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The title “intern” can mean a lot of different things. 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 recent interns that we hope will help answer your questions. My summary is this: …
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 …
Make the holiday wreath of your dreams by spending some time with us and supporting Allen Centennial Garden! Our 90-minute workshops ($40) and DIY kits ($35) are an excellent value and a fantastic gift or a great way to spend a Saturday morning, afternoon, or time of your choosing with family and close friends. To …
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 …
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, …
For summer 2023, we’re offering a new series of garden workshops full of fun opportunities to learn garden and art skills while handling plants in the Garden. Our goal is for beginners and more advanced gardeners and artists to come away with practical hacks for creating, growing, and enjoying their gardens with friends. Workshops will …
In 2023, we will have three types of interns: Horticulture, Floriculture and Programs, and Education and Community Programs. Is it for you? Our interns have run the gamut of majors and minors at UW like Conservation Biology, Life Sciences Communication, Landscape and Urban Studies, Studio Art, American Indian Studies, Gender and Women’s Studies, and Computer …
Welcome (Back) Isaac! After being without a full-time horticulturalist for all of the 2022 growing season, we are excited to announce that Isaac Zaman will be filling that position starting in January. Many of you may already know Isaac from his time working at ACG as an intern and apprentice. Or perhaps you’ve met him …