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Although fall lingers in the Garden, I am looking toward the winter as a time of planning for the future. Like every gardener, I am making plans for the next season, but I am also contemplating who should be at the heart of our garden for many years beyond. In January and February, the Friends …
Earlier this month, I (Martha) collaborated with both Wisconsin Hoofers and the Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee to host a natural plant-based tie-dye event open to all UW–Madison students. ACG was excited to take part in this collaboration and hoped to give students the opportunity to make wearable art in a fun, creative, and sustainable …
Join us on Monday, October 18 to melt away your stress and enjoy the sweet smells of dried lavender, rosemary, and eucalyptus grown at the Allen Centennial Garden. Make your own bundle of herbs to enjoy at home. Registration is required for this event so we can ensure enough supplies for everyone. This event is …
Students, join us this week (September 13-17, 2021) for Welcome Week events in the garden! All workshops offered at 4, 5, and 6pm. Online sign up required (but there may be last minute spots available if you come to the garden). Workshops are for students only, so please bring your WISCARD. Here’s what to expect: …
Summer concerts in the garden are back! Disrupted last summer by the pandemic, Allen Garden’s popular Sunday concert series returns for its fifth season starting this Sunday, June 20 and continuing through Labor Day with an all-star lineup of local jazz artists. This popular series has enjoyed steady growth since its inception, and this year …
Josh is going back to school! I’m returning to school here at UW in June to pursue a Master’s in Environmental Conservation. I’m pumped! A major influence in this decision was observing the amount of water usage, plastic and waste in the horticulture industry. I also think about our constant developments in roads, homes and …