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...
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 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...
