Nice shot directly above of bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) peaking today in the woodland walk garden.  The temperature outside reached 80 degrees F which will certainly encourage more plants to peek …

We had another gorgeous day out in the gardens and it always amazes me how quickly plants will emerge once the weather warms up!  It was nice to see quite …

It was another beautiful, sunny day with a slight chill in the air (59 degrees F).  That didn’t stop the crocus (above) or hyacinth (Hyacinthus) below from blooming nicely!  We’re …

I left work today after touching base with our excellent grounds staff and volunteers and headed up to Sturgeon Bay by way of Madison and Green Bay where I visited …

Nice shot above of the colorful foliage of ‘Fire of Love’ tulip (Tulipa) in front of the Parker Education Center which features another 99 varieties coming up quickly too!  We …

Today was how April ought to be with sunshine and temperatures near 60 degrees F.  This is quite a change from the sleet and snow we had earlier in the …

As the snow from yesterday continues to melt away on this 48 degree F day, visions of plants emerging and blooming this spring continue to occur!  I’m a big fan …

As I type this blog, I’m looking out at the start of more chilly rain which will turn to sleet and snow later tonight!  I think we’re all ready for …

The cold and snow stayed with us today and we may have some more snow (1-5″!) tomorrow night!  UGH!  We had a small crew today but plenty of action.  Larry …

As I look out upon a snowy landscape today (and likely tomorrow too!), I can’t help but think that in a couple short weeks, we should have an explosion of …