BCG Member Spotlight: Isaac & Nick 

BCG Member Spotlight: Isaac & Nick 

Jul 16, 2025 | Gardener Spotlight

BCG Member Spotlight: Isaac & Nick Plot C-1 Meet Isaac and Nick, first-year members of the Benson Community Garden — and already two of the most plant-passionate folks we’ve met! While Nick is all about growing tomatoes, Isaac has been especially excited about...
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...
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,...