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FEB. 9-11 EXHIBITION HALL AT THE ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER, MADISON

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“From Our Garden to Yours”

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GARDEN EXPO HIGHLIGHTS

RESILIENCE

IN GARDENING STORY SLAM A GARDEN EXPO PRELUDE EVENT

THE FREQUENCY

121 W. MAIN ST., MADISON THURSDAY, FEB. 8 7 P.M. (DOORS 6:30) NO COVER CHARGE!

BOTANICAL-THEMED CRAFT COCKTAILS IN THE CENTRAL GARDEN Friday 4-8 p.m. in the WNLA Central Garden

Join us in the Garden Expo Central Garden for botanical-themed craft cocktails developed by mixologists from Graze, a farmto-table Madison restaurant. While you sip on your cocktail, take a stroll through the beautiful plant and flower display put together by members of the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscaping Association (WNLA).

Come share and hear great stories from fellow gardeners on the Thursday night before Garden Expo.

In partnership with Allen Centennial Garden and Madison Story Slam, the theme for the evening’s stories will be “resilience in gardening.” The free event will be headlined by Michael Perry, the UK’s Mr. Plant Geek, and Kiss My Aster blog’s Amanda Thomsen. Sign up to tell a 5-7 minute story by sending a message to the Madison Story Slam Facebook page. The first 50 people in the doors will receive a Friday night Garden Expo admission ticket!

AMANDA THOMSEN, KISS MY ASTER

Friday 5:15 p.m. in Mendota 1-2 Saturday 12 p.m. in Mendota 4 Saturday 3:30 p.m. in Mendota 1-2 Loud and fun, Amanda Thomsen landscapes by day and blogs at night. Her blog, Kiss My Aster, has simultaneously alienated and enraptured people for more than a decade. Amanda is also author of Kiss My Aster: A Graphic Guide to Creating a Fantastic Yard Totally Tailored to You. Amanda will provide a “Quick and Dirty” Gardening 101 session, as well as a presentation on 150 ways to create a fantastic yard totally tailored to you.

INGA WITSCHER, AROUND THE FARM TABLE

Friday 4-6 p.m. in the WPT booth Saturday 10 am.-noon in the WPT booth Saturday 12:30 p.m. on Stage B

WPR’S LARRY MEILLER, GARDEN TALK

Inga Witscher, host of Wisconsin Public Television’s Around the Farm Table, will greet visitors at the WPT booth from 4-6 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m-noon Saturday. Inga will also host a stage demonstration on Saturday — all about fondue.

Larry Meiller, host of Wisconsin Public Radio’s Garden Talk, teams up with horticulture experts Lisa Johnson and Brian Hudelson to answer all your gardening questions

Saturday 9:30 a.m. in Mendota 4

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JUAN GONZALEZ-TORRES, LOS ABUELOS FARLEY FARM

MR. PLANT GEEK (MICHAEL PERRY)

Friday 2:45 p.m. in Mendota 1-2 Friday 6:30 p.m. in Mendota 1-2 Saturday 9:15 a.m. in Mendota 1-2 Saturday 12 p.m. in Mendota 4 In 2015, the United Kingdom’s Michael Perry was named one of the top 20 most influential people in the gardening world by the Sunday Times. In this exciting new addition to Garden Expo, he will provide presentations about new and unusual plants, as well as traditional UK kitchen gardens.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. in Mendota 6-7

KERRY ANN MENDEZ

Saturday 10:45 a.m. in Mendota 4 Saturday 1:15 p.m. in Mendota 4 Kerry Ann Mendez is an award-winning garden educator, author and design consultant. Her latest book, The Budget-Wise Gardener, will be released in February.

Kerry will present a session with money-saving tips for purchasing plants and designing your garden, as well as a session about simplified gardening for time-pressed and maturing gardeners.

Juan Gonzalez-Torres is a local farmer and owner of Los Abuelos Farley Farm.

He will speak about the beginning of his farm business and how it evolved from Puebla, Mexico to Madison. After relocating to Wisconsin, his farm business has grown to be an integral piece of the local food movement. Juan will give his presentation in Spanish and it will be translated into English.

GARDENING EXPERT MELINDA MYERS

Saturday 11:45 a.m. in Mendota 1-2 Sunday 12:45 p.m. in Mendota 1-2

TED-INSPIRED TALK “GARDENING SHAME” Saturday 12 p.m. in Mendota 4

This fast-paced TED-inspired talk will feature three presenters, who will each speak for 20 minutes on the theme “Gardening Shame.” Presenters include UK’s Michael Perry (Mr. Plant Geek), Amanda Thomsen (Kiss My Aster) and Ben Futa (Allen Centennial Garden).

JERRY APPS

Saturday 2:15 p.m. in Mendota 1-2 Sunday 1 p.m. in Mendota 4 Listen to rural storyteller Jerry Apps tell stories of farm life during the 1930s-1950s.

Jerry and his daughter, Susan, will talk about old recipes and how farm families depended on their gardens for food.

Nationally known gardening expert, TV/ radio host, author and columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written more than 20 gardening books. Melinda will present about how to make a big impact in a small space garden, and provide a session with tips on how to put your garden and containers to work for you all year long.

Melinda’s presentations are made possible with support from American Transmission Company/Grow Smart.

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DEMONSTRATION STAGES FRIDAY DEMONSTRATIONS

In the Exhibition Hall. Each demonstration runs 45 minutes.

STAGE A

STAGE B

What is That Beekeeper Up to Now?* Richard Schneider, Capital Bee Supply Also: Sat. 3:30 p.m.

All About Your Lawn-Care and Garden Hand Tools Dan Cunningham, Fiskars

Perfecting Fruit Pies Becky Gutzman

Kokedama – A Centuries-Old Garden Art* Josephine Fowler, Puddingstone Also: Sat. 9:30 a.m. and Sun. 2:30 p.m.

2:30

Oilstick Gourd Vases/Bowls* Deb Ready, Wisconsin Gourd Society Also: Sat. 4:30 p.m.

