Week of Events
Madison’s Average Last Frost
...but keep your eye on the weather before planting. Madison has a notorious reputation for late May frosts. Many local old-time gardeners refuse to plant, especially their tomatoes, peppers, morning glories, etc. until Memorial Day weekend when the soil has warmed properly. Novice gardeners have a tendency to plant too early!
Mother’s Day
Order early and shop early!!! Mother’s Day is second only to Valentine’s Day for deliveries and the Saturday before Mother’s Day is traditionally our busiest day of the entire year. Extra drivers will be on the road Saturday, May 10 for prompt and efficient service. Click on Delivery Information at the top of our home […]
Sunday, May 10, 2026
- May 10, 2026 -Northside Farmers Market
- May 10, 2026 -Troy Farm Plant Sale
- May 10, 2026 -Nature Hike @ the Arboretum
Northside Farmers Market
Sundays, May 3 through October 25, 8:30-12:30 In the Northside TownCenter at the intersection of N. Sherman Ave. and Northport Dr. across from Warner Park. The Northside Farmers […]
Troy Farm Plant Sale
Saturday and Sunday, May 9 & 10, 10:00-2:00 Mallards Stadium at Warner Park 2920 N. Sherman Ave. Madison, WI 53704 We’re growing a wide variety of certified organic vegetable, herb, […]
Nature Hike @ the Arboretum
Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes. Walks canceled for unsafe weather […]
Monday, May 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- May 13, 2026 -Dane County Farmer’s Market
Dane County Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, April 11 thru November 14, 6:15-1:45 On the Capitol Square Wednesdays, April 22 thru November 4, 8:30-1:15 In the 200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. For details […]
Thursday, May 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, May 15, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- May 16, 2026 -Dane County Farmer’s Market
- May 16, 2026 -Friends of the Arboretum Native Plant Sale
- May 16, 2026 -Badger Bonsai Society Annual Exhibit @ Olbrich Gardens
Dane County Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, April 11 thru November 14, 6:15-1:45 On the Capitol Square Wednesdays, April 22 thru November 4, 8:30-1:15 In the 200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. For details visit www.dcfm.org
Friends of the Arboretum Native Plant Sale
In the large tents on the lawn near the Visitor Center, shop for more than 200 species of native grasses, woodland, prairie, and savanna plants to purchase, while supplies last. […]
Badger Bonsai Society Annual Exhibit @ Olbrich Gardens
Saturday, May 16, 10:00-4:00 Sunday, May 17, 10:00-4:00 The annual exhibit features trees from the private collections of club members. Explore the art of bonsai with this unique opportunity to […]