‘THE SAGE’-Klein’s Online Newsletter—AUGUST 2022
Klein’s Floral & Greenhouses
608/244-5661 or info@kleinsfloral.com

 

THIS MONTH’S HIGHLIGHTS:
Check Out Our Current End-of-Season Specials
A Semi-load of Fresh Houseplants Has Arrived from Florida!
Our ‘Mad Gardener’ and ‘Houseplant Help‘ Are Ready for Your Questions
A Checklist For Ordering Fresh Flowers from Klein’s
22 Best Sunscreens of ’22, Tested by Experts
Controlling Weeds Sans Chemicals
Klein’s Favorite Seed, Bulb & Plant Sources
You Asked about Irises That Didn’t Bloom
Plant of the Month: Wisconsin Native Sedges (Carex)
Klein’s Favorite Whole Grain Summer Salad Recipes
Product Spotlight: Japanese Beetle Killer RTU from Bonide®
Notes from Rick’s Garden Journal—From July 2022
—All about Barred Owls
—Japanese Beetles Have Arrived
—Reaping What You Sow
August in the Garden: A Planner
Gardening Events Around Town
Review Klein’s @: Yelp, Google Reviews or Facebook Reviews
Join Us on Twitter
Follow Us on Facebook

 

CHECK OUT OUR CURRENT SPECIALS:
—Buy One, Get One Free On Any Remaining Spring Annuals (fall crops are not included).
—50% Off All Remaining 6” and Larger Annuals and Tropicals (does not include citrus or houseplants).

 

Specials may change as the month progresses, supplies run out and as our fall crops become available later in the month.

 

NOW HIRING PART-TIME FLORAL DELIVERY DRIVER
Klein’s is currently looking for a part-time floral delivery driver. We’re looking for someone with a flexible schedule, who is available 2-3 days a week from about 8:00-2:00. Occasional Saturdays and floral holidays (Valentine’s Day, Mothers’ Day, etc.) are required. No experience is necessary with on the job training. A good driving record is a must, however.

 

This may be a perfect job if you’re retired and want to remain active or a student who would like some extra cash.

 

If you enjoy meeting people and putting a smile on their face, this might be the job for you!!

 

Please stop by the store or contact Rick or Sue @ 608-244-5661 for more information.

 

FOR NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS OR GARDEN TOURS that you would like posted on our web site or in our monthly newsletters, please contact Rick at (608) 244-5661 or rick@kleinsfloral.com. Please include all details, i.e. dates, locations, prices, brief description, etc. Events must be garden related and must take place in the Madison area.

 

THE MAD GARDENER
Madison’s Firsthand Source for Expert Gardening Advice

 

Ask any of your gardening questions by e-mailing them to us at madgardener@kleinsfloral.com. Klein’s in-house Mad Gardener will e-mail you with an answer as promptly as we can. We’ve also posted a link on our home page and in our contacts for your convenience. Your question might then appear in the “You Asked” feature of our monthly newsletter. If your question is the one selected for our monthly newsletter, you’ll receive a small gift from us at Klein’s.

 

Sorry, we can only answer those questions pertaining to gardening in Southern Wisconsin and we reserve the right to leave correspondence unanswered at our discretion. Please allow 2-3 days for a response.

 

KLEIN’S ‘HOUSEPLANT HELP’
You can contact Klein’s in-house indoor plant experts by emailing to houseplanthelp@kleinsfloral.com for sound information and advice regarding indoor tropicals, succulents, blooming plants and so much more.

 

For many years, customers’ indoor plant questions have been directed to Klein’s Mad Gardener. Now you have the opportunity to contact our indoor plant experts directly. We’ve posted a link on our home page and in our contacts for your convenience. Your question might then appear in the “You Asked” feature of our monthly newsletter. If your question is the one selected for our monthly newsletter, you’ll receive a small gift from us at Klein’s.

 

We reserve the right to leave correspondence unanswered at our discretion. Please allow 2-3 days for a response.

 

AUGUST STORE HOURS:
Monday thru Friday : 9:00-6:00
Saturday: 9:00-5:00
Sunday: 10:00-4:00

 

Open Labor Day, Monday, September 5: 10:00-4:00

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Throughout August, visit Klein’s and check out our end of season specials. Specials and selection change weekly so give us a call for the most up-to-date information at (608) 244-5661 or on our home page @ www.kleinsfloral.com or our social media sites. We pride ourselves in having the best cared for plants in even the hottest weather.

 

And later in August, watch for the appearance our fall mums, ornamental kales and cabbages, mixed fall containers and cool weather vegetables, including; chard, kale, lettuces and cole crops. We have a nice selection of seeds for the fall vegetable garden, including; radishes, spinach, lettuce and SO much more!

 

August 11–Full Moon

 

September 5–Labor Day. Special Store Hours: 10:00-4:00

 

‘THE FLOWER SHOPPE’:
A Checklist For Ordering Fresh Flowers from Klein’s:

 

—When ordering floral gifts, describe the recipient’s personality type, as well as his/her favorite hobbies or colors if you know them. Klein’s designers (Darcy, Sue, Andrea or Bonnie) can match the floral arrangement with the recipient’s personality.

 

—Tell us if the gift is for a special occasion (birthday, anniversary or other personal milestone). We can offer suggestions on how to best celebrate with flowers.

 

—If the flowers are for decorating or entertaining, describe the environment where the arrangement will be placed so our designer can create an arrangement that complements the style and colors of of the event.

 

—Consider bringing in your own vase or container for an added personal touch.

 

—Ask us for specific colors or color themes.

 

—Let Klein’s know if you prefer a mixed flower arrangement or an arrangement made up of just one type of flower.

 

—Be ready to provide us with the necessary basic information:
◦Name
◦Full address and phone number of the recipient
◦The delivery date
◦Your card message. See below for some common card message options.
◦Payment information

 

Whether sending flowers across the country or around the corner, Klein’s provides the expertise, convenience and service today’s on-the-go consumers are looking for.

 

Common Card Message Options:

 

For a Birthday—
•Celebrating you!
•Wishing you a year filled with the same joy you bring to others!
•Hoping your wishes come true year after year.
•Like a fine wine, you improve each year.
•The day you were born is a daily celebration.
•Wishing you a very happy birthday . . . and many more!
•You’re not getting older, you’re getting better.
•May today be filled with sunshine and smiles, laughter and love.
•Love on your birthday and everyday.
•Enjoy this gift that’s as beautiful as the birthday girl herself.

 

As a Get Well—
•Hoping these flowers brighten not only your room, but your heart.
•Loving thoughts are tucked inside this bundle of flowers!
•Good health starts with a happy heart. Hope these flowers start the job!
•Hope you’re back on your feet soon.
•Hoping that you’ll bloom again soon.
•Sending you healing thoughts and a little sunshine to brighten your day.
•Sending you some get well cheer!
•To brighten your day!
•Loving relief for your aches and pains.
•Wishing you a speedy recovery.
•We miss you! Come back soon!
•Hope you’re feeling better soon.

 

Love & Romance—
•All my love.
•Love and kisses.
•You take my breath away…today and every day.
•With you it’s Valentine’s Day 365 days a year.
•I send a kiss inside the petals of each rose…
•You are the love of my life.
•You are the reason I’m alive.
•”True love is friendship set on fire.” (French Proverb)
•Roses are red, violets are blue, what would I do without you!?
•Always and forever.
•I wish there were more ways to say all that you are to me. Love always.
•My heart is filled with love for you.
•Flowers today. Fireworks tonight!
•I usually tell you “I love you” two or three times a day. Today I’ll make it a dozen.
•How sweet it is to be loved by you!
•If actions speak louder than words, this is my way of shouting.
•I don’t need a holiday to say I love you.
•I’m delivering you a kiss to last all week.

