I spy the towering stalks of hollyhocks in bloom! These gorgeous flowers are currently adding some color to the tram turnaround near the Robert H. Storz Family Rose Garden. Come see their velvety-looking petals in shades of magenta, pink, white, and red.

Sip, snack, and style your own bouquet at Design and Wine on Wednesday, July 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. Hosted by some of Omaha’s top floral designers, this evening will explore botanical design as you create your own fabulous arrangement! Get tickets at: ow.ly/o9J050WizHF

The east side of the Founders’ Garden is beaming with radiance thanks to these stunning sunflowers (𝐻𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑢𝑢𝑠)! 🌻 Come enjoy the great weather, explore the garden, and let these brilliant blooms brighten your day.

Check out the size of these smooth hydrangeas blooming near the model railroad garden! This one’s roughly three times bigger than my hand, but cultivars like these can get up to 12 inches in diameter. Definitely something worth stopping by to see on your next garden visit!

Let the tail-wagging commence! Join us tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m. for Leashes at Lauritzen, where your furry friends can go on a relaxing stroll through nature. Take photos with the beautiful blooms, meet fellow dog lovers, and make fur-ever memories. 🐾♥️

It’s a great day for nature play! Bring the kids to Sofia’s Play Garden this weekend for endless adventures, hands-on activities, and outdoor fun. Open daily. 📸 Vanessa Papesh

Who else loves hydrangea season? The large, cone-shaped blooms of this panicle hydrangea (𝐻𝑦𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑎 𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑎 ‘Limelight’) caught our eye near the Founders’ Garden today. Visit us at 100 Bancroft Street to see how this shrub evolves over the next few months.

Swim on over to Sofia’s Play Garden this Wednesday, July 30 and Saturday, August 2 from 9:15 to 10 a.m. for another Storytime Safari session all about fish. 🐠 This activity is included with paid garden admission or membership and no registration is needed. 📸Papesh Creative

Mark your calendars because the Greater Omaha Iris Society’s Annual Rhizome Sale is just around the corner! Visit the garden this Sunday, August 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to shop a wide variety of iris rhizomes and chat with local experts. Admission to shop the sale is free.

Hop in the driver’s seat and head on over to Sofia’s Play Garden for hours of interactive play in nature. It's a great place for kids of all ages to explore, discover, and grow, all while you enjoy the ride.

The Greater Omaha Iris Society’s Annual Rhizome Sale is happening NOW. Stop by the garden before 5 p.m. today to browse the wide selection of irises and take home your favorite variety. Admission to the sale is free.

Brew up an elegant outing at the gardens by joining us on Thursday, August 7 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for an afternoon tea experience. Sip on a premium blends, enjoy quality pastries, and treat yourself to a tea-rrific time! Reserve your seat at: ow.ly/rJzq50Wx1mo

Dive into an exciting arts and crafts session and create your own fish puppet on Wednesday, August 6 or Saturday, August 9 at 9:15 a.m. at Sofia's Play Garden. This activity is included with garden admission or membership. No pre-registration is required, just drop-in!

Less than a month left to explore our Tremendous Topiaries exhibit. Stop by now through September 1 to experience a wild scavenger hunt in the garden and see if you can track down all of our animal-shaped sculptures made from plants!

Here’s your sign to stop scrolling and start strolling. Join our member’s only walking club and gain early access to the garden every Tuesday morning through October 28 along with tons of other benefits to enjoy. Learn more: ow.ly/TNk950WCcgs

Summer is winding down, but there’s still time to make a splash! The Hager Family Springs and other water features within Sofia's Play Garden will be running through the end of October (weather permitting). Visit us at 100 Bancroft Street for hours of play in nature. Open daily.

It’s the dog days of summer and what better way to spend them then at the garden with your best friend. Join us Monday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. as we open our doors to you and your canine companions for Leashes at Lauritzen.

Look what we spotted blooming in the color burst bed! Rose mallow (𝐻𝑖𝑏𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑢𝑠 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑝𝑜𝑠) boasts large white flowers with an eye-catching red center that serves as a welcome sight for wandering hummingbirds. Come see this beauty and more throughout the garden.

Come hear tales of wide-open prairies and the giants of the grassland in our next Storytime Safari all about bison! 🦬 Join us in Sofia’s Play Garden on August 13 and 16 starting at 9:15 a.m. Included with garden admission. No registration required, just drop in!

Attention garden members! Don’t forget to reserve your tickets for this week’s FREE member’s only concert featuring Women of Rock on August 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Lawn chairs, picnics, and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted. Reserve your spot here: ow.ly/gnZ750WCiiE