January Phenology

March 2, 2026January 25, 2022 by Nikki

Well, Happy New Year! Hope you are settling into your new year. January 2022 – It’s cold! But, did we expect anything less from the Wisconsin winter? Welcome to the phenology posts. The posts will be a running listing of what you can expect to see with our plant life and animals over the year … Read more

Bairds Nature Preserve After Winter Storm: A Reflection on Winter’s Quiet Magic

March 7, 2026February 11, 2016 by Nikki

There’s something undeniably poetic about the aftermath of a winter storm. The way the world transforms into a canvas of untouched white, inviting us to pause and rediscover the beauty in the cold.

Overwintering Geraniums

March 3, 2026May 5, 2014 by Nikki

I try to keep myself busy with a multitude of home and garden projects during the winter. This year, I wanted to test a theory a friend passed along about overwintering geraniums.

Storing Dahlias Over Winter

March 3, 2026October 25, 2012 by Nikki

Storing Dahlias Over Winter

Many types of dahlias do not survive the snowy cold winters here. We have to lift them out of the dirt or purchase new ones come spring. I wrote up a quick guide to digging up and storing dahlias over winter.