 

For a New Baby—
•Congratulations! May your baby be blessed, his/her road forward a blessed adventure!
•We share in your celebration of the new life you created!
•We welcome your dear new child to this world with love.
•Congratulations, and enjoy the years together!
•A little one brings so much fun!
•Enjoy this special time!
•Babies are special, babies are fun, congratulations on your new little one!
•Welcome to the family!
•I’m not an expert on babies yet, but I sure can take care of Mom!
•Another miracle in this world. Welcome!

 

Sympathy—
•Please know our loving thoughts embrace you.
•Please accept these flowers and hear the words we are not able to speak.
•My thoughts and prayers are with you.
•Thinking of you in these difficult times.
•May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
•Our hearts are filled with sorrow.
•We’re sharing your sorrow.
•With deepest sympathy.
•In loving memory.
•With heartfelt condolences.
•Fondest remembrances.
•May you take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us.
•You are in our thoughts and prayers.

 

Source: The Society of American Florists website @ aboutflowers.com.

 

YOU ASKED. . .
I have 3 different iris. One bloomed and the other two did not. Would you know why they didn’t bloom this year? Sue

 

Hi Sue,
You don’t say how old the iris are or what types of iris (German bearded, Siberian, flag, etc.). Sometimes with older iris patches, lack of blooming indicates a need to split up the clump. German bearded iris are best split in late August and never in spring. Siberian iris should be split in the early spring when foliage is about 4″ tall. If they were recently planted or recently split, it can be a few years as they need to root out and get established before blooming well again.

 

Another reason could be the extreme weather this spring. Keep in mind we had 3 days of near 100 degree heat in May (which is unheard of) with many subsequent days in the nineties immediately afterwards…along with little rain.

 

Thanks for your question,

 

DID YOU KNOW. . .
. . . that not all sunscreens can live up to the claims printed on their labels?

 

22 Best Sunscreens of ’22, Tested by Experts
By April Franzino for Good Housekeeping @ www.goodhousekeeping.com

 

One thing is for sure when it comes to SPF: It’s extremely important to wear it regularly, both for your skin’s health and look. But not all sunscreen is created equal. That’s why the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab is constantly testing to find the best SPFs you can buy and regularly consulting top dermatologists to find the best sunscreen to keep your skin protected, healthy and youthful all year long.

 

After reviewing 4,883 data points from over 250 testers, our experts narrowed in on the top-performing picks. Whether you’re looking for formulas suited for sensitive skin, sunscreens for kids and babies, zinc oxide formulas, sunscreen for oily skin or even natural sunscreen, GH Beauty Lab experts have the perfect SPF pick for you:

 

2022 Top Sunscreens

 

Best overall sunscreen for body
Essentials Face + Body Sunscreen SPF 50 (rodan + fields)

 

Best value sunscreen for body
AntiOxidant+ Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 (Hawaiian tropic)

 

Best overall sunscreen for face
LiftActiv Peptide-C Sunscreen SPF 30 (vichy)

 

Best value sunscreen for face
Matte Effect Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 (Hawaiian tropic)

 

Best sunscreen for combination skin
SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion (Ultra)

 

Best sunscreen for everyday use
Light Moisture UV Defense (Skinceuticals)

 

Best sunscreen for dry skin
Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion SPF 50+ Sunscreen (Shiseido)

 

Best sunscreen for acne prone skin
No Excuses Invisible Facial Sunscreen Gel SPF 40 (Julep)

 

Best sunscreen for sensitive skin
Oh My Bod! SPF50 Body Sunscreen (Everyday Humans)

 

Best sunscreen for oily skin
Mineral Sunscreen Gel Lotion SPF 30 (Bare Republic)

 

Best sunscreen for dark skin
Anthelios Melt-in Milk Body & Face Sunscreen Lotion SPF 100 (La roche-posay)

 

Best mineral physical sunscreen
Mineral Sun Milk Body Lotion SPF 50 (Hawaiian Tropic)

 

Best mineral physical face sunscreen
Mineral SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Lotion (Sun Bum)

 

Best natural sunscreen
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 (Babo Botanicals)

 

Best spray sunscreen
SPF 50 Continuous Mist Sunscreen (Hampton Sun)

 

Best value spray sunscreen
Original Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 (Sun Bum)

 

Best dermatologist recommended sunscreen
Anthelios Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 (la roche-posay)

 

Best scented sunscreen
Light As Air Reef Friendly Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 (Pack of 2) (banana Boat)

 

Best sunscreen for sports
Sport Ultra Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 (Banana Boat)

 

Best lightweight sunscreen
Classic Body Sunscreen Guava Mango SPF 50 (Coola)

 

Best zinc oxide sunscreen
Sunforgettable Total Protection Body Shield SPF 50 (Colorscience)

 

Best Zinc Oxide sunscreen
Pure & Simple SPF 50 Lotion (Coppertone)

 

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHTEach month we spotlight some product that we already carry or one that we’ve taken note of and plan to carry in the near future. Likewise, if you would like to see Klein’s to carry a product that we don’t currently, please let us know. Our goal is to be responsive to the marketplace and to our loyal clientele. If a product fits into our profile, we will make every effort to get it into our store. In addition, we may be able to special order an item for you, whether plant or hard good, given enough time.

 

Japanese Beetle Killer RTU from Bonide®
This spray controls Japanese Beetles, aphids, flea beetles, leafhoppers, caterpillars, stink bugs, moths, Colorado potato beetles, webworms, & more. Our pest control is great for use on listed vegetables, flowers, ornamentals, trees & shrubs. Japanese Beetle Killer is intended for residential use indoors, outdoors, or in greenhouses. This product is conveniently ready to use when it arrives. The spray nozzle makes this product easy to deploy.

 

  • Kills Japanese beetles and other listed insects
  • May be used indoors, outdoors or in hobby greenhouses
  • For use on vegetables, flowers, ornamentals, trees, & shrubs
  • Kills by contact
  • Kills aphids, leafhoppers, whiteflies, flea beetles and more
  • Ready to use quart (32oz) Spray Bottle

 

About Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica) were first found in the United States in 1916, after being accidentally introduced into New Jersey. Until that time, this insect was restricted to Japan where it is not a major pest. This pest is considered to be an invasive species. It is now found throughout the eastern U.S., except for Florida, and continues to move westward.

 

Adult Description:
  • Approximately 1/3 to 1/2 inch long.
  • Metallic green head and thorax (the area behind the head) with copper-brown wing covers.
  • Sides of abdomen have five white patches of hairs, and tip of abdomen has two patches of white hair.

 

Japanese beetles are a serious pest of flowers, trees and shrubs, fruits and vegetables, field crops and turf. Adults feed on more than 300 plant species, whereas the grubs feed mainly on the roots of grasses.

 

Adult Japanese beetles feed on the leaves, flowers and fruits of many different plants. Preferred plants include rose, grape, linden, apple, crabapple, cherry, plum and related trees, birch, elm, raspberry, currant, basil, Virginia creeper, hollyhock, marigold, corn silks and soybean.

 

They skeletonize leaves by feeding on tissue between the major veins giving them a lace-like appearance. Damaged leaves turn brown and may fall off.

 

Adult Japanese beetle damage usually affects only the appearance of plants.

 

  • Healthy, mature trees and shrubs can tolerate a lot of feeding without significant, long-term injury.
  • Young or unhealthy plants may be stunted, injured or even killed from severe, persistent feeding.
  • Healthy flowering plants such as roses can survive Japanese beetle feeding. But the blossoms are often ruined by the insects.
  • Fruits, vegetables and herbs can tolerate limited leaf feeding, but severe damage may affect plant growth and reduce yield.
  • Regular harvesting during July and August can decrease feeding on edible parts of the plant.

