November 2005

November 2005

Plant Fair: Herb Fair November 12 Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Browse through displays of herbal foods, crafts, and books for sale. Sponsored by the Madison Herb Society. For more information, call 608-242-1664.

Growing Gifts Shop Holiday Sale November 19 Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and November 20 Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Put garden gifts on your holiday shopping list and visit the Growing Gifts Shop Holiday Sale at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Choose from gardening books, stationery, gift items, and more. For one weekend only on Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20, Olbrich Botanical Society members receive 20% off all purchases, and the general public receives 10% off all purchases. Gift shop hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For membership information, call 608-246-4724. For gift shop information, call 608-246-4710.

Ongoing: Bolz Conservatory – Fragrance: Fair or Foul September 6 – January 3
Why are some flowers sweetly fragrant and others unbearably foul? Are flowers the only part of a plant with fragrance? Just how is perfume made from plant parts? These and other questions will be answered from September 6 through January 3 as part of the exhibit Fragrance: Fair or Foul in Olbrich’s Bolz Conservatory. This walk-through exhibit will explain how and why fragrance is produced in plants while interactive activities designed for the whole family will entertain as well as inform. Come immerse yourself in the warm embrace of the Conservatory’s rainforest environment and experience the fragrance of the tropics.

Art Exhibit: Natalie Sewell, Fiber Artist Ongoing: September 11 – December 4 Sundays, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Evjue Commons
Natalie Sewell’s art quilts elevate quilting to a new level. Her incredible landscape designs in the exhibit “A Walk in the Woods” fool the viewer into thinking the creations are paintings. Closer inspection reveals intricate stitching and layering of fabrics, thread, and paint. Her landscape quilts reflect her life-long passion for trees and flowers. All of her leaves, tree trunks, foliage, and flowers are “cut-outs” from her large collection of printed and hand-dyed cottons, which she machine appliqués to a background fabric. Free. Gallery Sundays are made possible by a gift from William and Joyce Wartmann.

Yoga in the Gardens On-going, Mondays, 5 – 6:15 p.m. OR Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
This is a participative experiential class for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and yoga students. Held in the Conservatory or outdoor gardens when possible. Comfortable, loose fitting clothing and a portable mat are recommended; feel free to bring a water bottle. Rick Comello, Monday instructor, is a bodyworker and Reiki Master with over 20 years of experience. Jonathan A. Garber RMT, Thursday instructor, is a certified Kripalu Yoga and Yoga for the Special Child Teacher. The cost is $10 per class - pay at the door. Check with instructors concerning holiday weeks. For more information call 608-246-4550.