Get Thee to Olbrich Gardens for the Spring Show

Naturally, we're going to use our blog to write about real estate -- to provide our advice and council that's based on over 60 years of combined experience - but we also want to highlight events in our community that makes living here so special.

Although the four seasons are one of the best reasons to live in the Madison Wisconsin area, like everyone else, at this time of the year, we're yearning for greener pastures.  That's why I'm visiting Olbrich gardens this weekend - the final weekend for their spring show:  Tour de Fleur

March 5 - 20, 2011

Instead of the Tour de France, Olbrich’s theme for the 2011 Spring Flower Show is bikes and flowers with the Tour de Fleur, incorporating sustainable transportation by bicycle into stunning displays of spring flowers. Step into Olbrich’s Atrium, filled with the sights and smells of spring.

Colorful daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths are among the spring flowers that bloom in this indoor show of spring at its finest. Raffle to win Bamboo Road Bike or Racing Jersey.

Suggested $2 donation.

See you there!

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