Celebrate the spring season and support the garden by attending the Lauritzen Gardens Guild’s Inspiring luncheon. This year’s featured speaker is This year’s signature event features guest speaker Michael P. Gibson, an award-winning topiary artist and founder of Gibson Works Property Art (GWPA), LLC. He has presented at major home and garden shows, served as a featured contestant on HGTV’s Clipped, and was named Artist-in-Residence at the Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden. His engaging presentations highlight the artistic and healing power of topiary while inspiring audiences of all ages.

Join us on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.

In an ongoing effort to encourage safe events and ensure efficient use of the available space, tickets are limited and all tables will be filled with 8 guests. We are unable to accommodate tables greater than eight this year

The Pop-up Shop at this year's luncheon will feature Janna Holcomb from Ferne Valley Farms. She will be selling fresh flowers from her farm, with a portion of proceeds going to the guild.

Questions? please contact Sandra Seim at (402) 346-4002, ext. 219 or s.seim@omahabotanicalgardens.org

Please send dietary restrictions and/or seating requests to Tim Gorham at t.gorham@omahabotanicalgardens.org

If you are unable to attend this event, you can still support nature-based educational programs in our community  by making a general donation to the guild. 

Honorary Chairs

Wendy Wiseman
Leigh Gustafson
Jordan Loveless

Event Chair

Jean Olson