Give Houseplants Instead of Flowers This Valentine’s Day
This week, we’re honoring love in its many forms. We’ll offer you things to do, places to go, and advice on how to care for friends, lovers… and yourself.
Looking for a gift for your special someone this Valentine’s Day? Flowers are beautiful, but you know what lasts longer? Plants!
With our cold, dry midwest winters, we can use all the fresh oxygen and life we can get this time of year. But where’s a good place to start? We turned to our friends at Olbrich Botanical Garden for a little advice. Conservatory curator Colten Blackburn has ideas for good starter plants to wow your sweetie… and how to care for them.
Need some other gift or date ideas?
🌸 Olbrich Botanical Gardens “Orchid Escape” runs through February 28
🌱 Wisconsin Garden Expo is February 10-12
🌳 UW Arboretum Native Plant Sale
🌿 Two Ferns Native Plant Sale
Also, what should we call Madison's newest elementary school? The Madison School Board wants to hear from you!
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