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Our Dream

Benjamin and his wife Jackie dream of finding 20-80 acres to restore to prairie, begin a seed farm / native plant nursery with an interactive display garden, have an artist residency program, hold education classes for kids and adults, and sponsor an annual event celebrating local food and art. If you know of available landowners who share this vision in eastern Nebraska please contact us.

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Nursery & Farm


50-100 straight species (non hybrid) of native plants, with the goal of local ecotype (seed origin within 50-100 miles). We'll also cultivate select species for seed production to be used in restorations and roadside management.

Display Garden


1-3 acres landscaped in stylized garden designs, featuring 100% native plants in a variety of site conditions. Space may be used to host events from weddings to educational classes in cooperation with the nursery / prairie space.

Artist Residency


Two 300' off-the-grid modern studios placed among the landscape. We need artists to interpret and experience nature, especially the tallgrass, in order to develop a love and kinship for it. At the heart of prairie conservation is art -- the full body experience of place.
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M O N A R C H   G A R D E N S   LLC

prairie inspired  design

Lincoln & Omaha, Nebraska

Monarch Gardens is a prairie-inspired design firm. We specialize in lawn to meadow conversions as well as urban shade gardens.

Employing 95% native plants, our designs are climate resilient, adaptable, and provide numerous ecological benefits while artistically reflecting wilder landscapes.
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