Our story

Great River Gardens was started by Rachel (Niebur) Lawrence and Allie (Doose) Oehmke. Inspired by their love of nature and gardening, Rachel and Allie began Great River Gardens in 2022 as a way to help others enjoy their outdoor spaces. What began as a garden maintenance company in 2022, has grown into a more nuanced array of services. Our services include garden consultation, supportive gardening sessions, annual planting, perennial garden planning, and regular garden maintenance sessions. In addition to creating spaces that clients can enjoy, we also aim to create and maintain spaces that encourage the presence of beneficial wildlife and take into consideration sustainability. 

The name, Great River Gardens, was conceived as an homage to the Great River Road that runs along the Mississippi River, and through both Minnesota and Wisconsin. As Minnesota (Rachel) and Wisconsin (Allie) born, our company name transverses these two states as an homage to our home states. 

We believe well-maintained outdoor spaces foster overall well-bring for people, plants, insects, and animals. We love being able to plant and care for spaces that provide clients with places to relax and interact with nature.