2022 Madison Fling Itinerary
2022 Madison Garden Bloggers Fling June 23 - 26, 2022 Madison Fling Co-Coordinators Anneliese Valdes – The CobraHead Blog Beth...
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MADISON FLING
JUNE 23-26, 2022
Organizers: Anneliese Valdes at The CobraHead Blog & Beth Stetenfeld at PlantPostings
Jun 28, 2022
Madison Fling 2022: Blog Posts and Other Coverage
Thanks for joining us! We love reading your posts about the Madison Fling, and so do other bloggers and communicators, our tour’s garden...
Jun 21, 2022
Welcome to Madison!
Opening Night: Thursday, June 23 4:30 to 5:30 pm: Stop by our table in the Concourse Hotel lobby, to pick up your ID badge and your swag...
Jun 17, 2022
Planning Your Trip to Madison
We’ve thrown a lot of Fling information at you during the past few months (and years 😉 ), and it can be hard to find all the information...
Jun 15, 2022
Our 2022 Sponsor Directory Is Now Online
We can’t thank our 2022 sponsors enough for their support of the Madison Fling! For their financial support and in-kind donations,...
Jun 5, 2022
Things to Pack and What to Wear
The Madison Fling is just over two weeks away! What should you bring, and what should you wear? Here are a few suggestions: Things to...
May 27, 2022
Full Itinerary for the 2022 Fling
Only four weeks until the Fling! There’s still room for a few more, and it’s going to be great! Here are the highlights: Thursday, June...
May 24, 2022
Great Grow Along: Supporting Sponsor of the Madison Fling
Let’s hear it for another 2022 Fling bloom-level sponsor: The Great Grow Along! Great Grow Along is a media channel for cutting-edge...
May 16, 2022
Who’s Who at the Madison Fling
Whatever drives you to blog or communicate on social media about gardening, there’s a place for you at the Garden Bloggers Fling, as...
May 10, 2022
A Note About Room Reservations at the Madison Concourse Hotel
Our room rates at the Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, are guaranteed only through Wednesday, May 24. Our headquarters hotel is...
May 5, 2022
CobraHead: Supporting Sponsor of the Madison Fling
The CobraHead is a multipurpose hand tool for use in gardening, horticulture, and agriculture that’s superior to all similar tools on the...
May 3, 2022
John & Bob’s Smart Soil Solutions: Supporting Sponsor of the Madison Fling
Another sponsor that’s been with us since the start is John & Bob’s Smart Soil Solutions. Thank you, John & Bob’s! The secret to lush...
May 1, 2022
What Plants Will We See at the Madison Fling?
What plants will be blooming and peaking during the Fling? We don’t know for sure, but we touched on a few of the likely stars in our FAQ...
Apr 28, 2022
Proven Winners® ColorChoice®: Supporting Sponsor of the Madison Fling
We’d like to give special thanks to the sponsors that have stayed with us for more than two years! We start with Proven Winners®...
Apr 26, 2022
Madison Food: Surprisingly Diverse
We’re re-posting this culinary information for the new Fling registrants and as a reminder for all: When you visit Madison, be prepared...
Apr 21, 2022
Monrovia: Supporting Sponsor of the Madison Fling
Let’s hear it for another Bloom Level sponsor of the 2022 Fling: Monrovia! Inspired by the beauty of plants, gardens, and landscapes...
Apr 16, 2022
What’s It Like to Garden in Southern Wisconsin?
We think it’s a special place! Here are some brief thoughts from the Fling planning committee about gardening in our little part of the...
Apr 10, 2022
The Award-Winning Public Gardens of the Madison Fling
We’ve recently reviewed the fabulous private gardens you’ll see at the Madison Fling in June, so let’s take another peek at the public...
Apr 4, 2022
Bailey Nurseries: Supporting Sponsor of the Madison Fling
First Editions® Shrubs & Trees is Bailey’s premium assortment of regional shrubs, trees, evergreens, vines, and perennials that includes...
Apr 2, 2022
Sunday’s Private Gardens: Colorful, Charming, and Creative
[Note: Dates have been changed for the 2022 Fling. Gardens may vary slightly.] We’ve previewed the Madison gardens we’ll visit on Friday...
Mar 31, 2022
Elizabeth Licata/GardenRant: Supporting Sponsor of the Madison Fling
Our thanks goes out to Elizabeth Licata and GardenRant, another bloom-level sponsor! Since 2006, The Rant’s writing team of...
Mar 28, 2022
Rotary Botanical Gardens: Good Enough to Show the World!
One of the public gardens we’ll visit during the Fling—on Sunday, June 26—is Rotary Botanical Gardens, in Janesville, Wis., slightly...
Mar 25, 2022
DRAMM: Supporting Sponsor of the Madison Fling
Let’s hear it for another wonderful Fling sponsor! DRAMM Corporation, a bud-level sponsor, has been a leader in watering tools and...
Mar 23, 2022
Saturday’s Private Gardens: Impressive Urban Retreats
[Note: Dates have been changed for the 2022 Fling. Gardens may vary slightly.] Tours of private gardens are huge highlights of any Fling....
Mar 21, 2022
Who’s Attending the Madison Fling?
Here are the people who’ve signed up so far for our event, which includes three full days of garden touring and an opening reception in...
Mar 18, 2022
J. Berry: Supporting Sponsor of the Madison Fling
J. Berry – Discovering & Delivering Great Plants During the past 16 years, J. Berry has expanded by leaps and bounds. In addition to the...
Mar 16, 2022
A Renowned Destination for Midwestern Gardeners
On Sunday, June 26, we’re honored to be visiting the Flower Factory, near Stoughton, Wis., southeast of Madison. Long a favorite regional...
Mar 12, 2022
Friday’s Private Gardens Feature Pathways, Ponds, and Prairies
[Note: Dates have been changed for the 2022 Fling. Gardens may vary slightly.] We’re thrilled to share some amazing private gardens at...
Mar 9, 2022
A Quintessential Madison Summer Day at The Farmers’ Market
When you visit Madison in the summertime, you MUST experience the Dane County Farmers’ Market. While we’ve posted about the market...
Mar 4, 2022
Register for the Madison Fling!
Registration is now open! To register, fill out this APPLICATION, and we’ll send you the link to the registration portal. Madison Fling...
Feb 16, 2022
Thank You, Dedicated Fling Sponsors!
We’re re-posting a big “thank you” to the loyal sponsors who’ve stuck with us for two years during the pandemic. We appreciate you! We...
Jan 21, 2022
Onward With the Madison Fling!
As we mentioned in our last post, the Madison Fling planning committee is committed to continuing with our event this June. This Fling...
Dec 9, 2021
Still Flinging in 2022!
Dear Fling Friends: We want you to know that we’re committed to holding a Madison Fling in June 2022, and we plan to open registration...
Oct 19, 2021
Tell Me More About Madison…
When traveling to a Garden Bloggers Fling, it’s always fun to learn a little more about the destination before visiting. Here are a few...
Aug 2, 2021
Links to Learn More About the Madison Fling
The Madison team is excited to host you next summer, June 23-26, 2022! If, at any point, you have questions about the Madison Fling, you...
Jun 25, 2021
The Madison Fling: Third Time’s the Charm
Hey All! We’re moving forward with plans for the Fling in Madison, Wisconsin, Thursday, June 23 – Sunday, June 26, 2022. The good news...
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