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 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:...
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...
