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 about 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.
Seasonal Gardening Resources
Water Conservation in Community Gardens
Water Conservation in Community Gardens
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Weed Identification
Weed Identification
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5 Reasons to Compost
5 Reasons to Compost
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How to Build a Hoop House
How to Build a Hoop House
Read MoreEffective Water Conservation Techniques
Effective Water Conservation Techniques
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
Growing Community in RiNo: Meet Denargo Market Community Garden
Growing Community in RiNo: Meet Denargo Market Community Garden
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Double Your Impact with Employee Matching Gifts
Double Your Impact with Employee Matching Gifts
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Meet Ryan Aho, DUG’s Garden Projects Manager
Meet Ryan Aho, DUG’s Garden Projects Manager
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Turn Your Volunteer Hours into Funding for Community Gardens with Volunteer Grants
Turn Your Volunteer Hours into Funding for Community Gardens with Volunteer Grants
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Growing Spaces Where Everyone Belongs
Growing Spaces Where Everyone Belongs
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429 Signatures in 72 Hours: Colorado Is Ready for a DUG License Plate
429 Signatures in 72 Hours: Colorado Is Ready for a DUG License Plate
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Success with DUG’s Second Chances Program
Success with DUG’s Second Chances Program
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CoBank Grows Its Commitment to Community: Welcoming Them Back to Gather ‘Round 2026
CoBank Grows Its Commitment to Community: Welcoming Them Back to Gather ‘Round 2026
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Rooted in Community: Saying Goodbye to Taylor Kibble
