Sep 5, 2025 | Education, In the News, Native Plants, News, Wildlife Habitat
New Education Garden coming to Benson Community Garden Exciting changes are coming to the east side of the Benson Community Garden! We’re creating an Education Garden that will introduce the community to new ways of thinking about what can be grown in our city. This...
Aug 4, 2025 | Native Plants, Wildlife Habitat
Aronia Berries at Benson Community Garden: A Native Superfruit Ready for Harvest August 4, 2025 – Kurt Goetzinger At the Benson Community Garden, we’ve always believed that gardening is about more than just vegetables. It’s about cultivating biodiversity,...
Jul 24, 2025 | Gardener Spotlight
BCG Member Spotlight:Dianna Plot B-3 Say hello to Dianna, now in her third season at the Benson Community Garden! She’s a devoted tomato grower — “Tomatoes are my one true love” — but she also enjoys the simplicity of growing potatoes in bags and broccoli in...
Jul 21, 2025 | Gardener Spotlight, News
BCG Member Spotlight:Aidan & Jacob Plot D-3 If you’ve spent any time in the garden lately, chances are you’ve seen Aidan and Jacob — two familiar faces who are often tending to their thriving patch of tomatoes, okra, and pole beans. Now in their second season at...
Jul 20, 2025 | Gardener Spotlight, News
BCG Member Spotlight:Kelli, Jos & Goldie Plot A-7 Say hello to Kelli, Jos, and Goldie, a mother-daughters gardening team in their third season at Benson Community Garden! (Shoutout to June, who’s spending the summer with her grandparents!) This crew is all about...
Jul 17, 2025 | In the News, News
Benson Community Garden Earns National Wildlife Federation Certification, Cultivating a Greener Omaha (Pictured) Jenny Goetzinger holding the new NWF certification plaque by the Benson Community Garden’s pollinator garden Benson Community Garden has been officially...
Jul 16, 2025 | Gardener Spotlight
BCG Member Spotlight: Isaac & Nick Plot C-1 Meet Isaac and Nick, first-year members of the Benson Community Garden — and already two of the most plant-passionate folks we’ve met! While Nick is all about growing tomatoes, Isaac has been especially excited about...
Jul 7, 2025 | Gardener Spotlight
BCG Member Spotlight: Leslie Plot C9 This is Leslie’s first season at the Benson Community Garden, but you’d never guess it by looking at her plot. With a sturdy cattle panel trellis supporting vigorous vines of butternut and spaghetti squash, she’s already showing...
Jul 6, 2025 | Events, In the News, News
Live Music in the Garden with Stephen Monroe Friday, July 25 • 7:00 PM Benson Community Garden (Earth Stage) 1302 North 60th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68132 Cost: This is a FREE event, but tips for Stephen are welcome and appreciated! Join us for a laid-back...
Jul 3, 2025 | Gardening Tips, News
Managing Pests the Natural Way Mike Johnson, Benson Community Gardener Mid-summer brings an abundance of growth—but it also invites common garden pests. While it may be tempting to reach for chemical solutions, many natural methods can effectively control pests while...
