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We’re cultivating food, community, and climate resilience on a human scale.

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

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

Seasonal Gardening Resources

Critter-Proofing Your Community Garden

Critter-Proofing Your Community Garden

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Snip Smart: How Pruning Your Veggies Boosts Production and Fights Disease

Snip Smart: How Pruning Your Veggies Boosts Production and Fights Disease

5 min Read More
Determinate vs. Indeterminate Tomatoes

Determinate vs. Indeterminate Tomatoes

6 min Read More
Herbalism Walk in Baker Neighborhood

Herbalism Walk in Baker Neighborhood

10 min Read More
Sensory Plants for Your Garden

Sensory Plants for Your Garden

5 min Read More

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.

Climate

Regenerating urban green spaces improves soil quality, reduces urban heat, and enhances our biodiversity.

What’s New With DUG

Mission Moment Video Filming on DUG’s Legacy

Mission Moment Video Filming on DUG’s Legacy

July 15, 20252 min Read More
Grow a Garden Supports Public Housing Residents

Grow a Garden Supports Public Housing Residents

July 7, 20252 min Read More
$5 Makes A Difference for DUG

$5 Makes A Difference for DUG

July 1, 20252 min Read More
Celebrating Generosity At A Summer Garden Party

Celebrating Generosity At A Summer Garden Party

June 26, 20251 min Read More
Look Book Spring / Summer 2025 (DUG edition)

Look Book Spring / Summer 2025 (DUG edition)

June 17, 20251 min Read More
Photobucket Adopts School-Based Community Garden

Photobucket Adopts School-Based Community Garden

June 11, 20251 min Read More
The Garden Trifecta Coming To Life At Cedar Park

The Garden Trifecta Coming To Life At Cedar Park

June 11, 20251 min Read More
DUG At The 2025 National GrowTogether Conference

DUG At The 2025 National GrowTogether Conference

June 9, 20255 min Read More
Meet The First Youth Service Fellowship Cohort

Meet The First Youth Service Fellowship Cohort

June 5, 20251 min Read More