The sale will feature Wisconsin-hardy annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs and more. Master gardeners and Olbrich’s horticulturists will be available to answer questions. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Olbrich Gardens.
Schumacher Horticultural Library, located in the Visitor Center adjacent to the Bolz Conservatory, will also host a book sale of new and used titles during the plant sale event.
The Friends of the Arboretum will host its annual Native Plant Sale, Saturday, May 8, from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Look for tents near the Visitor Center. Should you wish to plan your list of must-have plants, do consult the 2010 Species List (soil and lighting requirements are listed). While every effort is made to supply a quantity of each species, the Friends cannot guarantee that everything will remain available, or in the quantities desired, upon your arrival.
My rule of thumb (green thumb, that is!)—get there early! Many volunteers will be on hand to help you locate species and to answer questions.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of Mexican forces over those of an invading French army in the City of Puebla, 1862. This particular event is celebrated in Puebla, and in the United States as a day of heritage and pride. It is that latter sentiment, one of heritage and pride, which inspires many area restaurants to offer special menus and festivities. If you prefer to prepare a meal yourself, though, consider picking up a title or two from our collection. Among that collection are the following: Author: Long, Janet
Title: Food Culture in Mexico
Call Number: GT2853 M6 L66 2005
Author: Kennedy, Diana.
Title: The Art of Mexican cooking: Traditional Mexican Cooking for Aficionados
Call Number: TX716 M4 K44 1989
Author: McCann, Anne Lindsay Greer.
Title: Creative Mexican Cooking: Recipes from Great Texas Chefs
Call Number: TX716 M4 G74 1985
Author: Sierra, Isabel (María Isabel Sierra Velasco)
Title: ¡Que viva México!
Call Number: TX716 M4 S54 2007
Use the MadCat catalog or speak with your librarians for assistance locating these and related titles. Should a title be checked-out to another library user, do consider a UW-System search or visit one of our area public libraries. Again, campus librarians are happy to help you find available copies.
We wish you all the best for a successful end of term.
University Health Services invites you to take a study break and romp with some friendly dogs on Library Mall, Wednesday, May 5 (from 3:30-5:00 PM).(Rain date will be Friday, May 7).In order to schedule a free, individual session with a counselor, students are asked to call 608-265-5600. Students may also use that same number to schedule 50 minutes of massage therapy ($40.)
