University of Wisconsin–Madison

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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.

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.

A 30th Thank You

Thank you, from the Garden staff, for a 30th to remember.

Chanticleer Adventures

Josh, Director of Horticulture at Allen Centennial Garden went on a week long adventure as a Guest Gardener at Chanticleer in Wayne, PA. Check out what he learned along the way!

Check out the Czech Crevice Garden

Learn about our Czech Crevice Garden from former Horticulture Apprentice, Ryan Drake.

The Bees are Happy Despite a Late Start to the Season

Learn about the Garden’s bee keeping from our former Horticulture Student Director, Will Olson.

The ‘New’ New American Garden

1,038 plants, 396 volunteer hours, 10 yards of mulch, 6 weeks, 3 truckloads of compost removed: all for one signature garden… Read more from our Director, Ben Futa.