How to Create a Terrarium* Anna Eliese Scott

3:30

Tips for Using Essential Oils in Your Home and Garden Starla Batzko, Starla’s Seasonings & Mixes

Setting Up a Straw Bale Garden to Ensure Success* Joel Karsten, Straw Bale Gardens Also: Sat. 2:30 p.m. and Sun. 1:30 p.m.

4:30

Demystifying Hydrangeas* Tom Bergan, McKay Nursery Also: Sat. 2:30 p.m.

Snacks, Spreads and Sweet Tea: Making the Most Out of Preparing and Preserving Your Mushroom Harvest* Mary Ellen Kozak, Field and Forest Products Also: Sat. 10:30 a.m.

5:30

Pretty Places: Aquascape Inspirations From Natural Habitats* Ted R. Judy, Madison Area Aquatic Hobbyists

Home-Friendly, Habit Forming Worm Composting Joe Theisen

6:30

The Anywhere/Anytime Garden Victor Zaderej, Happy Leaf LED Also: Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Floral Designs* Lisa Larsen, Sunborn Gardens Also: Sat. 10:30 a.m.

12:30 1:30

*Presentations denoted by an asterisk are new for 2018

SATURDAY DEMONSTRATIONS

In the Exhibition Hall. Each demonstration runs 45 minutes.

STAGE A

STAGE B

9:30

Kokedama – A Centuries-Old Garden Art* Josephine Fowler, Puddingstone Also: Fri. 1:30 p.m. and Sun. 2:30 p.m.

MycroRecycle: Transform Everyday Items Into Mushroom Gardens* Laura Kahles, Field and Forest Products Also: Sun. 2:30 p.m.

10:30

Floral Designs* Lisa Larsen, Sunborn Gardens Also: Fri. 6:30 p.m.

Snacks, Spreads and Sweet Tea: Making the Most Out of Preparing and Preserving Your Mushroom Harvest* Mary Ellen Kozak, Field and Forest Products Also: Fri. 4:30 p.m.

11:30

Art Glass in the Garden Denny Berkery, The Vinery

Baking With Wisconsin-Grown Ancient Grain Flours* David Meuer, Meuer Farm LLC and Michael MacReady, MacReady Artisan Bread Also: Sun. 11:30 a.m.

12:30

Florida Aquatic Nurseries* Brandon McLane, Madison Area Aquatic Hobbyists

Fondue for Two* Inga Witscher, Around the Farm Table

1:30

Cooking From the Garden With Starla Starla Batzko, Starla’s Seasonings & Mixes Also: Sun. 1:30 p.m.

From the Garden: Fermenting Vegetables* Linda Conroy, Moonwise Herbs Also: Sun 10:30 a.m.

2:30

Demystifying Hydrangeas* Tom Bergan, McKay Nursery Also: Fri. 4:30 p.m.

Setting up a Straw Bale Garden to Ensure Success* Joel Karsten, Straw Bale Gardens Also: Fri. 3:30 p.m. and Sun. 1:30 p.m.

3:30

How to Properly Dig and Divide Peonies Scott Parker, Wisconsin Peony Society

What is That Beekeeper Up to Now?* Richard Schneider, Capital Bee Supply Also: Fri. 12:30 p.m.

4:30

How to Grow Giant Pumpkins John Barlow, Wisconsin Giant Pumpkin Growers

Oilstick Gourd Vases/Bowls Deb Ready, Wisconsin Gourd Society Also: Fri. 2:30 p.m.

SUNDAY DEMONSTRATIONS

In the Exhibition Hall. Each demonstration runs 45 minutes.

STAGE A

STAGE B

10:30

The Anywhere/Anytime Garden Victor Zaderej, Happy Leaf LED Also: Fri. 6:30 p.m.

From the Garden: Fermenting Vegetables* Linda Conroy, Moonwise Herbs Also: Sat. 1:30 p.m.

11:30

Baking With Wisconsin-Grown Ancient Grain Flours* David Meuer, Meuer Farm LLC and Michael MacReady, MacReady Artisan Bread Also: Sat. 11:30 a.m.

Floral Bouquets for Your Home or Garden Party* Kathy Hartmann-Breunig and BJ Chrisler, Rainbow Floral

12:30

The Art of Wabi-Kusa* Bailin Shaw, Madison Area Aquatic Hobbyists

Food Preservation Inspiration* Becky Gutzman

1:30

Cooking From the Garden With Starla Starla Batzko, Starla’s Seasonings & Mixes Also: Sat. 1:30 p.m.

Setting up a Straw Bale Garden to Ensure Success* Joel Karsten, Straw Bale Gardens Also: Fri. 3:30 p.m. and Sat. 2:30 p.m.

2:30

Kokedama – A Centuries-Old Garden Art* Josephine Fowler, Puddingstone Also: Fri. 1:30 p.m. and Sat. 9:30 a.m.

MycroRecycle: Transform Everyday Items Into Mushroom Gardens* Laura Kahles, Field and Forest Products Also: Sat. 9:30 a.m.

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ONE-HOUR SEMINARS ON FRIDAY 12:15

Straw Bale Solutions* Joel Karsten, Straw Bale Gardens Room: Mendota 1-2 Also: Sat. 9:15 a.m. and Sun. 11:45 a.m.

Everything You Need to Know About Bonsai* Karl Bethke, Badger Bonsai Society Room: Mendota 5 Also: Sun. 2:15 p.m.

Growing Garlic in Wisconsin Noel Valdes, CobraHead LLC Room: Mendota 8 Also: Sat. 1:15 p.m.

Warming Winter Herbs* Mary Halstad, Wildwood Institute Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa

12:30

Yardening With Mother Nature* Margaret Mary Gerhard, Helfenstein Soup Council Room: Mendota 3 Also: Sat. 9:30 a.m.

The “Belly Button Garden”* Mark Dwyer, Rotary Botanical Gardens Room: Mendota 4 Also: Sun. 2 p.m.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Beets Amy Freidig, Wisconsin Master Gardener Program Room: Mendota 6-7 Also: Sun. 2 p.m.

