Guided and self-guided tours showcasing diverse plant collections, including rainforest exhibits, blooms, and vegetables with educational signage.
Interactive classes and presentations on plant care, lawn maintenance, disease management, and sustainable gardening practices.
Seasonal activities and programs that engage visitors with nature, such as butterfly attractions and expert Q&A sessions.
Expert staff available to help identify plants, provide growing tips, and address garden concerns with personalized advice.
Informative exhibits and name plates throughout the garden, offering insights into local flora and horticultural best practices.
22 May 2025 Backyard Farmer . A down to earth low-key informative presentation of our natural environment. . Highly knowledgeable cast of articulate experts on plants, growing conditions, diseases, bugs, and treatments. . Helping viewers with lawn, tree, and garden concerns, problems, and successes. . I suggest viewers relax and enjoy an hour of reality. . Yes, "down to earth" was a pun.
It's frozen right now, but if you are lucky enough to get a tour of the rainforest, you'll see gorgeous plants.
Wonderful are ALL the plants you can see there. Blooms and veggies too, attracts a lot of butterflies. Really helpful to find all the identifying name plates by each one too. No ticket required and always open to receive visitors.
I enjoy and learn from the program each week, but I have been gardening for over fifty years, and have worked at nut sedge for fifteen and more years. I see it encroaching everywhere, and many homeowners are yet unaware of it. Can you build a program of gardeners and plant experts who can work together at awareness and solutions? Bindweed would be another big problem to collaborate on. I have given a low rating to draw attention to my message.
Excellent place to visit. Staff extremely helpful and eager to answer questions!

Where nature thrives and community grows—explore our living classroom of plants and gardens.
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Backyard Farmer Garden is a public botanical garden in Lincoln, NE, offering a serene escape with diverse plant collections, educational displays, and interactive gardening experiences. As a living classroom, we feature blooming flowers, vegetables, and rainforest tours, all with informative name plates for easy learning. Our knowledgeable staff provides expert advice on lawn care, plant diseases, and sustainable gardening. Open to all visitors with no admission fee, we foster community engagement through workshops and seasonal events, making it a perfect spot for nature lovers, families, and gardening enthusiasts.
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