I have Four Sure Cures for Spring Fever that you can find in Madison, WI. I’m sure that this is just what you need after a long, rough winter. It’s time to get out of the house, get a little exercise, and bring a little color back into our lives.
Beginning on Saturday, April 19, the Dane County Farmer’s Market will move back onto the Capitol Square. Go to seek out fresh spring veggies, herbs and bedding plants for your own home and garden or go just to be a part of one of Madison’s greatest traditions.
You can also go visit The Allen Centennial Gardens on the UW campus. The spring bulbs always put on a bright show of color and this compact garden packs a lot of inspiration into a space that easily translates into projects for your home gardens. The gardens are also celebrating their 25th birthday this year. If you have never strolled their paths, it is time to do so or maybe even take one of their classes. Information is on their website.
The other sure Spring Fever cure that the UW Madison provides visitors is our UW Arboretum. Walk or bike your way through the trails and enjoy the spring flowering trees or later the magnificent lilac collection . But don’t rush! Take your time and enjoy the scents and sounds of spring. Listen for the call of the red-wing blackbirds, and the spring peepers, and the buzz of bees. They also have classes, lectures, and walks to enhance your enjoyment of this outdoor treasure.
And finally, number 4: You must go visit Olbrich Gardens. Admission to the outdoor gardens is free (as is everything listed above) but I’m sure that you will wish to leave a little contribution in the collection box. I’ve often used the garden as a resource for inspiration of things to plant for a whole season of garden color. It does begin with the spectacular show of bulbs in the spring. I’n especially fond of the areas where there are naturalized tulips and daffodils. The addition of small seating areas throughout the gardens make this a place where you will want to go to relax and spend some time either with a special friend or your own thoughts and dreams.
If that doesn’t cure your spring fever please book a visit with us at The Speckled Hen Inn Bed and Breakfast. From the chives poking up in the cutting garden to the wild flowers on the hillside, lambs in the pasture and robins everywhere, Spring is finally here.
