WE GROW WHAT MATTERS

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.

Our Impact

Gardens & Food Forests

Food Access Programs

Education & Engagement

Seasonal Gardening Resources

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All Winter

Starting Seeds Indoors

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5 Reasons to Compost

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Basics of Vermicomposting

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The Many Benefits of Organic Mulching

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What Does It Mean to Grow ‘Organically’?

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What 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.