Invasive Plant Control for Gardeners Kelly Kearns, Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources Room: Monona/Wingra Also: Sat. 3:45 p.m.

1:30

How to Grow the Best Tomatoes Joey and Holly Baird, and Norman Gaulin, The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Room: Mendota 1-2 Also: Fri. 6:45 p.m. and Sat. 1 p.m.

Invasive Jumping Worms: The Impact of a New Soil Invader* Brad Herrick, UW-Madison Arboretum Room: Mendota 5

Why Would I Want Chickens?* Twain Lockhart, Nutrena Room: Mendota 8 Also: Sat. 1:15 p.m.

Magnificent Monarchs Gae Bergmann Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa

1:45

Growing Raspberries in Wisconsin Lisa Johnson, UW-Extension Dane County Room: Mendota 3

Trendy Perennials for Your Hip Garden* Nancy Nedveck, The Flower Factory Room: Mendota 4 Also: Sat. 4:45 p.m. and Sun. 10:15 a.m.

Sustainable Gardens: Meadows and Gravel Gardens* Jeff Epping, Olbrich Botanical Gardens Room Mendota 6-7

Putting Up the Harvest for Health and Nourishment* Linda Conroy, Moonwise Herbs Room: Monona/Wingra

2:45

The Weird and Wacky Plant Show* Michael Perry, Mr. Plant Geek Room: Mendota 1-2

Diseases of Vegetables Brian Hudelson, UW-Madison Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic Room: Mendota 5 Also: Sat. 4:45 p.m.

3:00

Creatively Harvesting and Managing Stormwater* Paul Ganshert, Ganshert Nursery & Landscapes Room: Mendota 3

Success With Houseplants* Linnzi Hodel, Schönheit Gardens Room: Mendota 4

Growing Mushrooms 101* Lindsey Bender, Field and Forest Products Room: Mendota 6-7

4:00

Building a Bulb Lawn: Adding a new Dimension to Your Lawn Benjamin Futa, Allen Centennial Garden Room: Mendota 1-2 Also: Sat. 9:30 a.m.

The Year in Review: Horticultural Highlights at Olbrich and Beyond in 2017* Erin Presley, Olbrich Botanical Gardens Room: Mendota 5

Getting Started With Chickens Twain Lockhart, Nutrena Room: Mendota 8

Where 6,000 People are Protecting Potatoes for the World* Joshua Feyen Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa Also: Sat. 2:15 p.m.

4:15

Pruning Primer Mike Maddox, UW-Extension Room: Mendota 3 Also: Sun. 11:30 a.m.

Shrubberies for Impact* Mark Dwyer, Rotary Botanical Gardens Room: Mendota 4 Also: Sat. 10:30 a.m.

Weeds Feed Me – A Sustainable Approach to Gardening* Noel Valdes, CobraHead LLC Room: Mendota 6-7 Also: Sun. 10:30 a.m.

Succeeding With Seeds Allen R. Pyle, Jung Seed Co. Room: Monona/Wingra

5:15

Quick and Dirty – Gardening 101* Amanda Thomsen, Kiss My Aster Room: Mendota 1-2

Planting a Prairie: Choose Your Own Adventure!

Frank Hassler, Good Oak LLC Room: Mendota 5

Indoor Lighting Basics* Dennis Anderson, Paradigm Gardens Room: Mendota 8 Also: Sat. 9:15 a.m.

5:30

Managing Backyard Apple Trees Organically Deirdre Birmingham, The Cider Farm Room: Mendota 3

Gardeners as Naturalists* Beth Stetenfeld and Marian Farrior, Wisconsin Master Naturalist Instructors Room: Mendota 4

Pet Friendly Landscaping* Paul Ganshert, Ganshert Nursery & Landscapes Room: Mendota 6-7

Plants in Pop Culture* Johanna Oosterwyk, UW Dept. of Horticulture Room: Monona/Wingra

6:30

New, Different and Unusual Plants* Michael Perry, Mr. Plant Geek Room: Mendota 1-2

Four Seasons Landscape* Paul Drobot, Plantsgrow.com Room: Mendota 8

Wild Food/Wild Medicine Linda Conroy, Moonwise Herbs Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa Also: Sat. 9:30 a.m.

To Bee or Not to Bee* Katey Pratt, Olbrich Botanical Gardens Room: Mendota 6-7

Wildlife Damage Management: Tips, Tools and Techniques Jamie Nack, UW-Madison Dept. of Forest and Wildlife Ecology Room: Monona/Wingra

6:45

How to Grow the Best Tomatoes Joey and Holly Baird, and Norman Gaulin, The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Room: Mendota 4 Also: Fri. at 1:30 p.m. and Sat. 1 p.m.

*Presentations denoted by an asterisk are new for 2018

GARDEN BISTRO Friday 12-2:30 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Located in the Atrium, the Garden Bistro will serve farm-to-table fare throughout the weekend, including salads, sandwiches and soups.

Basic Backyard Maple-Syruping (And Other Perennial Treats)* Dan Tyler Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa Also: Sun. 10:15 a.m.

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ONE-HOUR SEMINARS ON SATURDAY 9:15

Traditional Kitchen Gardens in the UK* Michael Perry, Mr. Plant Geek Room: Mendota 1-2

Indoor Lighting Basics* Dennis Anderson, Paradigm Gardens Room: Mendota 5 Also: Fri. 5:15 p.m.

Straw Bale Solutions* Joel Karsten, Straw Bale Gardens Room: Mendota 8 Also: Fri. 12:15 p.m. and Sun. 11:45 a.m.

Native Bee and Managed Bee Pollinators* Richard Schneider, Capital Bee Supply Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa

9:30

Yardening With Mother Nature* Margaret Mary Gerhard, Helfenstein Soup Council Room: Mendota 3 Also: Fri. 12:30 p.m.

