Midwest Garden Expo: For a breath of spring during this exceptionally cold winter, visit the Midwest Garden Expo at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison WI on Feb. 7-9 hosted by Wisconsin Public Television and the UW-Extension Statewide Horticulture Team. Get inspiration for the spring season by visiting with local garden center and landscaping vendors at the show, and visit the Extension booth for answers to gardening questions from UW experts and Master Gardener volunteers. You can also learn about the Master Gardener volunteer training program. There are many educational seminars presented by local experts and workshops where you can learn new skills. Go to www.wigardenexpo.com/seminarsdemo/ for a full listing of the seminars, demonstrations and workshops offered. There is a huge selection of topics covered, from growing vegetables and flowers to managing wildlife, to miniature gardens and raising backyard chickens.

Also, ask UW-Extension horticulture educator Lisa Johnson your questions about your yard, garden and plants. Send questions to features@madison.com.

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