Event Highlights
The Garden & Green Living Expo is thrilled to once again welcome guests to a glimpse of spring in the middle of winter. PBS Wisconsin is proud to host this educational community event and fundraiser. From the buzz of the exhibitor mall to the bounty of knowledge shared by our presenters, Garden & Green Living Expo offers many opportunities for you to delve into the latest trends in gardening, landscaping, local foods and ecological sustainability. Read more about the 2025 event highlights below.
Educational Lectures and Stage Demos
Explore a wide variety of educational opportunities to pique your curiosity, all facilitated by leading educators, presenters, and community members.
This year includes presentations from nationally known plant influencer Hilton Carter, gardening expert Melinda Myers, Around the Farm Table host Inga Witscher, a variety of UW-Extension specialists and more!
Exhibitor Mall
More than 150 exhibitors join us at the Garden & Green Living Expo to share the latest trends in gardening, landscaping, local foods and ecological sustainability.
PBS KIDS Backyard
Cultivate a love for gardening and the outdoors with your entire family in PBS KIDS Backyard! In addition to the PBS KIDS Backyard Passport activities, the area will feature play sets, a trampoline and cornhole boards. Every day is “Family Day” at the Garden & Green Living Expo, with special highlights throughout the weekend including character Meet & Greets..
Background equipment provided by PlayN Wisconsin.
View the full activity schedule > Coming Soon
Standard Flower Show
The Madison District’s Garden Clubs present “Space: The New Frontier” a Standard Flower Show held during the 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo. Join the fun and try out your design skills. You do not need to be a garden club member to enter the show. All are now welcome to register!
Dane County Trash Lab
Friday, February 7, Noon – 5 p.m.
Saturday, February 8, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, February 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Dane County Trash Lab is a mobile education experience housed in an upcycled cargo trailer. This imaginative exhibit was created in 2021 in collaboration with the Madison Children’s Museum to encourage individuals of all ages to rethink our relationship with waste, protect our environment and redesign our production and waste systems. Visitors to the Trash Lab can connect with information about Dane County’s landfill design, recycling and renewable energy programs through over ten interactive learning stations. The Trash Lab is wheelchair accessible and Spanish language materials are available.
DIY Workshops
Workshops are back at Garden & Green Living Expo!
This year’s event features a series of workshops hosted by Chelsey Walker Creative in partnership with Garden & Green Living Expo. Learn how to make your own living floral tattoos, succulent jewelry or a flower bouquet! Please note: Tickets sales close on January 31st.
Seed Swap with Seed Savers Exchange
Saturday, February 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Seed Savers Exchange will be at the Expo on Saturday to facilitate a seed swap! Seeds will be offered from the Seed Savers collection and participants are encouraged (though not required) to bring open-pollinated, heirloom seeds to share with others. Chat with representatives from Seed Savers Exchange and learn more about the organization and their facilitated gardener-to-gardener seed sharing community. Limited material available.
What to bring to the seed swap:
- Open-pollinated vegetable, flower, grain, or herb seeds.
- Information about the varieties you bring including crop type, variety, and year harvested.
- Baggies, paper packets, or other potential seed containers to take seeds home.
For more information on how to participate, please email [email protected] or call 563-387-5694.
Sunday Farmers Market
February 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Farmers Market features farmers, food artisans and local food retailers. Products available at the market can include pickles and preserves, artisan cheeses, bakery, chocolate, greens, spices and herbs, hand-crafted meats and more.
Photo Competition Exhibit
Designed to bring another form of imagery and perspective to Garden & Green Living Expo, the photography competition allows amateur photographers from Wisconsin to demonstrate their skills and display their work. Photographs will be juried prior to the event, and selected photographs will be exhibited at the 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo.
Raffle
Win great gardening prizes in the Garden & Green Living Expo Raffle! Purchase tickets at the PBS Wisconsin booth near the main entrance. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5.
All proceeds support PBS Wisconsin. Winners need not be present to win. Full contest rules are available at the PBS Wisconsin booth during the show.
View the full list of 2025 raffle prizes here > Coming Soon
