminars throughout the weekend. Give your gardening tools a new edge with on-site sharpening provided by Dave Nells. Check back soon for the official line up for the weekend!

All classes are held rain or shine at Gethsemane Garden Center.
2024 Spring Fling sessions are FREE and seating is first come, first served. Please call to reserve your spot for Intro to Beekeeping.

Gethsemane Garden Center
5739 N. Clark St. Chicago,IL
Store (773) 878-5915
www.gethsemanegardens.com
Happy First Day of Spring 🌷🌱🪻🌤🐝 When we think of Spring flowers, we think of Hellebores. Also known as the Lenten Rose, these perennial bloomers welcome us to our gardens every Spring with color and long-lasting blooms. Hellebores prefer partial to full shade, neutral to even alkaline soil, and prefer their soil to be on the drier side once established. Add one or many of these beauties to your garden when our Perennials Department opens April 6th. #gethsemaneperennials #hellebores
Easter lilies are here! These beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers symbolize the resurgence of spring. 
💧 Likes humidity and prefers moist, but not soggy, soil
☀️ To keep the flowers from wilting, avoid placing them in direct sunlight
🌱 Will lean towards the sun so turn the pot every couple days to grow upright
🌸 Remove stamens to keep blooms clean and extend bloom time
‼️ ⚠️ ALL PARTS of lilies are poisonous to cats and dogs, so please keep away from curious pets

#gethsemanegreenhouse #easterlilies #easterliliesinbloom
Bulbs are in the building, I repeat bulbs are in the building! Lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, cannas, elephant ears, calla lilies, begonias, garlic, onions, potatoes, and more!
Let’s kick off the 2024 gardening season at Gethsemane’s Spring Fling open house happening April 20th and 21st. There will be plants, flowers, lectures, workshops, and more! Save the date and we’ll see you there. #gethsemanegardencenter
Our version of a Shamrock Shake ☘️ stop on in to gain the ‘Luck of the Irish’ with our lucky shamrock or oxalis plants in green and purple #gethsemanegreenhouse #oxalis #shamrock #shamrockshake
Join us Saturday, March 16th 10am-11am for our first FREE lecture of the year: Planning Your Garden Space. No reservation required but we encourage you to arrive early to get a seat! See you Saturday at Gethsemane Garden Center! 

10am-11am
No registration required.
Free and open to all.
Gethsemane Garden Center
5739 N Clark Street, Chicago
#gethsemanegardencenter #windycityharvest
It’s seed starting time! Here are some tips for starting your seeds:
1. Use a seed starting soil. It’s a lighter mix made for optimal root growth. 
2. Try a heat mat for consistent soil temperatures and seeds that need warm soil to germinate like tomatoes and peppers.
3. Make sure seeds remain moist at all times. You can use a dome or enclosure to keep humidity and moisture in. 
4. Use a fan on your seeds to strengthen their stalks and mimic outdoor conditions. BUT keep an eye out so your seedlings don’t dry out.
5. Don’t put your starts out too early! I know we are eager to start our Spring gardens but waiting until it’s warm or else it will stunt their growth. 

Seeds to Start in March:
Early March:Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, eggplant, head lettuce, onions, parsley
Late March: Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants  #seedstartingtime #seedstarting #indoorseedstarting #seeds