The Tapestry Lawn was planted in the spring of 2020. It was designed as an experimental space to demonstrate how one could grow alternative perennial groundcovers to replace a lawn. The space was meant to be explored, walked on, and observed by all who came across it. The garden was originally planted with clumps of …
For this blog post our Programs Lead, Ryan Dostal, interviewed our Floriculture and Programs Intern, Kat Sehgal, to learn more about her work this past summer. Much of Kat’s work involved dying fabric with plants. In the winter, the garden worked with faculty in the School of Human Ecology, built a plant list, and …
Please join us for the Friends of Allen Centennial Garden’s annual Fall Fundraiser as we celebrate the garden’s 34th birthday with food, music, birthday treats, and more! Stroll through the garden, learn about recent intern projects, and participate in fun games and auctions to support UW-Madison’s horticultural jewel! Money raised at the event helps keep …
By: Laura Bettenhausen, Wyman Kitchen Garden Intern An exciting new addition to our kitchen garden this year is a Latinx garden plot. Last year we had Ho-Chunk, Hmong, and Afro Diasporic plants included in the space, but we wanted to introduce the newest member of the kitchen garden family. The Latinx garden space includes a …
Post written by ACG Rock Garden Intern, Josh Nisleit. On Saturday, June 24th, I joined a few of our Rockhead volunteers on a tour of five rock gardens in Southeastern Wisconsin. Along the way, the volunteers and I met with others on the rock garden tour as well as the owners of each garden. Each …
Meet our new interns for the 2023 season! This summer we are happy to have three Horticulture interns, a Floriculture intern, and Programs and Events intern. Say hello and introduce yourself if you see them around in the garden! Laura Bettenhausen Wyman Kitchen Garden Intern Supported by the A. David and Rose Carlson Internship Fund, …
Students! Join us for free events in the Garden, every week day from Thursday, September 8 through Friday, September 16. Bring your WISCARD and your friends. Here’s what we’ll be up to each day: Thursday, September 8 Dried Flower Bouquet – 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Use dried flowers from the Garden to make a …
Post by Ryan Dostal, based on research by students in UW-Madison Religious Studies course “Food, Meaning, Religion”. What is an Afro-Diasporic Garden? As people of African descent found themselves in new places, they resisted the hardship of slavery, often by keeping gardens. Despite numerous challenges placed on African gardeners, they built on their already substantial …
Guest post by Lina Martin and Lauren Cornelius from the Native American Center for Health Professionals who collaborated on our Three Sisters Garden this year (2022). The NACHP 3 Sisters garden was started in 2014 for our students to get an introduction to traditional foodways of Iroquois tribe. Seeds were donated by local tribes who …
Post by Garden Director, Reba Luiken with photos by Intern, Lauren Jenny This summer, our kitchen garden features plants from three local communities: Hmong, American Indian, and African Diaspora. Today’s post features the Hmong part of this garden. The plants in this garden were all suggested by members of the local Hmong community. With the …