It takes a lot of hands to plant one of Lincoln's prettiest public gardens. We take a look back at the beginnings of the Sunken Gardens in Lincoln and join a vast cadre of volunteers as they dig ...

Spanning a corner lot of 1.5 acres with three separate garden areas, Lincoln’s Sunken Gardens is an iconic spot both for long-time Lincolnites as well as newcomers and visitors.

The Sunken Gardens’ bowl-like shape blocks the wind and traps humidity, making it a perfect place for tropical plants to grow. ... Lincoln, NE 68503 (402) 467-4321; KOLN Public Inspection File.

Come learn the history and growth of this magical and unique space in Lincoln, Nebraska, open to the public year round. Spoiler alert! The theme for 2022 is revealed!

Reed — who grew up in Lincoln and remembers going to the Sunken Gardens and to the city’s greenhouse each Mother’s Day — started working with the city in 1984, after graduating from the ...