Events
December 2019
A2B2 Fourth Annual Holiday Gala
Join Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers for a silent auction and mead tasting. Admission to the silent auction is free; mead tasting is $15 for five one-ounce pours. Finish your holiday shopping and check out a carefully curated selection of the best meads available. Presented by Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers.
Find out more »Great Lakes Orchids Judging Annual Christmas Get-Together
All invited to this pot-luck that includes snacks and orchid-related auction. Includes a 1 pm orchid judging. Presented by Great Lakes Judging (Orchids)
Find out more »March 2020
Herb & Vegetable Seed Giveaway
Seeds are on a first come basis. There will also be a free raffle of a new seed-starting kit. Handouts on seed starting available. Presented by Madolyn Kaminski, Advanced Master Gardener.
Find out more »CANCELLED: Ann Arbor Orchid Festival
PLEASE NOTE: This program has been canceled. Featuring displays showcasing beautiful orchids; free talks and demonstrations on orchid growing; orchid raffle; orchids and orchid-related items for sale from our vendors. Please note the different starting times of the orchid sale and show: Orchid sales: 10 am-4:30 pm Sat. & Sun. Orchid show: noon-4:30 pm Sat. Photographer’s hour 9-10 am Sun. 2 pm Sat. and Sun.: Talk: “Orchids 101" 3 pm Sat., “Orchid pests and diseases” 3 pm Sun.: “How…
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELLED: African Violets, Gesneriads, Terrarium and Fairy Garden Plants Display and Sale
PLEASE NOTE: This program has been canceled. Includes a free hands-on workshop at 10:45 am. Class participants receive a free leaf packet to try their hand at propagating African violets from just a leaf.
Find out more »Annual Dahlia Tuber Sale
NOTE: Dahlia sale is canceled but dahlias are available for purchase online. Click button below to visit website.
Find out more »May 2020
CANCELED-2020 Spring Artist Market at Matthaei
NOTE: The spring 2020 artist market has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Local artists and craftspeople offer their unique items for sale at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. A great opportunity to discover the perfect, one-of-a-kind gift for mom. NOTE: No member discount on merchandise. Stay tuned for photos of merchandise and artist listings in spring 2020.
Find out more »November 2021
Sale: African Violets, Gesneriads, and Supplies
African violets and other gesneriads, African violet leaves, and planting supplies. Program includes a free demonstration at 11:30 am on how to propagate an African Violet from a leaf. Presenter: Michigan State African Violet Society Free
Find out more »March 2022
Ann Arbor Orchid Festival presented by the Ann Arbor Orchid Society
The Ann Arbor Orchid Society’s 2022 Ann Arbor Orchid Festival features displays of award-winning orchids. Purchase orchids, orchid care supplies and more from vendors. Free Admission, 10am-4:30pm. Additional information at aaosonline.org/festival/
Find out more »Ann Arbor Orchid Festival presented by the Ann Arbor Orchid Society
The Ann Arbor Orchid Society’s 2022 Ann Arbor Orchid Festival features displays of award-winning orchids. Purchase orchids, orchid care supplies and more from vendors. Free Admission, 10am-4:30pm. Additional information at aaosonline.org/festival/
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