March 2008
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SUN
02 |
 Winter Concert
2 p.m.
Warm your winter day with a concert in the Evjue Commons. Series sponsored by the Olbrich Botanical Society. Concerts are at 2 p.m. each Sunday from January 6 through March 30. Suggested donation is $1. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
MON
03 |
Rhapsody in Bloom Tickets on Sale to Members
Tickets to Rhapsody in Bloom, Madison's largest garden party, go on sale to Olbrich members starting March 3. Tickets are $110 each, or buy a table of eight for $880. Rhapsody in Bloom on Saturday, June 21, features hors d' oeuvres among the flowers and dinner in the outdoor gardens. Enjoy Olbrich's Rose Garden with night lighting. You'll also have the chance to bid on exotic plants. Olbrich Botanical Gardens will be closed to the public all day on June 21 to prepare for Rhapsody in Bloom. For ticket information and reservations call 608-246-5616. Visit www.olbrich.org. |
08
thru
23 |
Member Preview Party: Spring Flower Show
Springtime Skyline: An Urban Oasis
9 - 11 a.m.
Olbrich Botanical Society members are the first to glimpse the beauty of spring in this indoor exhibit of spring blooms. Enjoy the invigorating colors and scents of spring bulbs, trees, and shrubs. For membership information visit Olbrich's website at www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4724.
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08
thru
23 |
Spring Flower Show - Springtime Skyline: An Urban Oasis
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily
Step into Olbrich's Atrium, filled with the sights and smells of spring. Colorful daffodils, tulips, and hyacinth are among the spring flowers that bloom in this indoor show of spring at its finest. Suggested $2 donation. Flowers from the show will be for sale Tuesday, March 25 at 10 a.m., while supplies last. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
SUN
09
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Winter Concert
2 p.m.
Warm your winter day with a concert in the Evjue Commons. Series sponsored by the Olbrich Botanical Society. Concerts are at 2 p.m. each Sunday from January 6 through March 30. Suggested donation is $1. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
SAT
22 |
Spring Pansy Sale
10 a.m. - while supplies last
Put a cheery pansy on your windowsill, dress up your holiday table, or bring a fabulous hostess gift beautifully displayed in a springtime container. These delightful pansies, violas, and panolas, grown in Olbrich's own greenhouses, are just $6 each with three plants per pot. Colorful containers are extra. Proceeds benefit Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
SAT
22 |
Orchid Sale
10 a.m. - 2 p.m., or while supplies last
Celebrate spring with a blooming orchid plant. Sponsored by the Orchid Growers Guild. Orchid Growers Guild members will be available to answer questions. A portion of the proceeds benefits Olbrich Gardens. For information call 608-231-3163. |
SUN
23 |
Winter Concert
2 p.m.
Warm your winter day with a concert in the Evjue Commons. Series sponsored by the Olbrich Botanical Society. Concerts are at 2 p.m. each Sunday from January 6 through March 30. Suggested donation is $1. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
MAR
24
thru
APR
04 |
Bolz Conservatory Closed for Maintenance
Large trees and tropical plants that threaten to overgrow the pathways get a haircut! The Bolz Conservatory will be closed for annual maintenance, but the outdoor gardens, Growing Gifts shop, and library will be open as usual. |
TUE
25 |
Spring Show Plant Sale
10 a.m. - while supplies last
A variety of plants used in Olbrich's Spring Flower Show will be available for purchase. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
SUN
30 |
Winter Concert
2 p.m.
Warm your winter day with a concert in the Evjue Commons. Series sponsored by the Olbrich Botanical Society. Concerts are at 2 p.m. each Sunday from January 6 through March 30. Suggested donation is $1. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
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Ongoing: Yoga in the Gardens
Mondays 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. OR Thursdays 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Held in the Conservatory or outdoor gardens when possible. The cost is $10 per class, no registration required. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
JAN
09
thru
MAR
23 |
Bolz Conservatory Exhibit - Safe and Sustainable Bug Control
Beneficial insects have been used in the Conservatory since it opened in 1991 to provide control of plant-damaging insects, which minimizes the need of more dangerous traditional insecticides. These controls, along with several others, are part of the Conservatory's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Learn about Olbrich's environmentally-friendly pest control methods and get ideas you can use to reduce or eliminate pesticide use at home. The Conservatory is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $1 for the general public. Admission is always free for Olbrich Botanical Society members and children 5 and under, and is free for the public on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. Visit www.olbrich.org or call 608-246-4550. |
