The Farms: Plant Your Planter
Experience Level: Beginner
Get your hands in the soil and learn the art of creating a beautiful, balanced arrangement at Plant Your Planter on Saturday, May 2 from 2-3 p.m. outside at the Plant Sale.
In this hands-on workshop led by Lucas Rund, students will design a 12-inch container using a combination of annual plants selected for color, texture, and growth habit. Learn the basics of container design, including the classic “thriller, filler, and spiller” technique, plant selection, soil preparation, and proper planting methods to help your arrangement thrive.
Students will leave with a beautifully styled container ready to display, along with the knowledge to confidently create arrangements in the future!
$25/person*. Register here. Registration will close April 25 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.
*Students should bring 5-6 small plants purchased from Allerton’s Plant Sale or their garden center of choice.
Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu.
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About the Instructor
Lucas Rund is the Facilities Operation Specialist at the Illinois Arboretum.
About The Farms
The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, outdoor education, science, storytelling, and wellness. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.
Find the complete Summer schedule here.