 

Grubs chew grass roots and reduce the ability of grass to take up enough water and nutrients to remain healthy. When grub feeding is severe, dead patches of grass develop.

 

These dead patches can be rolled back like a carpet due to the lack of roots. If grubs are not found, examine still living turf at the edges of damaged areas for their presence.

 

Healthy turf grass can typically tolerate up to 10 grubs per square foot. Moles, skunks, crows and other insect-feeding animals may dig up grubs, further damaging the turf.

 

Source: The University of Minnesota website @ extension.umn.edu

 

NOTES FROM MY GARDEN JOURNAL–Tips and Observations from My Own Garden by Rick Halbach

 

ENTRY: JULY 3, 2022 (All about Barred Owls)
While camping a number of weeks back at Governor Dodge State Park, we were serenaded nightly with the loud, haunting hooting of barred owls across the valleys and in the forests around us. These are among Wisconsin’s more well-known large owls and are actually quite common throughout the state…even in urban areas.

 

About Barred Owls
The Barred Owl’s hooting call, “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?” is a classic sound of old forests and treed swamps. But this attractive owl, with soulful brown eyes and brown-and-white-striped plumage, can also pass completely unnoticed as it flies noiselessly through the dense canopy or snoozes on a tree limb. Originally a bird of the east, during the twentieth century it spread through the Pacific Northwest and southward into California.

 

Barred Owls live year-round in mixed forests of large trees, often near water. They tend to occur in large, unfragmented blocks of mature forest, possibly because old woodlands support a higher diversity of prey and are more likely to have large cavities suitable for nesting. Their preferred habitats range from swamps to streamsides to uplands, and may contain hemlock, maple, oak, hickory, beech, aspen, white spruce, quaking aspen, balsam poplar, Douglas-fir, lodgepole pine, or western larch.

 

Barred Owls eat many kinds of small animals, including squirrels, chipmunks, mice, voles, rabbits, birds (up to the size of grouse), amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates. They hunt by sitting and waiting on an elevated perch, while scanning all around for prey with their sharp eyes and ears. They may perch over water and drop down to catch fish, or even wade in shallow water in pursuit of fish and crayfish. Though they do most of their hunting right after sunset and during the night, sometimes they feed during the day.

 

Barred Owls usually nest in a natural cavity, 20–40 feet high in a large tree. They may also use stick platform nests built by other animals (including hawks, crows, ravens, and squirrels), as well as human-made nest boxes. Barred Owls may prospect a nest site as early as a year before using it. No one knows whether the male or the female chooses the site.

 

Barred Owls do little or nothing to change an existing tree cavity or abandoned platform nest. They may add lichen, fresh green conifer sprigs, or feathers to a stick platform nest, and they may flatten or remove the top of an old squirrel nest.

 

Barred Owls roost on branches and in tree cavities during the day and hunt by night. Territorial all year round, they chase away intruders while hooting loudly. They are even more aggressive during nesting season (particularly the females), sometimes striking intruders with their feet. Pairs probably mate for life, raising one brood each year. Their nests are preyed upon by other large owls and hawks, as well as by weasels and raccoons. When humans interfere with a nest, the parent may flee, perform a noisy distraction display with quivering wings, or even attack. Other birds recognize Barred Owls as predators; small songbirds, crows, and woodpeckers may band together to mob them.

 

Barred Owls are fairly numerous, and their populations increased 1.1% per year between 1966 and 2019, according to the North American Breeding Bird Survey.

 

 

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ENTRY: JULY 10, 2022 (Japanese Beetles Have Arrived)
Japanese beetles are just beginning to show up in my garden. This is about a week later than an average year for me. I don’t like to use chemicals in my garden. After all, anything I use for the beetles will surely affect the bees and butterflies I’m wanting to attract to my garden. I could pick the beetles off my plants by hand and drown them as some suggest, but I have better things to do with my time. I could purchase traps, but we all know that only brings in the beetles from all the neighbors’ yards. Attracting even more beetles is not one of my goals. Rather, I’ve learned to live with these non-native invaders. Yes, they decimate my roses, morning glories, cannas, hollyhocks, basil and much more, but the cosmetic damage is only temporary. The adult beetles are just beginning to breed, meaning they’ll be around for a number of weeks more—but there will be plenty of time for plants to recuperate after they disappear usually in early August with many, many more weeks for late season blooms to follow. I’ve noticed that many plants rebound with enhanced vigor after the beetle attack. It’s as though I’ve pinched back the plants with none of the work. Besides, I find the beetles kind of pretty and fun to watch. Kids are particularly fascinated by their antics.

 

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ENTRY: JULY 14, 2022 (Reaping What You Sow)
I just read a delightful and so true article in the current issue of Horticulture magazine that many gardeners can relate to and I wanted/needed to share. It describes me to a T…ask my hubby!

 

Reaping What You Sow
By Scott Beuerlein for Horticulture magazine @ www.hortmag.com

 

When visitors ask if my wife and I work in the garden together, I reply with my now worn-out joke: “I make the garden; Michele enjoys it.” Nowadays, she does help out more, particularly by pruning things behind my back and not always using ISA-recommended cuts. But I still do most of the work. Back when I was still creating the garden, it was all me. I was pretty obsessed. I had a vision. I had endless energy. There was always work to do and I never stopped. I was kind of a jerk.

 

Fast forward several decades and the garden now requires more tweaking and less heavy lifting and, on occasion, it has felt like it is now time to reap the rewards of what I’ve sown, to stop and smell the roses once in a while. Of course, this never goes well.

 

On some chosen Saturday afternoon, there I am, dead-set determined to relax, flip-flopping awkwardly down to the pool, carrying all the elements of relaxation: books, snacks, towels, sunscreen and a cooler filled with more beer than most would consider responsible. I find myself sitting, feet up, and sighing contentedly.

 

Five minutes later, I spot a dead stem on a viburnum. No worries. I make a mental note to trim it later. Soon after, a big dandelion seed head grabs my attention. It’s waving around in the wind. Grandstanding! Signaling its intent to go forth and multiply. I cuss, shoo a fly from my beer and try to forget it. Michele is already half melted, soaking up the sun like a lizard. I take a deep breath. Hold. Exhale. Repeat. But I glance back and, damn, that dandelion, it’s mocking me!

 

Resistance is now futile. I get up, flip-flop over and pull the damned dandelion, getting only a fraction of the root of course. Then, while I’m gingerly carrying the seed head to the trash as if it were a bomb, an errant twig from a magnolia pokes my eye. Now I’m annoyed, so I grab my pruners and remove the twig. I turn next to that ugly viburnum. Then I spot a ripe tomato. Then I notice something else. And then something else again. Twenty minutes after heading outside for a relaxing day by the pool, I’m gardening like hell. In flip-flops. I look back at my wife. She’s asleep. Sleeping like a baby. Like a baby lizard.

 

Sometimes I wonder what’s wrong with me. Why can’t I just sit still for a few hours in the garden and enjoy it? Truth is, I think what I most enjoy about the garden is making it better. Perfecting it. And since my garden is and will always be far from perfect, I am totally blessed. Blessed as hell! Not cursed. Nope. Not like how it sometimes seems, and how it probably looks to others. Gardening is what I do. There will always be dead stems, eye-pokers and dandelions, and I will always be there, standing guard. Gardening. And gardening. And gardening.

 

KLEIN’S RECIPES OF THE MONTHThese are a selection of relatively simple recipes chosen by our staff. New recipes appear monthly. Enjoy!!

