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Allen Centennial Garden’s mission is to create garden experiences that deepen relationships among people and plants. We invite you to join us in the Garden to get to know our local plants, community, and yourself better.
What’s New
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Student Capstone – Half-Moon Garden
Post written by (recently graduated) UW-Madison Student Mason Borchardt My first memory of Madison was at the Allen Centennial Garden. It was summer orientation, and my future dorm, Leopold Hall, was located…
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Happy 4th Birthday Dye Garden
Our dye garden is turning four years old, and we’re celebrating with an art exhibit. This summer, art created using plants grown here at Allen Centennial Garden are being featured in the…
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Introducing the Makers’ Circle
Hi all, We are excited to introduce our Makers’ Circle for 2026. This is a meet up for makers (all kinds) on selected Saturdays. Here are the specifics: The meet up is…
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Interpretation Q and A
Hi, my name is Sam! I’m the interpretation intern for Allen Centennial Garden this 2026 spring semester. This means that I am writing the informational signs that will be placed throughout the…
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Building on a theme – Illuminate the Garden
Visitors of Allen Centennial Garden know it packs a punch. On just 2.5 acres of land, we proudly feature 27 different styles of gardening. Most of these gardens feature perennials for ease…
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Interns reflect on working at ACG
You might wonder what it’s like to be an intern at Allen Centennial Garden. Will I mostly be making copies or actually getting practical work experience? We’ve gathered some feedback from our…
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Intern Project – Kitchen Garden Engagement
Blog post by ACG Intern Lydia Pulsinelli On a beautiful Saturday in October, I laid out my table for the Harvest Festival with plants freshly harvested from the Kitchen Garden a few…
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2025 Wreath Workshops
Support the Garden and join us for our festive yearly tradition of wreath making! Sign up for an in-person workshop or take home a DIY-kit. Both include enough evergreens to freshen up…
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2025 Harvest Folk Festival Lineup
Meet our performers for the 2025 Harvest Festival on October 4. (Listed in order of appearance) Beni Daiko We are excited to welcome Madison’s Japanese Taiko group Beni Daiko to kick off…
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Intern Project – Embroidery with Garden Colors
Post written by Lila Becker, Allen Centennial Garden Programs and Education Intern I first started embroidery during the pandemic, when the days often blurred together. I craved something slow, tactile, and grounding…
What’s coming up?
September
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September 26Harvest Festival at Allen Centennial GardenExplore the harvest traditions of African, Chinese, and Indigenous cultures.12:00 PM, Allen Centennial Garden
ACG In the Press
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Teaching in the Garden
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True Blue Fun at Allen Centennial Garden
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Harvest Festival Review (see page 5 & 6)
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Shakespeare & Jazz in the Garden
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Summer Saturday Bouquets
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Mapping Teejop (Trails tour)
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Black farmers in Wisconsin are growing their legacy
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Five Considerations for Plant Hardiness Zones
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It’s not just food — it’s history: Yusuf Bin-Rella at Allen Centennial Garden