rhapsody in bloom tickets on sale to members

9 am

Tickets to Rhapsody in Bloom, Madison's largest garden party, go on sale to Olbrich members starting March 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.

Member preview party:  Spring flower show

9 - 11 am

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, and then enjoy music and light refreshments in the Evjue Commons. Olbrich members also receive 20% off in Olbrich's Growing Gifts shop. For more information about membership call 608-246-4724 or visit the membership section.

Spring Flower Show
10 am - 4 pm daily
Step into Olbrich's Atrium, filled with the sights and smells of spring. Colorful daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths are among the spring flowers that bloom in this indoor show of spring at its finest. Suggested $2 donation.

Winter Concert

Vocal Music of India - Traditional indian Songs, with Tabla Drums & Harmonium

2 pm

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 3 through March 28. Suggested donation is $1.

MIDWEST GARDENING SYMPOSIUM:

GREEN GARDENING FROM THE GROUND UP

8:30 am - 4 pm

The second annual Midwest Gardening Symposium, Green Gardening from the Ground Up, celebrates "green," low-maintenance gardening with practical advice from Midwest-focused, hands-on gardening experts. Learn how to create the healthiest soil, eco-friendly ways to deal with pests and diseases, how to determine where to use native and non-native plants, and how to create pleasing landscapes with shrubs - the latest excitement in low-maintenance plants. Early registration is advised since space is limited; registration begins on January 4, and the registration deadline is March 5. The cost of the symposium is $99 for Olbrich members, $119 for the general public, and $99 for horticulture students and Master Gardeners. Fee includes lunch. For more information call 608-246-4550.

Winter Concert

Opus IV - Jazz Standards & Light Rock

2 pm

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 3 through March 28. Suggested donation is $1.

Winter Concert

The Stellanovas - Cafe Jazz

2 pm

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 3 through March 28. Suggested donation is $1.

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.

SPRING SHOW PLANT SALE

12 pm - while supplies last

A variety of spring bulbs and ornamental plants used in Olbrich's Spring Flower Show will be available for purchase.

Winter Concert

The Bob Klinger Band - Polka Music

2 pm

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 3 through March 28. Suggested donation is $1.

Bolz conservatory exhibit -

cHOCOLATE:  tHE BITTER AND THE sWEET

Chocolate is one of those flavors that most people love. However, the dark brown, pleasantly bitter, chemically complex substance bears little resemblance to the pulp-surrounded seeds of the cacao pod. Visit the tropical Bolz Conservatory to see the unique cacao tree and to learn about the impact of chocolate on culture. The exhibit, Chocolate:  The Bitter and the Sweet, may give you an interesting perspective on one of the most popular plant products in history. 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.

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.

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.