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
Grow With Purpose: Designing a Culinary Garden
Grow With Purpose: Designing a Culinary Garden
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Adaptive Gardening Tools For Accessible Growing
Adaptive Gardening Tools For Accessible Growing
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Grow With Purpose: Designing a Mocktail Garden
Grow With Purpose: Designing a Mocktail Garden
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Grow With Purpose: Designing a Tea Garden
Grow With Purpose: Designing a Tea Garden
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5 Plants You Should Never Start From Seed (And What to Do Instead)
5 Plants You Should Never Start From Seed (And What to Do Instead)
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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
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
Rooted in Community: Saying Goodbye to Taylor Kibble
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DUG Participates in City of Aurora Water-Wise Day
DUG Participates in City of Aurora Water-Wise Day
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Closing the Loop: DUG x Compost Colorado
Closing the Loop: DUG x Compost Colorado
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Wishing Brit A Heartfelt Farewell
Wishing Brit A Heartfelt Farewell
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Gather ‘Round 2026 – Urban Garden Cowboy Theme Announcement
Gather ‘Round 2026 – Urban Garden Cowboy Theme Announcement
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7 Years of Growing Together: Tito’s Block to Block with DUG
7 Years of Growing Together: Tito’s Block to Block with DUG
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Growing Together This Earth Month With A 4X Matching Gift
Growing Together This Earth Month With A 4X Matching Gift
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Crumley Park Community Garden & Food Forest Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Denver
