DUG ONLINE
Join our free digital community–it’s social media for gardeners, but without the ads
DUG Online is the digital home for everyone growing across metro Denver—gardeners, Garden Leaders, Tree Keepers, and the simply plant-curious. It’s a social media platform you can engage with for free on desktop or mobile to connect with local gardeners and community members. Trade seeds, share garden freebies, ask questions, and find your plot in the conversation.
THE FEATURES
HERE’S WHAT YOU GET
Everything’s organized the way a garden is: distinct beds, tended together, sharing the same paths and water line.
ASK THE NETWORK
Post a growing question and hear back from neighbors and Garden Leaders who’ve solved it before–no algorithm, just people who’ve had garden pests, too.
Seed & Start Swaps
Extra tomato seedlings? Too many seed packets from last year’s order? Search and post in the Garden Freebies circle.
INTEREST GROUPS
Join circles based on your interests. From ‘Front Range Cuisine’ to ‘Gardeners with Kids’–there’s something for everyone!
EVENTS & CLASSES
Explore upcoming DUG workshops, trainings, and events in Metro Denver. Grow your gardening skills and your network!
GARDEN SPACES
If you’re in a DUG community garden, join your garden’s circle to chat, sign up for upcoming workdays, and connect hyperlocally.
GROW COMMUNITY
Use the ‘Discovery’ feature to connect with other DUG Online members who share your interests or are in your area.
HOW IT WORKS
STEPS TO JOINING
Joining is simple—no plot, dues, or gardening resume required. Just a few steps between you and your first post.
2. SAY HELLO
Introduce yourself and your favorite thing about gardening (or what you’re excited for) in the welcome thread.
3. ASK, ANSWER, SWAP
Post questions, share what’s working in your bed, and swap seeds or starts with neighbors.
4. Show up in person
Find a volunteer workday, plant sale, or educational workshop, and meet the people you’ve been growing alongside online.
The Community
Your people are already growing here.
From Globeville to Ruby Hill, Montbello to Westwood—DUG Online brings together gardeners who might never cross paths in person but are working the same soil, in the same city, through the same short season.
INTEREST GROUPS
FIND WHAT NOURISHES YOU
Explore circles based on interests and meet others, too!
ADVOCACY & TRANSFORMATION
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COMPOST COLLECTIVE
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FANS OF FUNGI
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FRONT RANGE CUISINE
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FRUIT TREE GROWERS
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GARDENERS WITH KIDS
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PRESERVATION
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SUSTAINABILITY STEWARDS
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THERAPEUTIC GARDENING
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URBAN HERBALISM
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VOLUNTEER CHAMPIONS
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WIGGLY WORM ENTHUSIASTS
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ADDITIONAL CIRCLES
JOIN A THRIVING COMMUNITY
Find low-cost & free resources near you, or join your community garden online!
GARDEN FREEBIES
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COMMUNITY GARDENS
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QUESTIONS
BEFORE YOU JOIN
I don't have a garden plot yet. Can I still join?
Yes. DUG Online is open to anyone—current gardeners, people on a waitlist, Garden Leaders, teachers, or just neighbors curious about growing food. No plot required.
Is DUG Online actually free?
Yes. Membership in the online community has no cost. Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) covers the annual hosting & administrative fee for DUG Online, hosted on Mighty Networks.
I've never gardened before. Will I be out of place?
Not even a little. The community spans every mastery level, from first-time container growers to 20-year Garden Leaders. Beginner questions are some of the most common posts.
My garden isn't in Denver proper. Does this still apply to me?
DUG’s network spans six counties across metro Denver, and the community reflects that. Front Range growing conditions are similar enough across the metro area that the advice travels well. And if you’re not from the area, you’re welcome too–just remember that the gardening resources shared may not be applicable to your area!
Did you know we have community members as far as New York City, and even Australia? Everyone is welcome!
I'm a Garden Leader or Tree Keeper—is there anything just for us?
Yes. There are dedicated circles for Garden Leaders and Tree Keepers to trade leadership resources, from conflict resolution to workday planning. Simply request to join, and our team will review and accept you into the private circle.
To request a circle for your community garden or food forest for your gardeners to join, email [email protected] and we’ll set you up with one so you can start inviting members on your own!
Can I access it on my phone?
Yes! Mighty Networks has mobile apps available for both iOS and Android, allowing you to participate on the go.
