When I tell people I teach plant ID the first thing they ask these days is, “Can you even do that remotely?” While I guess it’s possible, it will never be my first choice. Since …
Year: 2020
A Garden Gone Virtual
Almost every characteristic you see when you look at plants in and around your home is a direct result of how that plant adapted over time to better suit its environment. Plants with vines are …
A Farewell and New Directions
Greetings from the (home office) of the Allen Centennial Garden. As we’ve moved through the last several months, we’ve certainly been learning a lot about ourselves and our place in the world. We’ve seen more …
Introducing the Tapestry Lawn
Ever heard of a Tapestry Lawn? Our Horticulture Director, Josh Steger, dives into detail about the Garden’s newest lawn style.
Cancelled Family Gardening Day Plants Find New Homes
CALS shares the story of a cancelled Family Gardening Day turned community giving opportunity.
Plant Profile: Sempervivum
Sempervivum’s plant profile is brought to you by our Horticulture Apprentice, Tori Lopez. Learn all about this hardy, beautiful plant!
Plant Adoption Day 2019
Plant Adoption Day bring hundreds of students to the Garden to adopt their very own plant. Our Plant Parent Intern, Sam Wood, shares his experience preparing and running an event this big for UW students.
Plants Make People Happy
Plants make people happy. Hear from our Director, Ben Futa, about the wonderful work our staff is doing during the pandemic.
You Can’t Cancel Nature
You can’t cancel nature. Hear some good news from our Director, Ben Futa.
Grandparents University: An intergenerational learning opportunity in partnership with the Wisconsin Alumni Association
Hear about the successful 2019 Grandparents University Program from our former Programs Intern, Tolu Igun.