READERS’ ROUNDUP

Bookworm Gardens’ Changing Garden

Readers’ Roundup is an opportunity for an group to participate in the selection, design, and installation of a seasonal garden space at Bookworm Gardens. Each year we partner with a school or community organization to collaboratively create a transformed, unique space. Together, we pick the book, brainstorm garden design, and help plant the garden. This space is planted in May and runs the course of the open season (through October 31).

Readers’ Roundup program originally started as a radio contest in 1953 and was brought back in the form of a book report contest in 2011 at Bookworm Gardens. For years, students would submit their book reports with the chance to win a special prize. In 2017, Bookworm Gardens decided to offer the chance for partners to select a children’s book, and design the garden space.

We are excited to announce that our 2026 partner is:

The Sheboygan County 4-H

This year, Bookworm Gardens is partnering with Sheboygan County 4-H Organization. The organization is headquartered out of the UW-Madison Extension. We will be working in collaboration with all 21 clubs within the county to brainstorm the garden, plant seeds, create art, and bring this garden space to life.

The selected book is Harvey Potter’s Balloon Farm by Jerdine Nolen.

SAVE THE DATE - REaders’ roundup Community Day

May 16 from 10 am - 2 pm

Join us on Readers’ Roundup Community Day to celebrate the new garden space designed after the book Harvey Potter’s Balloon Farm by Jerdine Nolen. This free event will include the ribbon cutting, education stations throughout the gardens, and more! Food will be available for purchase from the following food trucks: Harvest Street, Peja Vu, and Chester’s Food Truck.

reserve your tickets!