Garden Talk With WPR’s Larry Meiller Larry Meiller, Wisconsin Public Radio Room: Mendota 4

Building a Bulb Lawn: Adding a New Dimension to Your Lawn Benjamin Futa, Allen Centennial Garden Room: Mendota 6-7 Also: Fri. 4 p.m.

Wild Food/Wild Medicine Linda Conroy, Moonwise Herbs Room: Monona/Wingra Also: Fri. 6:30 p.m.

10:30

Shrubberies for Impact* Mark Dwyer, Rotary Botanical Gardens Room: Mendota 1-2 Also: Fri. 4:15 p.m.

Learning in the Garden: Principles of Garden-Based Education* Nathan Larson, Community GroundWorks Room: Mendota 5

Healthy Soil, Healthy Plants, Healthy People* Sandy Syburg, Purple Cow Organics LLC Room: Mendota 8

Hardscaping and Permeable Pavers* Paul Ganshert, Ganshert Nursery & Landscapes Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa

10:45

Making the Most of a Small Space* Tim Stenzel, Avant Gardening & Landscaping Room: Mendota 3

Gardening Simplified: Exceptional Plants and Design Solutions for Time-Pressed and Maturing Gardeners* Kerry Ann Mendez, Perennially Yours Room: Mendota 4

Wild Harvest: Useful and Edible Plants* David Eagan Room: Mendota 6-7 Also: Sunday 1 p.m.

What is Herbalism?* Deborah Jacobs, American Herbalist Guild Room: Monona/Wingra

11:45

Year Round Garden-tainment – Plant it, Eat it, and Enjoy!* Melinda Myers Room: Mendota 1-2

Wilderness Corridors and Why They are Important* Kate Heiber-Cobb, Madison Area Permaculture Guild Room: Mendota 5

Rain Gardens for Function and Beauty John Gishnock, Formecology LLC Room: Mendota 8

The Medicinal Side of Mushrooms* Laura Kahles, Field and Forest Products Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa

12:00

Pollinator Friendly Gardening* Allen R. Pyle, Jung Seed Co. Room: Mendota 3

TED-inspired Talk on “Gardening Shame”* Michael Perry, Amanda Thomsen, Benjamin Futa Room: Mendota 4

Organic Landscape Maintenance Practices Becky Kielstrup, Avant Gardening & Landscaping Room: Mendota 6-7 Also: Sun. 2:15 p.m.

How to Attract Eastern Bluebirds Patrick Ready, Bluebird Restoration Association of Wis. Room: Monona/Wingra Also: Sun. 11:45 a.m.

1:00

How to Grow the Best Tomatoes Joey and Holly Baird, and Norman Gaulin, The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Room: Mendota 1-2 Also: Fri. 1:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

Everything You Need to Know About Worms and Jumping Worms * Bernie Williams, Wisconsin DNR – Forest Health Room: Mendota 5 Also: Sun. 12:45 p.m.

Gardening for Hummingbirds Michael and Kathi Rock, The Hummingbird Society Room: Mendota 8 Also: Sun. 2:15 p.m.

Magnificent Monarchs Gae Bergmann Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa

1:15

Why Would I Want Chickens?* Twain Lockhart, Nutrena Room: Mendota 3 Also: Fri. 1:30 p.m.

The Budget-Wise Gardener: Plant the Best for Less! Money-Saving Tips for Purchasing Plants Plus Cost-Saving Designs* Kerry Ann Mendez, Perennially Yours Room: Mendota 4

Growing Garlic in Wisconsin Noel Valdes, CobraHead LLC Room: Mendota 6-7 Also: Fri. 12:15 p.m.

Planning for Your Perfect Outdoor Space* Sean Pratt, Ganshert Nursery & Landscapes Room: Monona/Wingra Also: Sun. 11:30 a.m.

2:15

Old Farm Country Cookbook* Jerry Apps and Susan Apps-Bodilly Room: Mendota 1-2 Also: Sun. 1 p.m.

Where 6,000 People are Protecting Potatoes for the World Joshua Feyen Room: Mendota 5 Also: Fri. 4 p.m.

Make Your Own Shiitake Mushroom Log* Joe Krawczyk, Field and Forest Products Room: Mendota 8

Roses: Yes, You Can Grow Them!* Yvonne Bault, Madison Rose Society Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa

2:30

Flower Arranging With Native Plants Mariette Nowak Room: Mendota 3

Vegetable Gardening A-Z Part One* Dick Zondag, Jung Seed Co. Room: Mendota 4

The 365 Gardener* Johanna Oosterwyk, UW Dept. of Horticulture Room: Mendota 6-7

The History and Folklore of Our Native Plants Zannah Crowe, Johnson’s Gardens Room: Monona/Wingra

3:30

150 Ways to Create a Fantastic Yard Totally Tailored to You* Amanda Thomsen, Kiss My Aster Room: Mendota 1-2

Goose Pond Sanctuary Prairie and Monarch Habitat Restoration* Mark Martin and Sue Foote-Martin, Madison Audubon Society Room: Mendota 5

Container Gardening Lisa Johnson, UW-Extension Dane County Room: Mendota 8

The Cutting Edges of Sedges* Phillip Stutz, Olbrich Botanical Gardens Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa

3:45

Invasive Plant Identification and Control for Gardeners Kelly Kearns, Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources Room: Mendota 3 Also: Fri. 12:30 p.m.

Vegetable Gardening A-Z Part Two* Dick Zondag, Jung Seed Co. Room: Mendota 4

Aronia and Uncommon Fruits* Roberta Barham and Cory Secher, Barham Gardens and Carandale Farm Room: Mendota 6-7

Making Maple Syrup* Theresa Baroun, Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Room: Monona/Wingra

4:45

Trendy Perennials for Your Hip Garden* Nancy Nedveck, The Flower Factory Room: Mendota 1-2 Also: Fri. 1:45 p.m. and Sun. 10:15 a.m.

Diseases of Vegetables Brian Hudelson, UW-Madison Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic Room: Mendota 5 Also: Fri. 2:45 p.m.

