Through Mar. 28
Annual Orchid Show features 800 orchids from one of the world’s premier collections. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Orthwein Floral Display Hall, lower level of the Ridgway Visitor Center. Garden admission plus $5; free for Garden members.

Through Mar. 14
Extended! EarthWays: Living the Green Life exhibit. Explore easy, everyday ways to protect the planet through this interactive exhibit. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Brookings Interpretive Center.

Through Mar. 14
Gregory Basco exhibit features photography of Costa Rica. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monsanto Hall, upper level of the Ridgway Visitor Center.

Mar. 19 through May 23
Exhibit of textile, fiber and photographic works by Luanne Rimel. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monsanto Hall, upper level of the Ridgway Visitor Center.

Mar. 20
Horticultural Therapy Awareness Day. A pretty backyard may be one of the most obvious positive results of gardening, but it is not the only gain. Experience the numerous physical and mental benefits that plants and gardening provide! 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monsanto Hall, upper level of the Ridgway Visitor Center.

Mar. 20
Great Green Adventures: Bird-Friendly Gardens. Birds will be migrating back soon—is your garden ready? Explore the Garden and learn what makes it friendly for birds all year long. Ages six to 12 with an adult. Great Green Adventures are held the third Saturday of every month at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Meet outside the Children’s Garden entrance. $3 per child.

Mar. 21
Classic99’s “From the Garden – LIVE!”® spring concert series. Broadcast live on 99.1 FM. Noon. Shoenberg Theater. Sponsored by KFUO-FM and the Missouri Botanical Garden. Call (314) 725-0099 for free ticket information. www.classic99.com.

Mar. 28
Classic99’s “From the Garden – LIVE!”® spring concert series. Broadcast live on 99.1 FM. Noon. Shoenberg Theater. Sponsored by KFUO-FM and the Missouri Botanical Garden. Call (314) 725-0099 for free ticket information. www.classic99.com.

Through Mar. 31
Please note: Narrated tram tours, Tower Grove House, and the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden are not available during the winter months. Seasonal operations resume April 1.

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