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Spring Flower Show: Wisconsin Woodlands

March 16, 2013 by Megan | 5 Comments

Yesterday, Zoe and I took a trip to Olbrich Gardens to check out the spring show: Wisconsin Woodlands It’s very flowery unlike the cold, snowy outdoors and goes until March 24th. The Chenille Tree (Acalypha hispida) in the conservatory is still going crazy:

Chenille Tree (Acalypha hispida)

July 8, 2010
by Megan
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Rosey Day Thursday

I’ve been a bit of a blogging slacker this week. In continuation of my slacking, I dug up some pictures of the Rose Garden at Olbrich Gardens back in Madison. What rose is that above? I have no idea. I’m … Continue reading →

June 5, 2010
by Megan
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Shady Olbrich Gardens

This might be the last of the Wisconsin garden posts. These pics were taken at Olbrich Gardens in the shade garden. Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We’re headed down to Menlo Park for Sunset Magazine’s Celebration Weekend … Continue reading →

June 2, 2010
by Megan
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Succulents in Wisconsin

Traveling back in Madison, I searched out the hardy succulents of the Midwest. They were few and far between, but I think I tracked down all five succulents in Olbrich Gardens. I’m sure I missed a Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ somewhere, … Continue reading →

June 1, 2010
by Megan
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Thai Pavilion in Madison

This beautiful Thai Pavilion or Sala was a gift from the Thai Government to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. UW-Madison has one of the largest Thai student populations in the country (I had no idea). Only four pavilions exist outside of … Continue reading →