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...
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,...
Jun 13, 2025 | City of Omaha, News, Waste
Being Good Stewards: How We Handle Trash, Recycling, and Organic Waste at the Community Garden Kurt Goetzinger, Benson Community Garden At the Benson Community Garden, we believe that being a steward of the earth goes beyond what we plant in our plots—it extends to...
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...
Apr 10, 2025 | Gardening Tips
Rebecca’s Garden Notes: Getting Engaged with Your Plot This Spring Welcome to a new season at the Benson Community Garden. Whether you’ve been gardening for decades or just getting started, there’s something incredibly rewarding about tending your own little piece of...