 

Eating more whole grains may reduce the risk of premature death, according to a whole grains study by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

 

The whole grains study found that people who ate the most whole grains (70 grams/day, about 4 servings), compared with those who ate little or no whole grains, had a lower risk of dying during the study period.

 

“These findings further support current dietary guidelines that recommend at least 3 daily servings (or 48 grams) of whole grains to improve long-term health and prevent premature death,” said Qi Sun, assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition and senior author of the study.

 

The results showed that people who ate 70 grams/day of whole grains, compared with those who ate little or no whole grains, had a 22% lower risk of total mortality, a 23% lower risk of CVD mortality, and a 20% lower risk of cancer mortality.

 

(Mortality rate is a measure of the number of deaths in a particular population for a specific period of time.)

 

Previous studies have found that whole grains may reduce risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes, and poor gut health, among other conditions. The researchers note that multiple bioactive compounds in whole grains could contribute to their health benefits, and that high fiber content may lower cholesterol production and glucose response and increase satiety.

 

The researchers recommend that people choose foods that are high in whole grain ingredients—such as bran, oatmeal, and quinoa—that have at least 16 grams per serving, while reducing consumption of unhealthy refined carbohydrates.

 

With summer in full swing, Klein’s would like to share with you some of our staff’s very favorite summer salad recipes that incorporate whole grains.

 

MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD—A go-to, fantastic summer salad for family gatherings and SO easy and SO beautiful!! From the Wisconsin State Journal from summer 2014.
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1/3 cup jarred mango or apricot chutney
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 TBS olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup regular raisins
1/2 cups canned garbanzos/chick peas
1x diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup minced red onion
2 TBS chopped fresh parsley
2TBS chopped fresh mint
Ground pepper to taste

 

Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the quinoa and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes more. Fluff the quinoa and allow to cool.

 

Whisk together the chutney, lime juice, oil and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the cooked quinoa. Carefully stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and chill. Serves 6.

 

EDAMAME QUINOA SALAD—Fantastic, light and super-easy to make. From Better Homes & Gardens magazine.
1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
2 cups frozen, shelled edamame, thawed
2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen, thawed)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (juice of two limes)
4 TBS. olive oil

 

In a saucepan, combine the quinoa and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Set aside. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the edamame, corn, tomatoes and cilantro. Add the quinoa and toss. Add the juice and the oil and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 8.

 

WHEAT BERRY SALAD—Great textures and flavors—and beautiful to boot! Suggested to make well ahead of serving for the flavors to meld.
1 cup wheat berries
1/2 tsp. salt
olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 small red pepper, sliced
1 small green pepper, sliced
1 small yellow pepper, sliced
3 TBS. tamari
2 TBS. chopped fresh parsley
pepper to taste

 

Rinse the wheat berries and place in a saucepan with the salt plenty of water. Bring to a boil and simmer 50 minutes or until tender. drain and set aside. Meanwhile, heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet. Sauté the onion until golden over medium heat. Add the peppers and cook until softened. In a bowl, toss together the wheat berries and the sautéed vegetables along with the tamari, parsley and plenty of pepper. Serves 6.

 

WONDERFUL BARLEY & LENTIL SALAD—This delicious recipe appeared in Cooking Light magazine.
1 cup green or brown lentils
1x 14 oz. can chicken broth
1 cup pearled barley
2 3/4 cups water
3/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup e.v. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
2 clives minced garlic

 

Combine the lentils and broth in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the barley and the water and simmer 18 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Once cooked, transfer to a large bowl. Add the onion, parsley, juice, oil, salt and garlic and stir well. Cool to room temperature, then cover and chill. Serves 6.

 

QUINOA SALAD—This summer salad has become standard picnic fare for one of Klein’s staff members. This favorite comes from AARP Magazine, August 2013.
2 cups quinoa
4 cups vegetable stock, water or a combination thereof
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced tomato
half an onion, diced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
half a jalapeño pepper, fine chopped
6 TBS. e.v. olive oil
2 TBS. fresh lemon juice

 

In a pot combine the quinoa and the stock/water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 10-15 minutes or more until the liquid is absorbed. Allow the cooked quinoa to cool completely. In a large bowl toss together the quinoa and the remaining ingredients and chill. Serves 8.

 

BULGAR SALAD—Again Cooking Light magazine is the source for this delightful summer salad.
2 cups bulgar
2 cups boiling water
4 TBS. e.v. olive oil
4 TBS. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. salt
16 chopped basil leaves
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups sliced green olives
2 large tomatoes, chopped
lime wedges to serve

 

In a large bowl, mix together the bulgar and the boiling water. Cover and let rest 45 minutes. Combine the oil, juice, salt, basil and garlic in a bowl. Add this mixture and the onion, olives and tomatoes to the bulgar. Toss well and serve with lime wedges. Serves 8.

 

NATURAL NEWS–

 

There are many effective ways to control weeds without resorting to the use of chemical herbicides.
A simple mulch is one of the easiest and most accessible. Weed suppressing mulches include grass clippings, hay or straw, wood mulches, recycled rubber tire chips, newspaper, gravel, landscape fabric and others. All are used in different situations, but with the common goals of retaining moisture and controlling weeds. Mulches control weeds by not allowing them to germinate or grow, smothering them or simply making the few that do grow easier to pull by hand.

 

Mechanical means of weed control includes a variety of hoes and hand tools. Some are more effective than others. For tight spaces, circle hoes are invaluable. Forked hand weeders are excellent for weeds with long tap roots like dandelions, thistles and burdock. There are also propane weed torches on the market, but their use can be limiting.

 

But it’s simple hand weeding that remains the most effective form of non-chemical weed control. One thorough weeding during the month of June with lighter follow-up weedings will keep most weeds at bay. A thorough weeding early in the season allows your garden plants to out compete and shade out many weeds, making the day to day weeding much easier. Daily weeding as you water also makes the task less daunting. With a proper attitude, weeding can be approached as a relaxing endeavor, rather than a chore. The key is to weed when the soil is moist and to weed early or late in the day–not in the hot sun.

 

It’s important to try to get the entire root system out when weeding. Many plants will resprout if any speck of root remains. Most perennial weeds fall into this category. Garden cleanup is also essential. Many weeds, like chickweed and creeping charlie, will send out new roots if any piece of stem remains in contact with the soil. Recognizing weeds is also very helpful. Many weeds like lamb’s quarters, campion and purslane are annuals. By removing them before they’ve set seed, you’ve essentially eliminated them from your garden for good.

 

Excellent reference books for learning to recognize common weeds of the Midwest include:

 

Roadside Plants and Flowers by Marian S. Edsall and put out by University of Wisconsin Press

 

Wildflowers and Weeds by Booth Courtenay & James H. Zimmerman, published by Simon and Schuster. Both use real photographs for easy identification.

 

AUGUST’S PLANT OF THE MONTH:

 

Wisconsin Native Sedges
There are over 100 species of sedge plants. These grass-like plants are drought tolerant, easy to grow and practically maintenance free. Native sedge plants offer the opportunity to replenish and renew natural landscapes while giving the gardener a hardy plant made for the region. Whichever species you opt for, growing sedge plants in the garden brings texture and movement to any area of the landscape.

 

Sedges and grasses also occupy a very important ecological role in communities where they are native. They are food plants, shelter plants, and soil stabilizers. They can even serve as a growth surface for other plant species. Sedges tent to crowd out invasive species.

 

Many different kinds of birds will nest in and around grasses and sedges as well. Some species are pivotal in the succession of different habitat types.

