Jun 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
We want to give a HUGE shout out of gratitude to our friends at Trees, Shrubs & More in Bellevue for the amazing donation of dozens and dozens of veggie plants this past weekend. We are distributing them to the gardeners and families all throughout the...
Jul 8, 2020 | Entertainment
Neighborhood Concert at Benson Community Garden FridayFriday evening (May 10, 2020) Benson Community Garden will host a live music concert for people in the neighborhood. Nick Rucker is a U.S. soldier and country music songwriter. He uses his life experience and...
Jul 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Visitors welcome to look, but please NO PICKING! 🛑🚫 The 36 families who grow their vegetables here have spent money on plants and countless hours watering, weeding, and caring for them. We have had people come in and wipe out gardens, knowingly stealing...
Dec 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
In addition to providing a space for members to grow their own fruits and vegetables, we also host entertainment and educational events at the garden. Coming in 2020 we hope to provide an informational seminar about gardening (with Master Gardeners), a yoga class,...
Apr 21, 2017 | In the News
OMAHA, Ne (FOX42KPTM)- You may have seen mailboxes around Omaha that have book donations in them. Now there is a similar concept for food donations.A “Bountiful Box” is up and running at the Benson Community Garden at 1302 North 60th Street. The Bountiful...
Mar 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
MARCH 16, 2015 | KETV TELEVISION, CHANNEL 7) Attention gardeners! The Benson Community Garden says it has a number of plots available for those interested in becoming part of its gardening group. With the weather turning up, they hope to fill the spots by next week so...
May 5, 2013 | In the News
(Omaha World-Herald) When two Omaha neighborhood gardens were stripped of hundreds of plants, organizers of some area gardens began looking for ways to give potential thieves a tougher row to hoe.Last month, thieves took $1,000 worth of plants before they could be put...
Feb 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
(FEBRUARY 1, 2013 | KIOS 91.5 FM RADIO) Growing produce, and communities, are the goals of an event Saturday in Omaha. The third annual Omaha Seed Share gives local growers the opportunity to swap seeds and learn about community gardening. There are more than 60...
Aug 11, 2011 | City of Omaha
August 8, 2011 Dear Kurt: Congratulations on a great article which appeared in a recent edition of the Omaha WorldHerald. It was an excellent article with wonderful coverage of the work you have been doing with the Benson Community Garden in addition to your...