A Place in the Garden (17 min. documentary) and Q&A Session Christina Ciano Room: Mendota 8

Restoring Your Woodland to Health Frank Hassler, Good Oak LLC Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa

*Presentations denoted by an asterisk are new for 2018

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ONE-HOUR SEMINARS ON SUNDAY 10:15

Trendy Perennials for Your Hip Garden* Nancy Nedveck, The Flower Factory Room: Mendota 1-2 Also: Fri. 1:45 p.m. and Sat. 4:45 p.m.

What Came First, the Chicken or the Garden?* Susan Troller Cosgrove, CLUCK the Chicken Store Room: Mendota 5

Gardening for Pollinators* Frank Hassler, Good Oak LLC Room: Mendota 8

Basic Backyard Maple-Syruping (And Other Perennial Treats)* Dan Tyler Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa Also: Fri. 2:45 p.m.

10:30

Is Beekeeping for Me? Richard Schneider, Capital Bee Supply Room: Mendota 3

Weeds Feed Me – A Sustainable Approach to Gardening* Noel Valdes, CobraHead LLC Room: Mendota 4 Also: Fri. 4:15 p.m.

From Puebla to Madison: The Story of a Vegetable Farmer* Juan Gonzalez-Torres, Los Abuelos Farley Farm/Los Jalapeños CSA Room: Mendota 6-7

Hydroponic Basics* Dennis Anderson, Paradigm Gardens Room: Monona/Wingra

11:30

Sensational Seasonals* Mark Dwyer, Rotary Botanical Gardens Room: Mendota 1-2

Saving Seeds of Your Favorite Vegetables and Flowers* Julie Dawson, UW-Madison Room: Mendota 5

Pruning Primer Mike Maddox, UW-Extension Room: Mendota 8 Also: Fri. 4:15 p.m.

Planning for Your Perfect Outdoor Space* Sean Pratt, Ganshert Nursery & Landscapes Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa Also: Sat. 1:15 p.m.

11:45

Good Bugs in the Backyard PJ Liesch, UW-Extension Dept. of Entomology Room: Mendota 3

Straw Bale Solutions* Joel Karsten, Straw Bale Gardens Room: Mendota 4 Also: Fri. 12:15 p.m. and Sat. 9:15 a.m.

Fungi: The Unseen Superhero* Lindsey Bender, Field and Forest Products Room: Mendota 6-7

How to Attract Eastern Bluebirds Patrick Ready, Bluebird Restoration Association of Wis. Room: Monona/Wingra Also: Sat. 12 p.m.

12:45

Small Space Gardens – Create Big Impact in Any Small Space* Melinda Myers Room: Mendota 1-2

Everything You Need to Know About Worms and Jumping Worms* Bernie Williams, Wisconsin DNR – Forest Health Room: Mendota 5 Also: Sat. 1 p.m.

Bumble Bees in Your Garden* Susan Carpenter, UW-Madison Arboretum Room: Mendota 8

Landscape Your Way to a Dry Basement* John Gishnock, Formecology LLC Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa

1:00

Coping With Sloping Paul Ganshert, Ganshert Nursery & Landscapes Room: Mendota 3

Old Farm Country Cookbook* Jerry Apps and Susan Apps-Bodilly Room: Mendota 4 Also: Sat. 2:15 p.m.

Wild Harvest: Useful and Edible Plants* David Eagen Room: Mendota 6-7 Also: Sat. 10:45 a.m.

Growing Sweet Potatoes in Wisconsin Noel Valdes, CobraHead LLC Room: Monona/Wingra

2:00

The “Belly Button” Garden* Mark Dwyer, Rotary Botanical Gardens Room: Mendota 1-2 Also: Fri. 12:30 p.m.

Rain Gardens Frank Hassler, Good Oak LLC Room: Mendota 8

Everything You Wanted to Know About Beets Amy Freidig, Wisconsin Master Gardener Program Room: Waubesa/Kegonsa Also: Fri. 12:30 p.m.

2:15

Organic Landscape Maintenance Practices Becky Kielstrup, Avant Gardening & Landscaping Room: Mendota 3 Also: Sat. 12 p.m.

40 Years of Gardening: A Madison Gardener’s Reminiscences* Frank Greer, Wisconsin Hardy Plant Society Room: Mendota 6-7

Everything You Need To Know About Bonsai Karl Bethke, Badger Bonsai Society Room: Monona/Wingra Also: Fri. 12:15 p.m.

Gardening for Hummingbirds Michael and Kathi Rock, The Hummingbird Society Room: Mendota 4 Also: Sat. 1 p.m.

*Presentations denoted by an asterisk are new for 2018

AQUASCAPING COMPETITION



Presentation in Spanish and translated into English

GARDEN EXPO FARMERS’ MARKET ON SUNDAY

ALL DAY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY IN THE EXHIBITION HALL AWARDS PRESENTATION SUNDAY 10:30 A.M. Aquascaping is the craft of creating an artful underwater landscape.

During the Great Lakes Aquascaping Championships, hosted by Madison Area Aquatic Hobbyists, contestants will create an aquarium display on site at Garden Expo. Watch participants build their displays Friday and Saturday, and check out the awards presentation at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

Back by popular demand, the Farmers’ Market will return to Garden Expo on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Atrium. Visit nearly two dozen local vendors to stock up on pickles, preserves, artisan cheeses, hot sauces, honey and more.

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EXHIBITORS & BOOTH NUMBERS Exhibitors listed in bold are WNLA members.