 

At first glance, one might assume sedges are grasses. They are not and are held in the genus Carex. They are useful in moist areas, such as around ponds, but there are also types of sedge that thrive in dry regions.

 

Why Plant Native Sedges?
  • Border Plant. Line a path or walkway with arching sedges, or low-growing tufts. Frame your planting area with a mounding sedge species.
  • Accent or Specimen. A large arching sedge offers great architectural form.
  • Groundcover or lawn replacement. A single species such as Pennsylvania Sedge can be used as a lawn-like groundcover, but why not include a variety of compatible sedges and add some dimension!
  • Useful in Wetlands Sedges are predominant plants in vegetation of many wetlands and are useful to plant in moist or wet areas of your garden.
  • Rain garden or dentention area. Some sedges are especially well suited to deal with water runoff and are excellent choices for the rain garden. Awl-Fruited Sedge, Fox Sedge and Palm Sedge are all good rain garden species.
  • Filling-in. Fill those empty spaces or “holes” in an existing planting with the right sedge. Native woodland sedges can be added under trees in the root zone, or around the base of shrubs and taller plants. Sedges intermingle beautifully in any setting.

 

For the 2022 Spring Season Klein’s carried the following sedges:
CAREX bicknellii (Prairie Sedge)–Wisconsin native sedge with a creeping, tufted habit; narrow, light green foliage; spikes of yellow green flowers in June-July. Ht.: 24-36”. Spread: 12-24”. Grow in average, moist to wet soil in full sun to part shade. Use in the bog garden, meadow, woodland or as a mass planting. Zone 3.
CAREX blanda (Woodland Sedge)–Wisconsin native sedge with a clump-forming habit; arching habit, light green foliage; spikes of green flowers blooming in May- July. Ht.: 15-18”. Spread: 36-48”. Grow in any, moist to well-drained soil in part sun to part shade. Use as a woodland edge or in the shade garden. Zone 4.
CAREX bromoides (Sweeping Sedge)–Wisconsin native sedge with a clump- forming habit; fine textured, bright green, fading to light brown foliage; 1” spikes of green flowers in May-July. Ht.: 10-12”. Spread: 18-30”. Grow in any, moist to wet soil in part shade. Use in the wetland, along a shoreline or as a groundcover. Zone 4.
CAREX comosa (Bristly Sedge)–Wisconsin native sedge with a clump-forming habit; arching habit, wide, lime-green, shiny foliage; spikes of bristly, chartreuse flowers in June-July. Ht.: 15-18”. Spread: 36-48”. Grow in any, moist to wet soil in full sun. Use in the wetland, along a shoreline or as a groundcover. Zone 4.
CAREX eburnea (Ivory Sedge)–Wisconsin native sedge with a creeping, tufted habit; soft, narrow, green foliage; short spikes of insignificant, whitish-green blooms in April. Ht.: 6-10”. Spread: 6-10”. Grow in average, moist to well-drained soil in part to full shade. Use in the woodland edge, meadow, shade or border garden, or as a groundcover. Zone 2.
CAREX grayi (Morning Star Sedge)–Wisconsin native sedge. It has decorative, club-like seed heads of pale green with clump-forming, densely tufted habit; light green-gold foliage; spikes of yellow flowers in June. Ht.: 30-36”. Spread: 18-24”. Use in the woodland edge, meadow, shade garden or border garden, as a groundcover, as a specimen, and as a cut or dried flower. Zone 4.
CAREX hystericina (Bottlebrush Sedge)–Wisconsin native sedge with a clump-
forming habit; low-growing, fine foliage; spikelets of green flowers blooming in May-June. Ht.: 24-36”. Spread: 12-36”. Grow in rich, moist to wet soil in full sun to part shade. Use in the bog garden, meadow, woodland or as a mass planting. Zone 4.
CAREX morrowii ‘Ice Dance’ (Variegated Japanese Sedge)–Shiny dark green foliage with strong cream to white margins; insignificant brown flowers in June.
Ht.: 12”. Spread: 12-18”. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in part shade to part sun. Use for border garden, edging, groundcover. Zone 5.
CAREX muskingumensis (Palm Sedge)–Wisconsin native sedge with a creeping, arching habit; light yellowish green, palm frond-like foliage; turning yellow with the first frost; spikes of golden-brown flowers in May-June. Ht.: 18-24”. Spread: 18-24”. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in part sun to part shade. Use in the bog garden, meadow, woodland or as a mass planting. Zone 4.
CAREX oshimensis ‘Evergold’ (Variegated Japanese Sedge)–Bright creamy yellow, center-striped foliage; small spikes of brownish flowers. Ht.: 8-12” Spread: 12”. Plant in rich, moist soil in sun to part shade. Zone 4.
CAREX pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge)–Wisconsin native sedge with a creeping, tufted habit; soft, dark green foliage; which may go dormant in hot, dry summers;short spikes of brown to reddish-purple flowers blooming in Apr.-May. Ht.: 8-12”. Spread: 12-15”. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in part sun to part shade. Use in the woodland edge or border garden, and as an edging or a groundcover. Zone 4.
CAREX plantaginea (Seersucker Sedge)–Wisconsin native sedge and butterfly host with a clump-forming, mounded habit; has broad, puckered, bright green, semi-evergreen foliage; spikes of insignificant, brown to reddish purple flowers in Apr.-May. Ht.: 8-10”. Spread: 10-12”. Grow in rich, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Use in the woodland edge or border garden, and as an edging or a groundcover. Zn 3.
CAREX vulpinoidea (Fox Sedge)–Wisconsin native sedge with a clump-forming habit; narrow, grass-like foliage; spikes of insignificant green flowers blooming in May-June. Ht.: 12-36”. Spread: 6-24”. Grow in average wet to moist soil in full sun to part shade. Use in the bog garden, meadow, woodland or as a mass planting. Zone 4.

 

AROUND TOWN:
For neighborhood events or garden tours that you would like posted in our monthly newsletter, please contact Rick at (608) 244-5661 or rick@kleinsfloral.com. Please include all details, i.e. dates, locations, prices, brief description, etc. Events must be garden related and must take place in the Madison vicinity and we must receive your information by the first of the month in which the event takes place for it to appear in that month’s newsletter.

 

Guided Garden Strolls @ Olbrich Gardens
Sundays, June-August, 1:30 and 3:00

 

Get an insider’s view of Olbrich’s outdoor gardens during a free guided garden stroll. All ages are welcome for this casual overview of the Gardens. Guided garden strolls will vary somewhat according to the season to reflect the garden areas that are at peak interest.

 

Strolls start and end in the lobby near the Garden entrance and are about 45 to 60 minutes in length. No registration is required; strolls are drop-in only. Strolls are held rain or shine and will be cancelled only in the event of dangerous lightning.

 

Olbrich Botanical Gardens
608/246-4550 or www.olbrich.org for details.

 

Olbrich Garden’s Blooming Butterflies Exhibit
Thru August 7
Daily from 10:00-4:00
In the Bolz Conservatory

 

THE BUTTERFLIES ARE BACK!
Blooming Butterflies features up to 19 different species of free flying butterflies in the tropical Bolz Conservatory. Visitors make connections with these fluttering friends while learning about the butterfly life cycle. Two chrysalis cases provide opportunities to possibly witness a butterfly emerge from a chrysalis!

 

During Blooming Butterflies, the outdoor gardens spotlight relationships between plants and pollinators with an ‘I SPY’ Pollinators scavenger hunt. A pollinator themed children’s book is displayed as a StoryWalk along Starkweather Creek. And every child that attends Blooming Butterflies receives a coupon for a free junior scoop from our friends at Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream!
You can prepare for your visit by watching the Blooming Butterfies Welcome Video.

