Cultivating food, community, and climate resilience on a human scale since 1985.
Denver Urban Gardens (just call us DUG) is one of the largest independent networks of food-producing gardens in the country.
We steward 200 community gardens and food forests across seven counties in metro Denver… but DUG is about more than just gardens.
We’re building the ecosystem for a thriving Denver – plot by plot, neighborhood by neighborhood.
What We Do
We’re on a mission to increase the access, skills, and resources needed to grow food in community and regenerate urban green spaces.
We’re cultivating a sustainable urban future for metro Denver where people are connected to the earth, each other, and the food they eat.
Gardens & Food Forests
Food Access Programs
Education & Engagement
What We Do
We’re on a mission to increase the access, skills, and resources needed to grow food in community and regenerate urban green spaces.
We’re cultivating a sustainable urban future for metro Denver where people are connected to the earth, each other, and the food they eat.
Seasonal Gardening Resources
Cover Crops in Your Fall Garden
Cover Crops in Your Fall Garden
Read More
Why You Should Practice Succession Planting for Your Garden
Why You Should Practice Succession Planting for Your Garden
Read More
Critter-Proofing Your Community Garden
Critter-Proofing Your Community Garden
Read More
Determinate vs. Indeterminate Tomatoes
Determinate vs. Indeterminate Tomatoes
Read More
Snip Smart: How Pruning Your Veggies Boosts Production and Fights Disease
Snip Smart: How Pruning Your Veggies Boosts Production and Fights Disease
Read MoreWhat We Value
Food
Access to fresh and healthy food is a basic human right. We believe in promoting food sovereignty and elevating the role of ancestral foodways in metro Denver.
Community
Deep social community connections is a lost art. Congregating around green space builds lifelong friendships, reduces feelings of loneliness, and gives members a third place to feel safe and welcome.
Climate
Regenerating urban green spaces improves soil quality, reduces urban heat, and enhances our biodiversity.
What’s New With DUG
Shop Local Summer Supplies and Support DUG
Shop Local Summer Supplies and Support DUG
Read More
Curiosity and Imagination Through Musical Performance
Curiosity and Imagination Through Musical Performance
Read More
“Rooted Together” Mural Painted on Horsebarn Garden
“Rooted Together” Mural Painted on Horsebarn Garden
Read More
Mission Moment Video Filming on DUG’s Legacy
Mission Moment Video Filming on DUG’s Legacy
Read More
Grow a Garden Supports Public Housing Residents
Grow a Garden Supports Public Housing Residents
Read More
$5 Makes A Difference for DUG
$5 Makes A Difference for DUG
Read More
Celebrating Generosity At A Summer Garden Party
Celebrating Generosity At A Summer Garden Party
Read More
Look Book Spring / Summer 2025 (DUG edition)
Look Book Spring / Summer 2025 (DUG edition)
Read More
Photobucket Adopts School-Based Community Garden
