New residents have moved into the Koskela House Finnish Museum at Brantwood, Wisconsin. Eastern Phoebes have built their nest of moss under the front eave.
Eastern Phoebe Nest
Archive for June, 2009
New Residents
Sunday, June 28th, 2009Susie
Sunday, June 21st, 2009The opening reception for the Finnish Folk Art exhibit at the Koskela House Finnish Museum at Brantwood, on June 20th, was a huge success. Susie, one of the attendants, wrote:
“What a fun time we had yesterday at your ‘event’ - we all enjoyed the exhibit, the visiting, the food and of course, the music. Finn Power is sooo special and we are truly blessed to have them in the area. We sure lucked out with the weather!!”
Thank you, Susie, it is always nice to hear such compliments.
Susie admiring a piece of Finnish Folk Art
Haaga
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009These four rhododendrons were developed in Finland and are now growing among the pine trees at Maki Talo. This one is Haaga, named after the city district in which Laajasuo Park is located.
Haaga
Finnish Rhododendron
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009Two Finnish rhododendrons in my collection have blossoms like this. One is labeled Haaga and one is labeled Mikkeli. Haaga is a richer pink and internet sources show Mikkeli to be white. This one more closely resembles Pekka.
Finnish Rhododendron
Peter Tigerstedt
Monday, June 15th, 2009This subspecies was named after professor of plant breeding P.M.A. Tigerstedt, whose favourite rhododendron it is.
Peter Tigerstedt
Helsinki University
Monday, June 15th, 2009Rhododendron breeding began at Helsinki University in 1973 and in 2001 there were nine named Finnish cultivars. Helsinki University was named in 1990, the 350th anniversary of the university.
Helsinki University
The Hinsa Clock
Monday, June 15th, 2009This beautiful birch bark clock with twig trim and a German brass wind-up movement was made especially for Maki Talo by Finnish-American woodworker and clock-maker Ed Hinsa. The chimes counting out the hours compliment the natural sounds in the area…man and nature in harmony.
The Hinsa Clock
Jim Kurtti
Monday, June 8th, 2009Mr. James N. Kurtti, Editor, The Finnish American Reporter, was the guest speaker at the 30th Anniversary of the Central Wisconsin Finnish American Club held at the Palmquist Farm in Brantwood, on Sunday, June 7th. Sitting in the background is Judy Korpela Schoch.
James N. Kurtti
Flags at Maki Talo
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009The American and Finnish flags fly proudly at Maki Talo.
Flags at Maki Talo
Phoebe’s at Maki Talo
Monday, June 1st, 2009There are new residents at Maki Talo. Eastern Phoebe’s have built their nest of moss under the eave.
Phoebe Nest at Maki Talo