On September 4, 2024, LGC members toured two community gardens. The Dundee Community Garden is located at 49th and Underwood Ave. One of the founders, Mary G., led the tour. The DCG has 45 assigned plots, 3 open plots, a small orchard, a shed run by solar power, a composting area, a Little Free Library, and a neighborhood produce donation box. Pollinator plants are spread around the garden, and extra produce is donated to the residents at Underwood Tower across the street.

City Sprouts was one of Omaha’s first community gardens founded in 1995. It is located at 40th and Sprague and is a nonprofit 503(c)(3) volunteer organization. Its mission is to “use urban agriculture as a platform to develop equitable food systems, provide educational opportunities, and build community” Shannon K., manager of the garden, gave an overview and tour of the garden.

Thanks to the Horticultural Committee for arranging this fun and educational event! And, of course, lunch together followed.

The August monthly meeting was held at Lauritzen Gardens. Members toured the just newly-opened Horticultural Center where plants are propagated and the garden’s orchid collection resides.