Feb 23 to Feb 26

The Des Moines Home + Garden Show at the Iowa Events Center (Des Moines, IA)

The Des Moines Home + Garden Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals. AHS members get a 2 for 1 ticket discount. Held at the Iowa Events Center.

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Feb 18

Online Presentation hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison : Activity of Woody Perennials Through Winter

Al Kovalesky studies the physiological processes that determine how plants control cold hardiness and dormancy during the winter and how that leads to budbreak and flowering in spring. This knowledge can then be used to inform models predicting phenology to understand how plants can survive in different environments or future climates. His work explores the question: Can we predict adaptation of a plant to an environment based on winter responses? Held by the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

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Feb 11

Class at the Chicago Botanic Garden: Plant Propagation Basics (Glencoe, IL)

The knowledge of plant propagation—the multiplication of or making more plants—is both a fascinating art and an exciting science. Come and learn how plants are reproduced, from seed germination and grafting to cutting propagation and tissue culture. Held at the Chicago Botanic Garden.

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Jan 31

Herbal Soap Making Class at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (Des Moines, IA)

Explore the art and science of making handcrafted soap from scratch with Ann Staudt of Siberian Soap Co. at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden! Using the centuries-old cold process soap-making technique, students will combine plant-based oils and lye to create soaps that are mild, moisturizing, and eco-friendly. This workshop is very hands-on, with each participant making and taking home one pound of their own custom batch of herbal handcrafted soap. All participants require long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes. Please bring an old towel or blanket to insulate your finished soap.
Open to age 16+; younger students must have advance permission from the instructor.

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Jan 23 to Jun 18

Sculpture Exhibit at Krohn Conservatory (Cincinnati, OH)

Experience ceramic sculpture designed for outdoor display by three regional artists shown in the natural setting of Krohn Conservatory plant houses, lobby and entry plaza. Enjoy discovery and surprise as the sculptures reveal a harmony amid the diversity of plantings. Entrance included in admission ticket price.

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May 01 to Apr 30

Habitat Exhibit at Green Bay Botanical Garden (Green Bay, WI)

This traveling exhibit arrives at Green Bay Botanical Garden for its Wisconsin debut this spring and will feature eight different displays highlighting habitats in nature, from birds and butterflies in the air to bugs and fungi underground. The exhibit is included with daily admission to the Garden and is free for Garden members.

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Jun 08 to Jun 11

American Hosta Society National Convention

The Minnesota Hosta Society is delighted to be the host for the AHS 2022 convention. Our membership is excited to have you join us in fellowship and share our passion for gardening with hosta. Our theme, Hosta Vision 2022, was retained from the postponed event of 2020 due to Covid, but also represents the ever expanding use of hosta in the garden used for visual effect. Hostas continue to be America’s number one perennial due to their versatility in the landscape. Plus they thrive in Minnesota’s Zone 4 climate!

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Jan 29 to Jan 30

Orchid Show at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Escape winter’s chill and enjoy a stunning variety of beautiful, unusual, colorful orchids exhibited by enthusiasts from across the state. Visit the vendors to find an orchid that’s easy to grow at home or add a more unusual species to your collection. Stock up on growing supplies, such as premium orchid bark and fertilizer. Learn how to grow these beauties by attending a free talk—visit MeijerGardens.org for the complete list—or stop by Grand Valley Orchid Society’s information desk to pick up a culture sheet and receive growing tips.

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