Concession

Restrooms

DEMO STAGE

A

Res

Restrooms

Demo Seating

1118 1019

1018 919

918 819

818 718

717 65

1117 1020

1017 920

917 820

817 719

716 65

1121

1116 1021

1016 921

916 821

816 720

1129 1128 1127 1126

1124 1123

1114 1023

1014 923

914 823

814 722

713 65

1206 1205 1204 1203

1201 1200

1113 1024

1013 924

913 824

813 723

712 64

1207 1208 1209 1210 1211 1212

1214 1215

1111 1026

1011 926

911 826

811 725

1308 1307 1306 1305 1304 1303

1301 1300

Demo Seating

714 65 Demo Seating

711 64

Aquascaping Competition

350 Madison .....................................................................908 Allen Centennial Garden........................................... 116-17 America’s Best Flowers .............................. 532-37, 600-05 American Conifer Society ..............................................303 American Herbalist Guild ...............................................401 Aquatica .............................................................................802 ARC Contracting ......................................................... 432-34 Avant Gardening & Landscaping ........................... 501-02 Avid Gardener ...................................................................930 Barnes Inc. .................................................................. 425-26 Bellbrook Berry Farm LLC ..............................................936 Berryman Lawn & Landscape Inc. ........................ 904-05 Best Bat Houses...............................................................919 Bizzy Bee Pussy Willow .................................................118 Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin ......................................................... 1016-17 Bobcat of Madison ...................................... 722-23, 813-14 The Bruce Co. of Wis. Inc. ..............622-25, 648-51, 711-14 Budget Blinds of Madison........................................ 819-20 By the Yard Inc. .......................................................... 718-20 Capital Bee Supply...........................................................209 Capitol Lawn Sprinkler Inc. ..........................................607 CC’s Specialty Foods .......................................................821 Champion Windows & Sunrooms .......................... 725-28 Charlotte Fung-Miller and Matt Miller Paintings .......................................... 1032-33 Circle B Inc. ................................................................ 520-21 ClearView Sunrooms & Windows .......................... 333-35 CLUCK The Chicken Store ............................................1001 CobraHead .........................................................................311 Collective Goods.......................................................620, 653 Colleen’s Tough Times .....................................................135 Copper Moon Pottery ......................................................932 County Materials Corporation ................................ 301-02 Cutco Cutlery...................................................................1101 Dane County Libraries................................................Lobby Dane County Parks ..............................................1124, 1201 Demetra..............................................................................207 Dip’n Good Dips ................................................................921 DL Fenn......................................................................... 835-36 Dog Guard Out of Sight Fencing ...................................807 Downtown Madison Information .............................Lobby Dr. Earth Inc.......................................................................234 EarthFire GreenWare ......................................................402 Earthscape Curb & Mulch..............................................310 EC3 Environmental Consulting/ Wildland Management .......................................830, 907 Estate “The Tree Care Specialists”..............................403 Etc Designs........................................................................409 FairShare CSA Coalition ...............................................1009 Farley Center .....................................................................929 Field & Forest Products ..................................................129 Filigree Studios ........................................................... 733-34 Fish Concrete Raising .....................................................208 Fish Face Goods ...............................................................221 Fitchburg Farms .......................................... 933-34, 1003-04 Flagpoles by Uncommon USA ................................. 516-17 The Flower Factory Inc. ............................................ 526-27 Formecology, LLC .............................................................615 Four Elements Organic Herbals ....................................211 Friends of Aztalan State Park ........................................226 Ganser Company ......................................................222, 313 Ganshert Nursery & Landscapes LLC ................... 608-09 GATR Products LLC ........................................................1018

1110 1027

1010 927

910 827

810 726

1109 1028

1009 928

909 828

809 727

Floral Design

1108 1029

1008 929

908 829

808 728

1107 1030

1007 930

907 830

807 729

1411 1412 1413 1414

1416 1417

1105 1032

1005 932

905 832

805 731

1506 1505 1504 1503

1501 1500

1104 1033

1004 933

904 833

804 732

1103 1034

1003 934

903 834

803 733

902 835

802 734

1309 1310 1311 1312 1313 1314 1408 1407 1406 1405 1404 1403

Demo Demo Demo Seating Seating Seating

DEMO STAGE

Gi Gi Enterprises.................................................617, 826-27 GiftWorksPlus ............................................................. 232-33 Glass Europa .....................................................................112 Good Earth Soap ..............................................................213 Good Oak Ecological Services ................................ 324-25 Gourmet Blends Wisconsin/ J.R. Watkins Products .......................................... 804-05 Greenway Homescapes ................................ 619, 654, 717 Happy Leaf LED ..............................................................1034 Heart to Heart ............................................................. 122-23 Heartland Gazebos ........................................................1121 Heinecke Welding LLC ............................................ 1026-28 Ice Age Trail Alliance ....................................................1314 Innovative Tree Care Specialists LLC ..........................216 Invasive Plants Association of Wisconsin ...............1304 Invisible Fence of Southern Wisconsin.......................419 Jean Bull Designs ................................................1037-1100 Jeff Renner Wildlife Art .......................................... 1010-11 Jim’s Ornamental Garden Iron ................................ 420-21 JLE Designs .......................................................................729 Junction City Garden Crafts....................... 218-19, 316-17 Jung Garden Centers ..............................................423, 513 K&W Greenery ............................................. 823-24, 913-14 Kim Russell Bird Art.........................................................115 Kirk Yazel Metal Sculpture .....................................736, 800 Kitchen Craft ............................................................. 1103-04 KK Lawn & Sport ...................................................... 1019-20 Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden ...........................404 Klein’s Floral & Greenhouses Inc. ..................427-29, 507 Kool View ..................................................................... 514-15 Lawn Doctor of Madison ................................................103 Leaf Street Pottery ...........................................................920 LeafFilter Gutter Protection...................................... 810-11 LED Habitats ......................................................................716 Legacy Exteriors LLC .......................................................411

