They came by the thousands; winter-weary gardeners looking
forward to spring and the smell of newly turned soil, and the sight of green
grass and the feel of warmer temperatures.
They assembled at the Alliant Center in Madison this past
weekend for the 20th annual Garden Expo sponsored by Wisconsin Public TV and University
of Wisconsin-Extension where they could see exhibits ranging from prairie
plantings to books for sale from University of Wisconsin Press (where I was
signing my new novel), and the Wisconsin Historical Society Press and other
publishers, too. Where they could buy garden seeds and be amazed by a 1,700
square foot landscaped area with spring flowers, tulips and daffodils and a
sandbox where the little ones could play.
New shovels were on display, and hoes, and expandable rakes,
and other gardening contraptions designed to make the job “easier.” And huge lawnmowers and rototillers—and for those
who would rather garden vicariously—beautiful pictures of garden scenes.
People walked elbow to elbow in the aisles, some clutching pussy willows, and assorted bundles of brush;
others carrying metal art work that defied description, but apparently had
meaning for its new owner.
It was a good winter day—a day of promise for the gardening
season that is really just around the corner—well may a few steps around the
corner.
THE OLD TIMER SAYS: Time to do some serious studying of the
new seed catalogs.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
February 22, 11:00 a.m. Retired Federal Workers Meeting, Waunakee.
February 27, Noon, Mt. Morris Insurance Company annual
meeting, Richford, Wi
March 2, 7:00 p.m. Minnesota Public TV, “Jerry Apps: A Farm
Story.”
March 3, 7:00 p.m. Wisconsin Public TV, “Jerry Apps: A Farm
Story.”
March 6- 27: Writing Retreat, Florida.
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Patterson Memorial Library
500 Division St. PO Box 305
Wild Rose, WI 54984
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