 

The life span of different butterflies varies from a few weeks to a few months. All flying butterflies live out their natural lives in the Conservatory, with food sources remaining for them after the exhibit dates.

 

Butterfly Action Day
Friday, July 29
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us for a special day with representatives from local monarch conservation organizations! Interactive displays focused on monarch butterflies will highlight what you can do to help the population. Monarchs make one of the longest known insect migration on earth and everyone can make a difference in supporting their spectacular journey! No cost to attend or participate, but there is a separate cost to enter Blooming Butterflies.

 

The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Olbrich Botanical Society members are admitted free. Parking is free. Bus tours are welcome; groups of 10 or more must register by calling 608/246-3648.

 

Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison
608/246-4550 or www.olbrich.org for details.

 

Summer Concert Series at Olbrich Gardens
Enjoy an evening concert in one of Madison’s most delightful outdoor venues!

 

Concert attendees should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Carry in picnics and beverages are allowed.

 

Concerts are FREE to the public; a $5 suggested donation is appreciated.
No tickets required. Please carry out all trash.

 

Olbrich Concerts in the Gardens 2022 Schedule:
(All concerts are on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.)

 

August 2
Opera at the Gardens—Fresco Opera is back! Stroll through the Gardens and take in roaming performances of several operatic scenes performed in a variety of garden areas. A magical experience for all your senses!

 

August 9
The Periodicals—Inventive, soulful, snappy, and sometimes searching sound doesn’t easily fit in to any one category, reflecting the musical times and places this (male and female, black and white, 20-50 something) nine-piece has been along the way. Merging elements of northern soul, classic R&B, and alternative rock.

 

August 16
Don’t Mess with Cupid—An 8 Piece Soul group based out of Madison, led by Kevin Willmott. They play Otis Redding, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Al Green Marvin Gaye and More. Bring your dancin’ shoes.

 

August 23
Members enjoy exclusive access to this bonus summer concert held during Member Appreciation Week. Join today and receive this great member benefit!

 

Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison
608/246-4550 or www.olbrich.org for details.

 

Native Plant Garden Tour @ the Arboretum: Native Grasses
Wednesday, August 3, 7:00-dusk

 

Susan Carpenter, Arboretum native plant gardener, will focus on color, size, and features of native Wisconsin grasses, from tiny mustache grass to big bluestem. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.

 

University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu

 

Dragonfly Monitoring Walk @ the Arboretum
Wednesday, August 3, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Family Walk

 

Join the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to monitor dragonflies, including identifying species and collecting data for the Arboretum’s dragonfly monitoring project. No experience required, but an online training video is available by request (email jwhidden@wisc.edu). Family friendly, recommended for ages 8 and up. Walks take place the first Wednesday and third Saturday monthly through September. Meet at the Visitor Center.

 

University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu

 

Botanic Talk: Bumble Bees of South-Central Wisconsin @ Rotary Gardens
Wednesday, August 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Rain date is Thursday, August 4.)

 

This program explores the biology of bumble bees, their flower preferences, and how to identify our local species.

 

Along with presenter Ann Pedder Reilly, we will walk through the gardens to observe bees and see what species we can find. Learn how you can help sustain bee populations. This program features Ann’s bumble bee photos.

 

Note: Between 40 minutes and 1 hour of this program will be spent walking the Gardens. Please dress or bring clothes and footwear suitable for some time outdoors.

 

Cost & registration details:
The cost to attend is $10 for Rotary Botanical Gardens members, or $17 for non-members. Deadline for this Botanic Talk is August 1.

 

 

ALL areas of the registration form must be complete. Please complete a separate form for each registrant.
-In person: at our Garden Gift Gallery (check, cash, or credit card)
-By mail: send completed form with your check made out to Rotary Botanical Gardens to Attn: Education Coordinator, 1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, WI 53545.
NOTE: Registration and payment must be received prior to the deadline in order to be enrolled in the class.
-By phone: please call (608) 752-3885 to register over the phone with a credit card.

 

Cancellations & refunds:
Classes cancelled due to low enrollment will be refunded automatically, and you will be notified by phone or email of the cancellation.

 

Please call (608) 314-8415 or email delaney.sherwood@rotarygardens.org with any questions concerning this program.

 

Rotary Botanical Gardens
1455 Palmer Drive
Janesville, WI 53545
608/752-3885 or www.rotarybotanicalgardens.org/ for details.

 

Summer Sundays: Jazz in the Garden at Allen Centennial Garden
Add a little bit of musical enjoyment to your Sunday afternoons this summer with Summer Sundays: Concerts in the Garden. The concerts will be held alternating Sunday afternoons starting June 12 and ending August 21, from 5-6:15 p.m.

 

This event is free and open to the public. Brought to you by the Friends of Allen Centennial Garden.

 

August 7
John Christensen Quartet
A lively set of choice standards, mainstream jazz, and poignant originals.
Johannes Wallmann, piano | Dave Miller, guitar | John Chistensen, bass | Andrew Green, drums

 

August 21
Ryan Meisel Quartet
Modern and orginal jazz steeped in the history of swing, bop, and avant-garde.
Ryan Meisel, sax | Doug Brown, guitar | Dave Dinauer, bass | Adam Katz, drums

 

Allen Centennial Gardens
620 Babcock Dr. on the University of WI campus, Madison
608/576-2501 or allencentennialgarden.org for details.

 

Nature Hike @ the Arboretum
Sunday, August 7, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Walk

 

Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come seasonally prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place rain or shine, except in unsafe weather. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.

 

University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu

 

Learning Together—Animals in the Prairie @ the Arboretum
Tuesday, August 9, 9:45 am – 11:15 am
Family Class

 

Walk by plants taller than you as we look for animals that live among prairie grasses and wildflowers. We will share stories and create nature art and crafts. This class is for preschool-aged children and their adult caregivers. Adults must attend. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come seasonally prepared for weather and insects. Fee: $20 per family/group of up to four people (one registration per family/group, don’t list individuals). Register by August 1 @ https://arboretum.wisc.edu/classes/learning-together-animals-in-the-prairie/ . Meet at the Visitor Center.

 

University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu

 

Full Moon Night Walk and Stargazing @ the Arboretum
Saturday, August 13, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Walk

 

Let your eyes adjust to the moonlight, listen to the night sounds, and experience the darkness on this naturalist-led walk, followed by stargazing during the Perseid meteor shower with UW Space Place. Bring a folding chair to watch the meteor shower from the lawn area. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come seasonally prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place except in unsafe weather. Free, no registration required. Meet outside the Visitor Center.

 

University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu

 

Nature Hike in the Grady Tract @ the Arboretum
Sunday, August 14, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Walk

 

Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come seasonally prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place rain or shine, except in unsafe weather. Free, no registration required. Meet at Grady Tract parking lot, southeast corner of Seminole Hwy. and W. Beltline Frontage Rd.

 

University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu

 

Dahlia Show @ the Goodman Center
Saturday, August 20, 11:00-4:00
Sunday, August 21, 10:00-2:00
Goodman Community Center
149 Waubesa St., Madison, WI 53704

 

Dahlias are late summer bloomers known for their diverse forms and bright colors. Sponsored by the Badger State Dahlia Society.

 

On Sunday at 2 p.m., we give away all the blooms, so bring a vase or bucket to carry away some beautiful and FREE cut blooms for your table.

 

Please visit badgerdahlia.org/meetings-and-events/ for updated info as the dates approach.

