January
Jan. 10
“Backyard Chickens 101.” Local experts discuss the most important considerations in caring for backyard chickens. Speakers will cover Green Bay’s recent ordinance change, the basic care information and much more from the personal experience of novice and experienced owners. Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road, Green Bay, Wis. 6 to 7:30 p.m. $14; preregistration required. Info: 920-490-9457 or www.gbbg.org.
February
Feb. 4 to 6
Orchid Quest 2012. Huge orchid displays in the exhibit area and thousands of fragrant orchids for sale from vendors. Also: seminars, quilts, artwork, painted porcelain, raffle, silent auction and orchid-growing supplies. Exhibition Hall, Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison. Sponsored by the Madison Orchid Growers’ Guild. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. $7 for one day; $10 for a two-day pass. Info: 608-231-3163 or
www.orchidguild.org.
Feb. 7
“Tropical Orchids for Beginners.” Orchids grow on every continent except Antarctica. They also grow in Wisconsin. Get the know-how to grow orchids in your own home, plus supplies, fertilizers, pests and diseases. Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road, Green Bay, Wis. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $14; preregistration required. Info: 920-490-9457 or www.gbbg.org.
Feb. 10 to 12
Garden Expo. More than 100 seminars, demonstrations and workshops. Vendors selling plants, gardening books, seeds and tools. Presented by Wisconsin Public Television and University of Wisconsin Extension/Cooperative Extension Horticulture Team. Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, Wis. $8 one day; $11 two days; $16 three days. Info: www.wigardenexpo.com.
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