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AUG 26, 2026 A summer can go by pretty quickly. But in just a few short months, a lot can grow. This summer, four interns joined the team at Kimmel Orchard with different areas of study, different...

exerpt by Graham Westley, "Since 2001, a quiet residential complex on the edge of town has been drawing some of the most creative minds from across the country and beyond. The Kimmel Harding Nelson...

When you think about growing apples, it is easy to focus on what is happening above the ground. Trees are planted. Blossoms begin to open. Fruit starts to grow. But sometimes, preparing for the future...

When you walk through the orchard, it’s easy to admire the blossoms, the fruit beginning to grow, and the beauty of summer taking shape. But behind every apple, strawberry, and many of the foods we...

KHN Exhibiti: TBI Recovery Quilts by Paula Robbins Paula's title: TBI Recovery Quilts addresses Paula's recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury, a head injury she received in 2016 from a near fatal...

There’s something about strawberry season that feels like the true beginning of summer. Bright red rows begin to fill the fields, families head out with buckets in hand, and fresh-picked strawberries...

“Underneath the Palm Trees” is my first book ever. I announced it during the summer last year and now it’s spring!! In fancy words it’s “an exploration of what it means to live in the in-betweens of...

When the first apple blossoms begin to open, it’s hard not to stop and take it in. Soft white and pink petals stretch across the orchard, marking one of the most anticipated moments of the season...

The Marches is a photographic project by Terry A. Ratzlaff (US), made in collaboration with horologist Greg Arp at Arp Clock & Wood Shop in Bennet, Nebraska. Ratzlaff photographed 4,024 objects...

When we admire a thriving garden, our attention usually goes straight to what’s visible. Rows of vegetables, bright blooms, or the branches of a healthy tree often steal the spotlight. But some of the...

Woman House is officially available and making her way in the world. I’m writing to share this happy news, to thank all of you for your orders and preorders, social media posts and ARC requests and...

Upcoming exhibition: Frictions, Group Show, Below Grand Gallery, NYC Opening Reception: Saturday, February 28th, 5-7pm Exhibition Runs: February 28-March 28, 2026 -Curated by Sarah Tortora "Below...

Here at Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard, we’re lucky. From breathtaking views of rolling fields to the crisp, sweet taste of our apples, peaches, pears, and cherries, the orchard feels like a gift that’s...

As temperatures drop and winter settles in, it’s easy to assume the orchard goes quiet—including the bees. But honeybees don’t disappear when the cold arrives. Instead, winter reveals just how...

by Trey Lamkins, Graduate Research Assistant Fall color is one of the most captivating elements in landscape design. Here in Southeast Nebraska, autumn brings a vibrant palette of hues, textures, and...

"My poetry collection The Watching Sky, published by Cornerstone Press in 2024, has just been awarded the 2025 Nebraska Book Award for Poetry. I will be attending the Nebraska Celebration of Books...

October 10-November 29, 2025 Olson Larsen Galleries 542 5th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 United States (515) 277-6734 "Take in works by 7 midwestern women artists making art that reflects their...

Cayla Schuster- Education Cayla’s intern project for the summer was creating a more interactive educational experience at Kimmel. She worked on a proposal for signage around the orchard, brochures...

"I am honored to have two new works included in a group exhibition at Charlotte Street Foundation in Kansas City, MO, which opened on June 27 and closes this Saturday, August 16th. I will give a brief...

"My memoir essay collection Unbelonging: A Life in Translation has been accepted by University of Wisconsin Press and will be published in 2026." The collection was worked on at KHN last April.