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April 2010
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THUR
01 |
 tickets on sale for rhapsody in bloom benefit
9 am
Tickets to Rhapsody in Bloom, Madison's largest garden party, go on sale to the public starting April 1. Tickets are $110 each, or purchase a table of eight for $880. Rhapsody in Bloom, on Saturday, June 19, 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 19 to prepare for Rhapsody in Bloom. For ticket and reservation information call 605-246-5616.
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SAT
03 |
Pansy Sale
10 am - while supplies last!
Celebrate spring with a cheery pansy, panola, or viola grown in Olbrich's own greenhouses. 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. Decorative containers are extra. Proceeds benefit Olbrich Botanical Gardens. |
SAT
03 |
orchid sale
10 am - 2:30 pm or while supplies last
Celebrate spring with a blooming orchid plant. Orchid Growers Guild members will be available to answer questions. Sponsored by the Orchid Growers Guild. A portion of the proceeds benefits Olbrich Gardens. For information call 608-231-3163. |
APR
03
thru
JULY
11 |
Bolz conservatory exhibit -
light gaps
The trees are trimmed and the bushes are pruned during annual maintenance in the Bolz Conservatory...now it's time to see the light in the forest! Learn about light and how plants develop and change in the forest as light fluctuates. With more than 650 plants in the Bolz Conservatory, the tropical plants compete for every sunbeam that radiates through the glass pyramid. When a gap in the forest canopy is created naturally, or by a clipping from Olbrich's Conservatory staff, new growth develops at an exceptional rate. 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 general public on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon. |
SAT
10 |
wisconsin gourd festival
9 am - 4 pm
Wisconsin gourd artists show and sell their art. Also enjoy classes, demonstrations, gourd-related products and supplies, and a special place fork ids to learn about and decorate gourds. The festival is free with classes offered at reduced prices to Olbrich Botanical Society and Wisconsin Gourd Society members. For more information call 608-437-1944. |
APR
11
thru
JUNE
27 |
ART EXHIBIT -
wATERCOLOR SOCIETY
Sundays, 11 am - 5 pm
Members of the Madison Watercolor Society display colorful botanical paintings. The exhibit is free and open to the public on Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. |
THU
15 |
Member PRE-SALE:
oLBRICH'S LEAF MULCH SALE
2 - 5 pm
Become a member of the Olbrich Botanical Society and shop early for leaf mulch! The shredded, composted leaves enrich soil and provide nourishment and protection for your gardens, shrubs, and trees. Olbrich's environmentally friendly leaf mulch helps control weeds, holds in water, and looks great. Enjoy the convenience of drive-through service. For more information about membership call 608-246-4724 or visit the membership section. Members also receive 20% off purchases in Olbrich's Growing Gifts shop during the Leaf Mulch Member Pre-Sale.
Bags - $6.50
each (Each bag covers about 35 square
feet at a depth of 3 inches.)
Bulk scoops - $40 each (A bulk
scoop is equal to about 8-10 bags of mulch, which
covers approximately 350 square feet at a depth of 3 inches.) |
FRI
16
thru
SAT
17 |
Olbrich's Leaf Mulch Sale
April 16, 2 - 5 pm
April 17, 9 am - 12 pm
Now you can have the same top-quality mulch used in Olbrich's gardens. The shredded, composted leaves enrich soil and provide nourishment and protection for your gardens, shrubs, and trees. Olbrich's environmentally friendly leaf mulch cuts down on watering and weeding, recycles local leaves, and is credited for Olbrich's healthy-looking gardens. Enjoy the convenience of drive-through service. For more information call 608-246-4550.
Bags - $6.50
each (Each bag covers about 35 square
feet at a depth of 3 inches.)
Bulk scoops - $40 each (A bulk
scoop is equal to about 8 - 10 bags of mulch which
covers approximately 350 square feet at a depth of 3 inches.) |
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load-your-own leaf mulch sale
April 17, 12 - 4 pm
April 18 - May 6, 9 am - 4 pm daily, while supplies last
Olbrich's bagged Leaf Mulch Sale continues! The shredded, composted leaves enrich soil and provide nourishment and protection for your gardens, shrubs, and trees. Olbrich's environmentally friendly leaf mulch also helps control weeds, holds in water, and looks great. Bagged leaf mulch will be available at the Gardens from 9 am to 4 pm every day of the week, while supplies last. Only bagged leaf mulch will be available. Pay for leaf mulch in the lobby, then drive around to the parking lot to load your own bags. For more information call 608-246-4550.
Bags - $6.50
each (Each bag covers about 35 square
feet at a depth of 3 inches.) |
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bulk mulch SALES
Thursdays, April 22, April 29, and May 6, 1 - 5 pm
Saturdays, April 24 and May 1, 9 am - 1 pm
Buy in bulk and save money during Olbrich's Bulk Lleaf Mulch Sales! The shredded, composted leaves enrich soil and provide nourishment and protection for your gardens, shrubs, and trees. Olbrich's environmentally friendly leaf mulch also helps control weeds, holds in water, and looks great. Bulk mulch will be available on Thursdays - April 22, 29, and May 6 from 1 to 5 pm and on Saturdays - April 24 and May 1 from 9 am to 1 pm. Bulk mulch is loose and loaded with a tractor. Bring your own truck or trailer and Olbrich will load bulk scoops for you. For more information call 608-246-4550.
Bulk scoops - $40 each (A bulk
scoop is equal to about 8-10 bags of mulch, which
covers approximately 350 square feet at a depth of 3 inches.) |
JAN
10
thru
APR
04 |
ONGOING:
ART EXHIBIT -
Butterflies and Blooms
Sundays, 11 am - 5 pm
Local artist Ann Thering's stunning images capture rare glimpses of colorful butterflies in their natural habitat. Thering's photography explores the colors, patterns, and textures of butterflies and their habitat, as well as butterfly behavior. The exhibit is free and open to the public on Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm. |
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ONGOING:
YOGA IN THE GARDENS
Mondays 5:30 - 6:45 pm OR Thursdays 7:30 - 8:45 am
Held inside the tropical Conservatory or Outdoor Gardens when possible. The cost is $12 per class, no registration required. |
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