 

Dragonfly Monitoring Walk @ the Arboretum
Saturday, August 20, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Family Walk

 

Join the Arboretum and the Wisconsin Dragonfly Society for guided walks to monitor dragonflies, including identifying species and collecting data for the Arboretum’s dragonfly monitoring project. No experience required, but an online training video is available by request (email jwhidden@wisc.edu). Family friendly, recommended for ages 8 and up. Walks take place the first Wednesday and third Saturday monthly through September. Meet at the Visitor Center.

 

University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu

 

Nature Hike @ the Arboretum
Sunday, August 21, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Walk

 

Learn about the land, plants, animals, fungi, phenology, and ecology. Geared for adults, these longer walks may cover some sloping terrain. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come seasonally prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place rain or shine, except in unsafe weather. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.

 

University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu

 

Garden Stroll @ the Arboretum
Sunday, August 28, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Walk

 

This gently paced stroll through the gardens is well-suited for a multi-generational outing. Learn about plants, animals, and fungi; phenology; and ecology. Wear sturdy closed-toe shoes and come prepared for weather and insects. Walks take place rain or shine, except in unsafe weather. Routes are wheelchair accessible when weather allows. Free, no registration required. Meet at the Visitor Center.

 

University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888 or arboretum.wisc.edu

 

GLEAM, Art in a New Light
August 31 thru October 29
Wednesdays thru Saturdays in September from 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in October, rain or shine
In the gardens @ Olbrich Botanical Gardens

 

Olbrich Gardens’ GLEAM exhibit will return this fall, presenting an immersive experience of light, sound, and interactive engagements. Gaze at the Gardens in wonderment as you explore this magical realm of illumination.

 

GLEAM, an annual outdoor art exhibit, features large scale light installations created by local, regional, and international designers. Take an enchanting stroll through Olbrich’s 16-acre garden after dark and see the Gardens in a whole new light!

 

Advanced timed-tickets are required– Sales August 1.

 

General Public – $15
Olbrich Members – $11
Child (ages 6-12) – $7
Free - 5 & Under
Additional online processing fees apply to each reservation.

 

Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave., Madison
608/246-4550 or www.olbrich.org for details.

 

Dane County Farmer’s Market
Saturdays, April 16 thru November 12, 6:15-1:45
On the Capitol Square

 

Wednesdays, April 20 thru November 2, 8:30-1:45
In the 200 block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

 

For details visit www.dcfm.org

 

Northside Farmers Market
Sundays, May 8 through October 23, 8:30-12:30
In the Northside TownCenter at the intersection of N. Sherman Ave. and Northport Dr. across from Warner Park.

 

The Northside Farmers Market is a nonprofit community enterprise. It is one of the newest and fastest growing farmers’ markets in Dane County. In keeping with the innovative spirit of Madison’s Northside, we are surpassing what defines the traditional farmers’ market. Our fundamental principles include:

 

–Providing an abundant selection of high quality, locally grown foods.
The market accepts Quest, WIC and Senior FMNP vouchers.

 

–Supporting our local agricultural entrepreneurs who are increasingly important today in ensuring that we have the best and safest food possible.

 

–Educating the community about traditional foods and the history of local agriculture in an attempt to preserve (and expand upon) our rich heritage.

 

–Promoting nutrition and the market by hosting dinners for neighborhood groups and seniors.

 

Parking is always FREE!

 

 

AUGUST IN THE GARDEN-A checklist of things to do this month.
___Give the garden at least 1” of moisture per week.
___Mow as little as possible and with mower raised to at least 2”.
___Mulch beds to conserve moisture and keep down weeds.
___Deadheading spent blooms as needed.
___Collect seeds for next year’s garden.
___Make notes in your garden journal for changes, improvements, etc.
___Take pictures of your garden for record keeping.
___Stake and support tall plants as needed.
___Divide daylilies as they finish blooming.
___Transplant and divide iris and peonies.
___Plant late crops of lettuce, spinach, radishes, etc.
___Order spring bulbs for fall planting: daffodils, tulips, hyacinth, etc.
___Plant fall blooming crocus bulbs.
___Fertilize potted plants at least every 2 weeks. Follow directions.
___Stop fertilizing all trees and shrubs.
___Keep and eye on the weather. Water as needed.
___Watch for pests and control as needed or desired.
___Shop for early mum selection and fall pansies.
___Begin checking out the garden centers for spring bulb selection.
___Stop watering held over amaryllis for 8 weeks for holiday blooms.
___Begin taking cuttings of geraniums, coleus and other plants to winter over.
___Visit Klein’s—Watch for end of season savings on perennials, shrubs and select annuals.

 

Some of our very favorite seed and plant sources include:

 

For seeds:
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds @ www.rareseeds.com or 417/924-8887
Burpee @ www.burpee.com or 800/888-1447
Harris Seeds @ www.harrisseeds.com or 800/514-4441
Johnny’s Select Seeds @ www.johnnyseeds.com or 207/861-3901
Jung’s Seeds @ www.jungseed.com or 800/247-5864
Park’s Seeds @ www.parkseed.com or 800/845-3369
Pinetree @ www.superseeds.com or 207/926-3400
Seeds of Change @ www.seedsofchange.com or 888/762-7333
Seed Savers @ www.seedsavers.org or 563/382-5990
Select Seeds @ www.selectseeds.com or 800/684-0395
Territorial Seeds @ www.territorialseed.com or 888/657-3131
Thompson & Morgan @ www.thompson-morgan.com or 800/274-7333

 

For bulbs:
Brent & Becky’s Bulbs @ www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com or 877/661-2852
Colorblends @ www.colorblends.com or 888/847-8637
John Scheeper’s @ www.johnscheepers.com or 860/567-0838
McClure & Zimmerman @ www.mzbulb.com or 800/883-6998

 

For plants:
High Country Gardens @ www.highcountrygardens.com or 800/925-9387
Logee’s Greenhouses @ www.logees.com or 888/330-8038
Plant Delights Nursery @ www.plantdelights.com or 912/772-4794
Roots and Rhizomes @ www.rootsrhizomes.com or 800/374-5035
Wayside Gardens @ www.waysidegardens.com or 800/213-0379
White Flower Farm @ www.whiteflowerfarm.com or 800/503-9624

 

BEHIND THE SCENES AT KLEIN’SThis is a sneak peek of what is going on each month behind the scenes in our greenhouses. Many people are unaware that our facility operates year round or that we have 10 more greenhouses on the property in addition to the 6 open for retail. At any given moment we already have a jump on the upcoming season–be it poinsettias in July, geraniums in December or fall mums in May.

 

IN AUGUST:
—The poinsettias continue grow and thrive. They’re already so large, that we’ve had to give them adequate spacing.

 

–The first of the mums, pansies and fall cole crops go out onto the sales floor.

 

—Summer maintenance projects are under way.

 

—We continue to space and pamper the fall mums that are now just beginning to bloom by month’s end.

 

—Many of our perennial, shrub and many annual orders have already been placed for the 2023 season.

 

PERMANENT FEATURES–
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THE MAD GARDENER–“Madison’s Firsthand Source for Expert Gardening Advice”
Ask us your gardening questions by e-mailing us at madgardener@kleinsfloral.com. Klein’s in-house Mad Gardener will e-mail you with an answer as promptly as we can. The link is posted on our home page and in all newsletters.

 

We can only answer those questions pertaining to gardening in Southern Wisconsin and we reserve the right to leave correspondence unanswered at our discretion. Please allow 2-3 days for a response.

 

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SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT
We offer a 10% Off Senior Citizen Discount every Tuesday to those 62 and above. This discount is not in addition to other discounts or sales. Please mention that you are a senior before we ring up your purchases. Does not apply to wire out orders or services, i.e. delivery, potting, etc.