1101 1036

1001 936

901 836

801 735

1100 1037

1000 937

900 837

800 736

B

WNLA Central Garden

UW Exten

Wisco Pub Telev

EXHIBITIO ENTRA

Will Call WORKSHOP AREA

Purchase Admission Tickets

Exit to Outside

Lil Sweety Feeders...........................................................228 Lilla Rose ............................................................................326 Madison Area Aquatic Hobbyists...............Aquascaping Competition Area Madison Area Iris Society ..................................... 1404-05 Madison Area Permaculture Guild....................... 1312-13 Madison Audubon Society...........................................1211 Madison Block & Stone ........................................... 610-11 Madison District Garden Clubs - WGCF....................1403 Madison Herb Society ....................................................109 Mallon Tree Service ........................................................210 Martrek...................................................................1116, 1021 McFarlanes’................................................... 318-22, 413-17 McKay Nursery Co. ................................................... 224-25 Meuer Farm LLC .............................................................1105 Midwest Decorative Stone & Landscape Supply...........................................230, 305 Moonwise Herbs LLC ......................................................201 Motherloom Studios ........................................................735 Mount Horeb Area Arts Association ...........................410 Natural Wonders ........................................................ 435-36 Oak Valley Farm .......................................................... 916-18 Oakhaven Pottery.............................................................220 Of Nature............................................................................400 Olbrich Botanical Gardens....................................... 132-34 Oreb Lram Fine Casual Jewelry ..................................1030 Paine Art Center and Gardens ......................................522

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EXHIBITORS & BOOTH NUMBERS Restrooms

818 718

717 654 619

817 719

716 653 620

Concession

816 720

Concession

Restrooms

Back Building Entrance/Exit

617 520

517 419

417 318

317 218

217 119

118

616 521

516 420

416 319

316 219

216 120

117

714 651 622

615 522

515 421

415 320

315 220

215 121

116

814 722

713 650 623

614 523

514 422

414 321

314 221

214 122

115

813 723

712 649 624

613 524

513 423

413 322

313 222

213 123

114

811 725

611 526

511 425

411 324

311 224

211 125

112

810 726

610 527

510 426

410 325

310 225

210 126

111

609 528

509 427

409 326

309 226

209 127

110

608 529

508 428

408 327

308 227

208 128

109

607 530

507 429

407 328

307 228

207 129

108

UPSTAIRS SEMINARS

Second floor Seminars *(use stairs or elevator in front lobby)

Monona Wingra Waubesa Kegonsa Room Room Room Room *Stairs Hallway

711 648 625

809 727 808 728

WNLA Central Garden

WNLA Central Garden

807 729

805 731 804 732 803 733 802 734 801 735

UWExtension Wisconsin Public Television

800 736

Concession

605 532

505 431

405 330

305 230

205 131

Purchase 107 Admission Tickets 106

604 533

504 432

404 331

304 231

204 132

105

603 534

503 433

403 332

303 232

203 133

602 535

502 434

402 333

302 233

202 134

103

601 536

501 435

401 334

301 234

201 135

102

600 537

500 436

400 335

Mendota 4

Mendota 3 Mendota 6-7

Sunday Farmers’ Market Mendota 1-2 Hallway

Mendota 5

Atrium Lobby

EXHIBITION HALL ENTRANCE Information Desk

Will Call

Purchase Admission Tickets

Mendota 8

Dane County Libraries

Front Lobby

Front Building Entrance

Quilt Expo Table

For second floor Seminars use the stairs or elevator

*Elevator

Restrooms

Restrooms

SEMINARS ENTRANCE *Stairs

Garden Bistro

Coat Check

Parker Deck & Sunroom Company ..............................817 Pat Kroth Fiber Art ...........................................................732 Patz Maple and Honey Farms .......................................102 Paul J Schierl Woodworking LLC .........................131, 205 Picture It Perfect ........................................................ 214-15 Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic ............................ 833-34 The Prairie Enthusiasts .................................................1416 Prairie Moon Nursery .....................................................227 PRP Wine International ..........................................330, 405 Puddingstone .............................................................. 926-27 Purple Cow Organics..............................................431, 505 Quigley Decks ..................................................................613 Red Shed Garden & Gifts ....................... 1411-14, 1503-06 Rock Eagle Pottery...........................................................803 Roots Chocolates .............................................................202 Rotary Botanical Gardens ........................................ 110-11 Route 66 Too .............................................. 1214-15, 1300-01 Royal Images............................................................... 105-08 Russell’s Farm Market ............................................... 509-10 The Seed Keeper Company ...........................................307 Senior Moments Enterprise ...........................................818 Shake Rag Alley ....................................................... 1500-01 Sierra Club ................................................................... 808-09 Sloan Implement Co. ............................... 1126-28, 1203-04 SnappyDog Salsa .............................................................511 Soul Harbor Jewelry .......................................................231 Southern Comfort Swings ..............................................524

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A Spice Above ..................................................................900 Spice of Life Pottery ........................................................937 Stan Baker Pottery Studio..............................................408 Starla’s Seasonings, Dips & Mixes ..............................500 Steel Heart Ltd. ........................................... 923-24, 1013-14 Straw Bale Gardens ......................................................1036 Sun Comfort Inc....................................................1123, 1200 Sunrise Showers Soap Co. ..............................327-28, 407 SunSetter Retractable Awnings/Gutter Glove ...........503 Taliesin Preservation Inc. ......................................... 120-21 Tallgrass Restoration.......................................................616 Ted Sheds by Star Log Cabins............... 1023-24, 1113-14 The Terra Latch.................................................................523 Thomas Siciliano, Papermaker .....................................731 TSR Concrete Coatings ...................................................422 Tundraland Home Improvements ...............................1005 University of Wisconsin Press ................................ 901-02 UW Botany Dept.............................................................1007 UW Dept. of Entomology ............................UW-Extension UW Horticulture Dept..................................UW-Extension UW West Madison Agricultural Research Stations ...................................UW-Extension UW Dept. of Forestry and Wildlife Ecology ........................................UW-Extension Urbal Tea ............................................................................203 USDA Plant Protection and Quarantine ....................1210 Vesuvias Grill Co......................................................... 308-09

