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.

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