STICK AND MUD SEASON? WE BEG TO DIFFER.

Carla Minsky, Olbrich volunteer

Mar 28, 2024

Slow Down, Take a Closer Look, and You’ll Be Richly Rewarded This Spring

We’re drawing a line in the sand - make that a line in the snow or the fallen leaves - declaring there is more to early spring in Wisconsin than simply sticks and mud. And we have the evidence to prove it.

Spring in Wisconsin may not be for everyone, but we’re working on gaining converts. Check out our top 5 insider tips on how to learn to love spring in the gardens:

Mosey around the Woodland Garden to catch glimpses of hairy moss, snazzy succulents, and cascading grasses.
Gaze at hellebores galore along the Birch Walk. Tip: Crouch down for the best view of their floppy heads.
Marvel at the sheer intricacy of tiny flower petal designs dotting the gardens here, there, and everywhere.
Don’t overlook the buds just moments away from their big reveal.
Even the sticks are lovely this time of year, especially when there’s a bright blue sky serving as backdrop and a few puffy clouds adding to the still life.

In short, a visit to Olbrich in April will put a spring in your step. We promise.

Garden Stories

Outdoor Gardens, Featured Plant

Outdoor Gardens Featured Plant: American Hornbeam

This small, native, understory tree can be found naturally in moist, deciduous woods. It has an attractive, rounded form and could be planted as a specimen tree for shady sites in a landscape.

Pollinators, Outdoor Gardens

Outdoor Gardens Featured Plant: Rattlesnake Master

Rattlesnake Master - Its name might sway you to think of cowboys, tumbleweeds, and the wild West. However, it is a true Midwestern native with its roots deeply planted in Wisconsin soil.