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Director of Horticulture Jeff Epping Retires from Olbrich Botanical Gardens
Feb 24, 2023
Jeff Epping will retire as Director of Horticulture at Olbrich Botanical Gardens on February 24, 2023. Epping, a City of Madison employee, has served in the position since 1994.
Epping was hired as the director of horticulture and charged with overseeing the design, planting, and maintenance of more than 16 acres of outdoor gardens with increased emphasis on Midwest-hardy plants, sustainable gardening practices, and year-round aesthetic interest.
Garden Stories
But I Don’t Want to Think About Fall!
Spring is the time to plan for floral and foliage color to keep your garden engaging until the first frosts and beyond.
Don’t Rush Your Spring Clean Up!
There are many benefits to delaying your clean-up process and some environmentally friendly factors to keep in mind.
Spring-Flowering Trees That Deserve a Wider Audience
Crabapples, cherries, and magnolias, while beautiful, are staples in the spring landscape. Check out these lesser-known spring-flowering trees to take your garden to the next level.