BCG Member Spotlight: Leslie

BCG Member Spotlight: Leslie

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...
Live Music in the Garden | Stephen Monroe

Live Music in the Garden | Stephen Monroe

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...
Managing Pests the Natural Way

Managing Pests the Natural Way

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...
BCG Member Spotlight: Jordan

BCG Member Spotlight: Jordan

Jul 2, 2025 | Gardener Spotlight

BCG Member Spotlight: Jordan Now in her second year at the garden, Jordan grows a vibrant cutting garden full of dahlias, zinnias, and other blooms — a cheerful welcome for anyone stepping into the space. She’s passionate about flowers, loves attracting pollinators,...
Caring for Your Garden Plot During Extreme Hot Weather

Caring for Your Garden Plot During Extreme Hot Weather

Jun 11, 2025 | Gardening Tips

Caring for Your Garden on Hot Weather Days We’ve officially entered the heart of summer-like weather here in Omaha, and that means it’s time to pay special attention to one of the most important (and often misunderstood) parts of gardening: when and how you water. At...
Happy Pi Day! Rhubarb Pie Recipe

Happy Pi Day! Rhubarb Pie Recipe

Mar 14, 2025 | Recipes

Happy National Pi Day Today is March 14th—National Pi Day! That’s right, 3.14, the magical number that celebrates the mathematical constant π (pi), but around here, we like to celebrate it a little differently… with a slice of actual pie. And honestly, is there...