Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Our 2026 Gardener Introductory Meeting: A Great Start to the Season There is something fitting about starting a gardening season outdoors. That is exactly what we did this past Saturday at the Benson Community Garden, when we gathered for our annual Gardener...
Oct 23, 2025 | BCG Gardeners' Update
Dear Gardeners – We want to thank you for making 2025 such a meaningful and productive year at the Benson Community Garden. Participation has been at an all-time high, and it’s been a joy to see how this little corner of Benson has come alive with activity,...
Oct 22, 2025 | Events, News
🎃 TRICK-OR-TREAT IN THE GARDEN 🎃 Hosted by the Benson Community Garden Bring your little ghosts, goblins, and garden gnomes for a fun and festive evening at the Benson Community Garden! Walk through our paths, visit each decorated station, and collect treats (and...
Oct 10, 2025 | Education, Native Plants
A Touch of the Desert in Omaha: Welcoming Our New Prickly Pear Cactus Name: Prickly Pear Cactus Latin Name: Opuntia polyacantha (Plains Prickly Pear) Description: A hardy, low-growing cactus with flat, paddle-like pads and bright yellow summer blooms. Where it grows:...
