Blair Street Gardens

Beautifying the Gateway to Downtown Madison since 1985

Remember

Blair Street Gardens is sad to announce the passing of Jeff Kuesel, our founder and President for almost 30 years. He was devoted to the gardens, spending endless hours fundraising, planning, and selecting plants. And then spent even more hours carefully planting and tending the gardens. Quite simply, without Jeff there would be no gardens. Jeff was also a devoted public servant, working for years as a drafter of legislation at the Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. He retired from BSG and LRB in 2013. He died on January 13 at the age of 78. We so appreciate his dedication and contributions to Madison and Wisconsin.

Volunteer

It's still winter but the days are getting longer so Spring is coming! Our first volunter gardening event will be Saturday, April 4 from 9 am to noon. Not sure which garden we'll start at but look for the sign - see photo below.

Add the 1st Saturday of every month to your calendar so you can be sure to volunteer. We rely on volunteers to maintain the gardens - without you, the gardens couldn't exist.

Hope to see you in 2026!

Click the "+" in the bottom right of the calendar below to add the 2026 Blair Street Gardens Volunteer Calendar to your personal Google Calendar

To receive notices for volunteer events, email us at info@blairstreetgardens.org or look for the sign a few days before the event at the garden we'll be working at. Come for an hour, two, or three.

Many hands make light work, as the saying goes.

Connect

Please join us at our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, March 25 from 6 to 8 pm at 807 Jenifer Street, across from B.B. Clarke Beach. We'll be setting the budget and establishing plans for 2026. Possible plans include adding more benches to Wilson Green, and tables, chairs and umbrellas to The Gateway Garden. If you're planning on attending, please email info@blairstreetgardens.org

You're looking at our new website! The old website was a challenge to maintain because it required expertise in coding to keep it current. Fortunately, the new platform does not - all you have to do is type! And you can now make a donation on-line! - click Donate to the Gardens.

Learn more at About Blair Street Gardens.

on Instagram and Facebook for more scenes from the garden, scheduled events, and volunteer opportunities!