Thinking Outside the Plot

15 Years of Gardening and Building Community in Omaha

The Benson Community Garden officially opens on April 1, 2025, and we’re excited to kick off our 15th season of growing, connecting, and building community! From blooming flowers to buzzing pollinators, this milestone celebrates everything that makes our garden a beloved green space in Benson.

Whether you’re an experienced grower, new to gardening, or simply love being part of a vibrant community, we invite you to join us for another great season. Just fill out the form to get started!

Let’s make this our best season yet—nurturing plants, soil, and the sense of connection that makes this garden thrive. We’ll be growing together through October 31, 2025.

We can’t wait to see you in the garden!

Benson Community Garden

1302 North 60th Street, Omaha, Nebraska

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OUR MISSION

We strengthen our community by providing an urban agricultural space where individuals and families can come together to grow farm-fresh foods, share tools and resources, and learn about gardening and nutrition.

Join the Garden

Those who rent plots at the Benson Community Garden are called “members.” But, they’re more than just members …we are a family. In addition to growing food, many friendships have blossomed along the way.

Volunteer

Amazing individuals and organizations reach out to help keep the community garden going. From simply pulling weeds to building structures to improve the garden, volunteers are the backbone of support.

Support the Garden

From plot fees, we operate on an annual budget of $1440 (if we fill). Out of that comes insurance, supplies, fuel, tool replacement, upgrades, etc. Were it not for the generosity of individuals and businesses, we would not continue to exist. Consider a donation via VENMO today!

“Community” is Our Middle Name

The reasons people join a community garden are many. Some live in rental properties and need a space to till up and grow their own fruits and vegetables. Others might have too much shade at home to garden. There are many who just enjoy being part of something social to help the community.

Never Gardened Before?

Many of our members only dreamed of growing their own food before joining. Through their own research, talking with fellow members, and a little hard work, they have grown as quickly as their plants. It’s not hard. It takes patience, work, and a little water.