Category Archives: Experimental Work Farm

Coneflowers and pizza boxes this spring

Soon to be the next big thing! Hope you don’t think less of the Head Groundskeeper (if that were possible) when we tell you that the indentured servants at Stately Blaska Manor save their pizza delivery boxes. Can’t waste good … Continue reading

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Expensive jelly awaits fly-in visitors to the Werkes

(No, we will not comment on a certain CNN town hall) We’re expecting special visitors at the Experimental Work Farm (and Penal Colony) today. Gaily colored and finely feathered visitors. Millions of them across Wisconsin, according to the Milwaukee Journal … Continue reading

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The black bear is in town!

After being spotted in Mt. Horeb A black bear was spotted Friday 04-28-23 on the east side of Mt. Horeb, just north of the cemetery on WI Hwy 78. It was thought to be heading to Stewart County Park to … Continue reading

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Turkeys and foxes wreaking havoc!

Earth day +2 in the city;back’a my neck getting burned real pretty! Our ritual Sunday morning quest for coffee-shop coffee, an almond croissant, and a generous helping of high-quality newsprint was delayed yesterday 04-23-23 by a gaggle of wild turkeys … Continue reading

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Hooray for global worming

Blaska’s Blog is unaffiliated with any state media! It’s 79 degrees F this April 11 at the Blaska Experimental Work Farm (and Penal Colony), here in Madison WI. The Head Groundskeeper is jonesing to plant his seeds. Must be patient. … Continue reading

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Pig in a Madison poke

We’re rooting for Rudy! We’ve seen chickens in the urban backyards here in the Emerald City. Would host a flock at the Experimental Work Farm and Penal Colony, ourselves, if we weren’t convinced foxes would make off with them. We’ve … Continue reading

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