“My family had a garden growing up in southern Louisiana. I Ioved harvesting, watering, and…
denverurbangardensNovember 7, 2020
Faces of DUG
The DUG community is made up of thousands of diverse people across the Metro Denver Area. Learn more about their stories and what being a part of DUG means to them.
![](https://scontent-den4-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/e15/c0.48.1080.1080a/s150x150/124325366_159338992586343_1412929862563341861_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-den4-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=103&_nc_ohc=84SkC9dq4BMAX8Vv-xr&tp=1&oh=6b0bab2ccbeeb6ce58138415209702a6&oe=5FE6142E "This summer, we started a storytelling project called Faces of DUG, where we highlighted our diverse community and shared more about what it means to be part of the DUG community. Today, we\'re thrilled to share our new webpage, www.dug.org/faces-of-dug (link in bio), where you can find all of these stories. 💚💚
Today\'s story introduces you to Anna, a former DUG intern for our Grow A Garden program, as well as a Master Community Gardener at Bruce Randolph Community Garden. Check out part of her story below, and visit www.dug.org/meet-anna to read more!
Episode # 15: Gardening for Mental Wellness
\\"I’ve always dealt with a lot of anxiety and depression in my life, and that only got worse for me throughout my career. Gardening has always been my safe space. A time just for me. It has taught me to slow down, to be comfortable doing one thing at a time, to look, listen, and be thankful for every second I have on this earth. It has taught me to be okay with slow progress, to look for the little joys in life, and to celebrate growth in all shapes and forms. My experiences with gardening have affected me so much that I decided to make a big career change because of the way connecting with the earth made me feel. I now work in horticulture and floral design and feel so honored to get to give back to a planet that gives so much to me on a daily basis.”
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