 

RECYCLING POTS & TRAYS
Plastic flower pots and garden edging can now be recycled as part of the City of Madison’s rigid plastic program. Flowerpots and edging must be free of dirt and can be placed in your green recycling bin. For more information call 267-2626 or visit www.cityofmadison.com/streets/recycling/plastic.cfm

 

DELIVERY INFO

Klein’s Floral and Greenhouses delivers daily, except Sundays, throughout all of Madison and much of Dane County including: Cottage Grove, DeForest, Fitchburg, Maple Bluff, Marshall, McFarland, Middleton, Monona, Oregon, Shorewood Hills, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee and Windsor. We do not deliver to Cambridge, Columbus, Deerfield or Stoughton.

Current delivery rate on 1-4 items is $7.95 for Madison, Maple Bluff, Monona and Shorewood Hills; $8.95 for Cottage Grove, DeForest, Fitchburg, McFarland, Sun Prairie, Waunakee and Windsor; and $9.95 for Marshall, Middleton, Oregon and Verona. An additional $3.00 will be added for deliveries of 4-10 items and $5.00 added for deliveries of more than 10 items. For deliveries requiring more than one trip, a separate delivery charge will be added for each trip.

 

A minimum order of $25.00 is required for delivery.

We not only deliver our fabulous fresh flowers, but also houseplants, bedding plants and hardgoods. There may be an extra charge for very large or bulky items.

Delivery to the Madison hospitals is $5.95. Deliveries to the four Madison hospitals are made during the early afternoon. Items are delivered to the hospital’s volunteer rooms and not directly to the patients’ rooms per hospital rules.

There is no delivery charge for funerals in the city of Madison or Monona, although normal rates apply for morning funeral deliveries to Madison’s west side (west of Park St.). Our normal rates also apply for funeral deliveries in the surrounding communities at all times. Although we don’t deliver on Sundays, we will deliver funeral items on Sundays at the regular delivery rate.

 

Morning delivery is guaranteed to the following Madison zip codes, but only if requested: 53703, 53704, 53714, 53716, 53718 and Cottage Grove, DeForest, Maple Bluff, Marshall, McFarland, Monona, Sun Prairie, Waunakee and Windsor.

We begin our delivery day at 8:00 a.m. and end at approximately 3:00 p.m. We do not usually deliver after 4:00 unless specific exceptions are made with our drivers.

Except for holidays, the following west-side zip codes and communities are delivered only during the afternoon: 53705, 53706, 53711, 53713, 53717, 53719, 53726, Fitchburg, Middleton, Oregon, Shorewood Hills and Verona.

During holidays (Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, etc.) we are able to make morning deliveries to all of the above areas. We are not able to take closely timed deliveries on any holiday due to the sheer volume of such requests.

It’s best to give us a range of time and we’ll try our absolute hardest. Orders for same day delivery must be placed by 12:30 p.m. or by 2:30 p.m. for Madison zip codes 53704 and 53714.

 

DEPARTMENT HEADS: Please refer all questions, concerns or feedback in the following departments to their appropriate supervisor.
Phone: 608/244-5661 or 888/244-5661

 

Horticulturalist & General Manager–Jamie VandenWymelenberg jamie@kleinsfloral.com
Accounts, Billing and Purchasing—Kathryn Derauf kathryn@kleinsfloral.com
Delivery Supervisor & Newsletter Coordinator—Rick Halbach rick@kleinsfloral.com
Owner, Floral Designer & Purchasing—Sue Klein sue@kleinsfloral.com

 

RELATED RESOURCES AND WEB SITES
University of Wisconsin Extension
1 Fen Oak Ct. #138
Madison, WI 53718
608/224-3700

 

Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic
Dept. of Plant Pathology
1630 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706

 

Insect Diagnostic Lab
240 Russell Labs
1630 Linden Dr.
Madison, WI 53706

 

U.W. Soil and Plant Analysis Lab
8452 Mineral Point Rd.
Verona, WI 53593
608/262-4364

 

American Horticultural Society

 

Garden Catalogs (an extensive list with links)

 

Invasive Species

 

Community Groundworks
3601 Memorial Dr., Ste. 4
Madison, WI 53704
608/240-0409

 

Madison Area Master Gardeners (MAMGA)

 

Wisconsin Master Gardeners Program
Department of Horticulture
1575 Linden Drive
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Madison, WI 53706
608/265-4504

 

The Wisconsin Gardener

 

Allen Centennial Gardens
620 Babcock Dr.
Madison, WI 53706
608/262-8406

 

Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
608/246-4550

 

Rotary Gardens
1455 Palmer Dr.
Janesville, WI 53545
608/752-3885

 

University of WI Arboretum
1207 Seminole Hwy.
Madison, WI 53711
608/263-7888

 

University of Wisconsin-West Madison
Agricultural Research Center
8502 Mineral Point Rd.
Verona, WI 53593
608/262-2257

 

PLANTS POISONOUS TO CHILDREN:
Children may find the bright colors and different textures of plants irresistible, but some plants can be poisonous if touched or eaten. If you’re in doubt about whether or not a plant is poisonous, don’t keep it in your home. The risk is not worth it. The following list is not comprehensive, so be sure to seek out safety information on the plants in your home to be safe.
•Bird of paradise
•Bull nettle
•Castor bean
•Chinaberry tree
•Crocus
•Daffodil
•Deadly nightshade
•Dieffenbachia (dumb cane)
•Foxglove
•Glory lily
•Hemlock
•Holly berry
•Indian tobacco
•Iris
•Jimsonweed
•Lantana
•Larkspur
•Lily of the valley
•Marijuana
•Mescal bean
•Mexicantes
•Mistletoe
•Morning glory
•Mountain laurel
•Night-blooming jasmine
•Nutmeg
•Oleander
•Philodendron
•Poison ivy
•Poison sumac
•Pokeweed
•Poppy
•Potato
•Privet
•Rhododendron
•Rhubarb
•Water hemlock
•Wisteria

 

PLANTS POISONOUS TO PETS:
Below is a list of some of the common plants which may produce a toxic reaction in animals. This list is intended only as a guide to plants which are generally identified as having the capability for producing a toxic reaction. Source: The National Humane Society website @ http://www.humanesociety.org/
•Aconite
•Apple
•Arrowgrasses
•Autumn Crocus
•Azaleas
•Baneberry
•Bird-of-Paradise
•Black locust
•Bloodroot
•Box
•Buckeye
•Buttercup
•Caladium
•Carolina jessamine
•Castor bean
•Chinaberry tree
•Chockcherries
•Christmas berry
•Christmas Rose
•Common privet
•Corn cockle
•Cowbane
•Cow cockle
•Cowsliprb
•Daffodil
•Daphne
•Day lily
•Delphinium (Larkspur)
•Dumbcane
•Dutchman’s breeches
•Easter lily
•Elderberry
•Elephant’s ear
•English Ivy
•European Bittersweet
•Field peppergrass
•Foxglove
•Holly
•Horsechestnut
•Horse nettle
•Hyacinth
•Iris
•Jack-in-the-pulpit
•Jerusalem Cherry
•Jimsonweed
•Lantana
•Larkspur
•Laurels
•Lily of the valley
•Lupines
•Mayapple
•Milk vetch
•Mistletoe
•Monkshood
•Morning glory
•Mustards
•Narcissus
•Nicotiana
•Nightshade
•Oaks
•Oleander
•Philodendrons
•Pokeweed
•Poinsettia
•Poison hemlock
•Potato
•Rhododendron
•Rhubarb
•Rosary pea
•Sago palm
•Skunk cabbage
•Smartweeds
•Snow-on-the-mountain
•Sorghum
•Star of Bethlehem
•Wild black cherry
•Wild radish
•Wisteria
•Yellow jessamine
•Yew