News Update
Spring time is returning to stir the emotion of gardeners. It is truly amazing how a long winter’s rest can help us
renew our goals, kindle our enthusiasm, and restore our energy. You would think that after 23 years, the start of
spring would occur methodically and predictably. Yes, the same perennials come back in the same patches, the
grass turns green, and the earth stirs.  Mother Nature provides oodles of surprises that jumpstart our passion for
gardening. Furry catkins of pussy willow signal spring. Our little magnolia shrub is set to burst with spectacular
white, star-shaped blooms that will reek of perfume. Nest construction will soon be fast and furious. Toads in the
pond will be croaking with good news of warmer weather.  All is food for the soul and reason to love spring time in
the garden.

CAUTION:  Our enthusiasm for the spring season might be contagious! If you are feeling an itch to play in the dirt
or have developed a spring fever that will not subside, you have all the symptoms. A trip to the Prairie Pedlar is a
perfect cure! Come see us!

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made in NW Iowa and 100% bio-based, great for lawns, vegetable gardens, and flower beds. Best of all, it's Kid
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additional information.
Web Site Links
Proud Partners with the Sac County Barn Quilt project:
Sac County Barn Quilts established in 2005 with a spirit of community cooperation and
rural pride. As a county-wide approach to tourism, it combines a desire to promote
tourism while preserving Iowa¹s agricultural architecture with the homespun charm of
quilting. Fifty-five barn quilts now cover the county and we are proud to have the Double
Aster pattern on the south end of our Sears and Roebuck barn.
For more information about the SacCounty Barn Quilt project, go to:
www.barnquilts.com.
Odebolt, our local community, has it's own website. Here you will find local news as
well as other interesting places to visit, lodging
recommendations and dining
opportunities. If you are considering a visit to
the area, let this be your guide:
http://www.odebolt.net/visit.html