Garden Expo (February 13-15)

What with the warmer temperatures, of late, it hasn’t been too hard to imagine that spring could really be just around the corner. If that thought energizes you to plan for that future garden, consider taking in the Garden Expo.

The 16th annual Garden Expo will be held at the Exhibition Hall of the Alliant Energy Center, February 13-15, 2009. The Expo features exhibits, seminars and hands-on workshops for the gardener and landscaping enthusiast. Many of the speakers are staff with UW-Extension, Cooperative Extension.

Ticket prices, on-site, are $7.00 for a single day or $10.00 for two days. Admission proceeds support Wisconsin Public Television.

Of related interest, Steenbock Library receives seed catalogs that can be found and browsed near the first floor vending area. Additionally, the library maintains an extensive collection of books about gardening, organic gardening, landscape design, composting, floriculture and pest management, among other related topics. Consult with your library staff for assistance locating these collections.