The Vinery.................................................................... 529-30 Waunakee Remodeling...................................................304 Whispy Vines ....................................................................837 Wild Ones Natural Landscapes Madison Chapter .......................................................1305 Wilfred Fang ....................................................................1029 Wind and Fire Chimes .....................................................801 Windows to the Garden..........................................119, 217 Wisconsin Daylily Society ........................................ 331-32 Wisconsin Gardening Magazine ............................ 910-11 Wisconsin Giant Pumpkin Growers ...........................1417 Wisconsin Grape Growers Association ......................928 Wisconsin Greenhouse Co. ...........................................614 Wisconsin Hardy Plant Society ....................................128 Wisconsin Historical Society ................................ 1107-11 Wisconsin Hosta Society ......................................... 125-27 Wisconsin-Illinois Rock Garden Society.........1212, 1303 Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association ......... WNLA Central Garden Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producers Assoc. ...............204 Wisconsin Master Gardener Program ........................829 Wisconsin Peony Society Ltd. ................................. 315-16 Wisconsin Public Television ...........................WPT Booth Wisconsin State Herbarium.........................................1008 Wisconsin State Journal ................................................909 Wisconsin Wheat, Weeds & Wood .............................114

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HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS Create something new for your home or garden or learn a new skill during one of Garden Expo’s hands-on workshops. Space is limited; registration is required. Advance registration is available via wigardenexpo.com through Feb. 5. After Feb. 5, registrations will be taken at the Wisconsin Public Television booth during Garden Expo as space remains available.

Fees include instruction and supplies. Fees do not include show entry ticket. Find full details on each workshop at wigardenexpo.com.

All workshops are held in the Lobby of the Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center and are hosted

by Allen Centennial Garden.

DINO TERRARIUM

ZEN DESK GARDEN

Friday 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Saturday 12:45-2:45 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. $30 per person.

Friday 3-5 p.m.

Saturday 3:15-5:15 p.m. $35 per person.

WINE CORK MAGNET PLANTERS

UW-EXTENSION HORTICULTURE TEAM BOOTH Find answers to all your gardenrelated questions from UW-Extension experts in a variety of fields throughout the Expo. From insects to soil, plant diseases to information about enrolling in Master Gardener programs, the UW-Extension Horticulture booth – located near the show entrance – is your source for the latest research, tips and advice to keep your lawns and gardens healthy and bountiful.

Friday 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Saturday 11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. $25 per person.

KOKEDAMA Saturday 9:15-10:45 a.m.

Sunday 1:30-3 p.m. $30 per person.

FLORAL DESIGN DISPLAY Enjoy a large floral design display, created and staged by members of the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation (WGCF). Explore a dozen creative floral designs of several different types. On Friday, select your favorite design to receive a special People’s Choice Award. Then, enjoy the displays all weekend long.

SUPPORT WPT AND WIN GREAT RAFFLE PRIZES! RAFFLE TICKETS ARE $2 EACH OR THREE FOR $5 Purchase tickets and see all of the available prizes at the Wisconsin Public Television booth during Garden Expo.

The drawing will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018.

Read full contest rules at the WPT booth at Garden Expo.

Wisconsin Public Television extends a big thank you to the organizations and businesses that supported the Garden Expo raffle this year with generous prize donations.

Allen Centennial Garden Avant Gardening & Landscaping Best Bat Houses The Bruce Company of Wis. Inc. Clarion Suites at Alliant Energy Center Demetra Fiskars Brands, Inc. The Flower Factory, Inc. Formecology, LLC Ganshert Nursery & Landscapes, LLC GATR Products, LLC

Green Bay Botanical Garden Greenway Homescapes Happy Leaf LED, Inc. Heinecke Welding, LLC Invisible Fence of Southern Wisconsin Keleny Top Soil, Inc. Kirk Yazel Metal Sculpture Klein’s Floral & Greenhouses, Inc. Madison Area Aquatic Hobbyists Mallon Tree Service Middleton Farmers Cooperative Co.

Olbrich Botanical Society Prairie Nursery, Inc. Puddingstone Farm Purple Cow Organics Red Shed Garden & Gifts SnappyDog Salsa Steel Heart Ltd. Sunrise Showers Soap Co., LLC The Vinery Stained Glass Studio Wisconsin Giant Pumpkin Growers Wisconsin Historical Society Press Wolff Kubly Ace Hardware

Center for the Arts

Serving Madison Ne New for Over Greenhouses eenhouses in Spring 100 Years of 2018

A Wellspring of Creativity in Arts & Crafts in Mineral Point Come see us at Booth # 1500 and at our

for a

GARDEN TOUR PLANT SALE

of culinary herbs and blooming plants.

Saturday, June 16

Visit our greenhouse for an enormous selection of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, fresh cut flowers, vegetables & herbs.

18 Shake Rag St., Mineral Point, WI 608-987-3292

Come to our booths (427-429 & 507)

LARGE SELECTION

and

Classes Drop-in Projects Custom Glass Repairs 1422 MacArthur Rd. 608-244-9900

vineryglass.com

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

www.ShakeRagAlley.com

Our retail store has a tremendous selection of garden decor and pottery, natural and organic pest controls and fertilizer, soils, mulches and hand tools. Our“Potting Shed” offers you the opportunity to plant your containers while at Klein’s, without the mess at home.

OPEN YEAR-ROUND

3758 E. Washington Ave. Madison (608) 244-5661 www.kleinsfloral.com Conveniently located at the intersection of Stoughton Rd (Hwy 51) and East Washington (Hwy 151)

UNIQUELY UW | SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL Allen Centennial Garden | Booths 116 & 117

February 4, 2018

WISCONSIN PUBLIC TELEVISION GARDEN EXPO

WNLA Professionals Deliver on Landscape Dreams Let the Wisconsin Nursery and Landscape Association (WNLA) help you find a landscape contractor, answer your questions and point you to helpful resources. Members of the WNLA Madison Chapter are companies determined to provide the best quality materials, superb landscape maintenance, unique designs and satisfying results. WNLA has member landscape contractors eager to deliver on your landscape dream!

Visit with our members here at Garden Expo and ask them how they can help you with all your landscaping projects and ideas.

The WNLA is proud to sponsor the 2018 WPT Garden Expo and its WNLA Central Garden. The Central Garden is a vision of the WNLA members and is created and assembled by volunteers of the organization. Please take some time to experience this year’s remarkable design and learn more about who we are and what we can do for you.

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