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Budding Talents

Season 5 Episode 11 | 26m 47s

Host Angela Fitzgerald gets the dirt on Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison. Fitzgerald also shares profiles including a village of Viola farmer; a Milwaukee resident who helps children connect to the arts; a Platteville artist who specializes in animal portraits; and a Verona High School student who has found success on stage and in the classroom.

Aired: 12/28/17

Rating: NR

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