Regional

Wed
28
Jul

Sauk County Gardener: Learning to love your imperfect garden

“The grass isn’t always greener on the other side!” ~Ricky Gervais

Wed
28
Jul

Naturally Speaking: Bottlebrush grass


Bottlebrush grass. (Photo by Jerry Davis)

Bottlebrush grass is an interesting find in a moist, deciduous woods. Grasses generally are not common plant types in forests, however.

This plant’s flowering spike it recognizable, with its inch-long spikelets noting the plant’s namesake.

Thu
22
Jul

Sauk County Gardener: Proper harvesting

“I like to pick my own vegetables.” ~Shelley Duvall

Thu
22
Jul

Dairy cooperative announces top cows through April

South Central DHI released its list of best-performing cows through this spring.

The top Holstein was O-2413 of Bells Udder Farm in Camp Douglas. She produced 40,194 pounds of milk that tested at 4.4 percent and 4300 cheese yield.

Wed
21
Jul

Naturally Speaking: Flowering fruits


The cucumber flower has a tiny cucumber fruit at its base. (Photo by Jerry Davis)

All fruits begin first with flowers. While there are several flower types, a few flowers have only one of the two structures needed to have fruit develop on a plant. Many squash-type plants have separate pollen flowers and fruit-producing flowers, sometimes on the same vine, other times on separate plants.

Wed
14
Jul

Sauk County Gardener: Enjoy July’s blooms while scouting for pests

“A lily or a rose never pretends, and its beauty is that it is what it is.” ~Jiddu Krishnamurti

Wed
14
Jul

Sauk County solar program reaches first benchmark

The Grow Solar Sauk County program has achieved the first of several goals, resulting in more savings for participants.

Under the program, local residents may purchase solar-powered features. As more people participate, the overall price drops even further.

Wed
14
Jul

Fair continues into weekend with shows, judging

Some of the biggest highlights of the Sauk County Fair take place in the coming days.

The weekend could be a big one as people with cabin fever head out to enjoy rides, food, shows and exhibits. The 2020 Fair did not take place due to the pandemic.

Here’s a primer if you plan to go.

Admission

Wed
14
Jul

Center holds program about Medicare

Elder adults who are interested in learning more about Medicare may attend a free presentation scheduled through the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Eagle Country-Baraboo/Sauk County.

Wed
07
Jul

Sauk County Gardener: The art of watering the garden

“The watering of a garden requires as much judgment as the seasoning of a soup.” ~Helena Rutherfurd Ely

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