By Rachel Mueller, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Colder temperatures, blowing snow, white as far as the eye can see. These are all things we’re used to in Wisconsin this time of year, that’s for sure, and we tend to hibernate indoors, wishing for spring to bring warmer weather and colorful flowers. But you don’t have […]
By Brittany Fetterly, Marketing & Communications Intern Choosing our New Year’s resolutions can be lot easier than sticking to them, but this year, instead of saying we’ll go to the gym every day, eat healthier or drive less, why not make a garden resolution? Why not try to make our yards or houses a little […]
By Brittany Fetterly, Marketing & Communications Intern We all know the frustration of trying to find the perfect gifts for our friends, family, coworkers and other loved ones during the holiday season. Do you give something handmade? Something practical they’ll use everyday? A gift card? What about a super cool find that made you think […]
October 4 2019 | Johnson Woodland Garden Q: How did you two meet? A (Anna): Cody and I first met in high school, which is where we first started dating, and became what most like to refer to as “high school sweethearts.” We have always shared a love for the outdoors, which is a big […]
By Ta’Leah Van Sistine, Marketing & Communications Intern As the temperatures get warmer and the days get longer, pollinators begin to migrate north for their journey back home. Bees buzz towards blooming flowers, butterflies take flight around you and bats dart across the night sky. In this final blog of the Pollinator Migration series, we’ll […]
October 10, 2020 | Matthew Schmidt Garden Q: How did you two meet? C (Courtney): Dennis and I were both raised right here in Wisconsin. We lived 15 minutes apart, and never even knew it. We had crossed paths a couple of times where I was working, or while out shopping. We never realized it […]
We want to say thanks for all you’ve helped us do this year. Because of you, we can give joy, peace, health, love and the beauty of nature to visitors in every season of the year and every season of their lives! Watch this short video to see how you helped us connect people with plants .
By Hannah O’Connor, Sales & Rental Coordinator Your big day is a big deal and you want everything to go off without a hitch, and that includes your dinner and reception. One of the more important aspects to consider is what kind of food you’ll offer. Hiring a caterer can be pretty daunting, along with […]
By Brittany Fetterly, Marketing & Communications Intern With the holiday season ramping up, it may be hard to find the time to do anything other than wear fuzzy socks, eat sugar cookies and watch Hallmark movies. Going outside doesn’t seem too enticing for a lot of us as it gets colder, but what if it […]
By Rachel Mueller, Marketing & Communications Coordinator For many families, the holidays mean get-togethers, quality time and a coming together after months or years apart. For the Swelstad clan, the season also includes an annual trip to opening night of WPS Garden of Lights on Black Friday. For close to 20 years, this has been […]