Regional

“Is the spring coming?” he said. “What is it like?”…

“It is the sun shining on the rain and the rain falling on the sunshine…” ~Frances Hodgson Burnet

Deciduous trees and shrubs need to flower, too; during the next month most of that blooming will be occurring.

Those folks with hay fever need not be reminded of this pollen production.

ATV and UTV riders now have greater access to Sauk County roads.

In March, the Sauk County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to open up more highways and crossings. The measure passed with one abstention from Supervisor Shane Gibson of Baraboo and one no vote from Supervisor Michelle Bushweiler of North Freedom.

Placed unassumingly on a parlor table at the Sauk County Historical Society museum is an old violin.

South Central DHI has released its list of best-performing cows through February.

The top Holstein by cheese yield was O-2456 of Bells Udder Farm in Camp Douglas. She produced 44,196 pounds of milk that tested at 3.8 percent and 4595 cheese yield.

Are Eastern bluebirds ignoring a nest box after many years of successful fledgings?

It could be that with use and other animals trying to get inside, the entrance hole has increased substantially from a normal 1.5-inch diameter opening to something much larger.

“You can cut all the flowers but cannot keep spring from coming.” ~Pablo NerudaAs I write this article, I look out my window into my side yard and I still see snow. I am longing for some spring blooms! My tulips and daffodils have started to peek out and are about one- to two-inches tall.

The Sauk County Health Department is still recommending COVID-19 testing to track where the county stands with the virus.

Gardeners, homeowners and business operators should know what’s beneath the soil before they break ground.

April is Safe Digging Month in Wisconsin following a proclamation from Gov. Tony Evers.

“A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins.” ~Laurie Colwin