Horticulture
Little City’s Dorothy Rose Horticulture Center is Turning 50!
What started as a seed of an idea 50 years ago has blossomed into something truly special today.
Founded in 1974, the Horticulture Center at Little City has provided decades of opportunities for individuals to learn, pursue their passions, and gain vocational skills through the joy and beauty of flowers, plants, and produce.
This FREE family-friendly event will feature food trucks, cold drinks, entertainment, raffle prizes, games, and more!
Join us to celebrate 50 years of innovation and growth at Little City!
Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Little City Horticulture Center – 1740 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine (large A-frame building)
RSVP for FREE here!
ABOUT THE DOROTHY ROSE HORTICULTURE CENTER
The Dorothy Rose Horticulture Center enables individuals to develop numerous skills through four main teaching aspects: general horticulture skills, the life cycle of plants, care, and maintenance of indoor plants and outdoor gardening. The program includes workshops and classes for instruction in planting, maintenance, and safety. The program also provides employment opportunities through its annual Plant Sale and Harvest Stand.
CLASSES
Classes are led by Little City’s Horticulture Manager and are held in two greenhouses, as well as on Little City’s campus. Indoor and outdoor season classes include: introduction to horticulture (skill-based learning); outdoor gardening of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers; succulents and cacti; horticulture therapy; herbs; growing vegetables indoors; and raised bed and container gardening.
Events
Little City’s Horticulture Center hosts several events throughout the year where residents, families, and the community at large are invited to enjoy the fruits of our labor.
Spring Plant Sale – May
Fall Harvest Stand – August – October
Poinsettia Sale – November-December
Proceeds from these events go right back into our Horticulture program which helps plant the seeds for growth here at Little City. Check back here often for details on these events!
