GROW A GARDEN
The 2027 Grow a Garden order form will open on Monday, February 1, 2027.
GARDENING WITHIN REACH*
GARDENING WITHIN REACH*
GARDENING WITHIN REACH*
GARDENING WITHIN REACH*
GARDENING WITHIN REACH*
GARDENING WITHIN REACH*
GARDENING WITHIN REACH*
GARDENING WITHIN REACH*
For many, growing food feels like a privilege—too expensive, too complicated, or just too far out of reach. DUG’s Grow a Garden program removes those barriers with ready-to-grow kits that include seeds, seedlings, and guidance. One of DUG’s longest programs, Grow a Garden has been around since 1997 for Denverites who want to grow their own fresh & healthy food.
How to Participate:
Select a Grow a Garden Kit From the Options Below
Seeds and seedlings for the program are sourced locally and organic, when possible. Please note that some substitutions may be necessary, so the kit you order may differ slightly from the kit contents shown below.
To increase the size of this program to serve more Denver families, custom orders are no longer available for individual households. Please come to DUG’s annual Spring Plant Sale on Mother’s Day weekend for individual varieties. We still offer custom orders for large groups, especially classrooms and human services organizations. Please email [email protected] to design a custom order for a large group (3 or more kits).
All Garden Kits come with a Organic Growing Guide that includes sample layouts for planting.
Select your preferred pick-up location
We partner with several local organizations (plus the DUG office) to meet our participants in the areas where they work and live. Check out the map to find a Grow a Garden pick-up location near you.
The distribution week for all Grow a Garden Kits happens in mid-May. All kits must be picked up during this timeframe.
Pay what you can with our sliding-scale pricing
In order to make the program accessible to all, participants choose what they can afford to pay using our sliding scale as a guide. Please choose what’s right for you to pay, including $0.
2026 Impact
17,500
Seedlings Distributed
83,550
Pounds of Projected Food Produced
12,164
Community Members Served
71.3
%
Kits Received at No Cost
29
Years in Operation
1,945
Kits Distributed
88
%
Total Low-Income Participation
”I have been struggling with my mental health and it has really helped me connect to the community around me. It was also very fulfilling to gift vegetables to friends, family and back to the community.
Grow a Garden Participant
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When do I pick up my kit(s)?
Distribution week is typically the second or third week in May. Each distribution center determines its own pickup dates and hours. The exact pick up hours for each center will be announced in early May and sent via text and email to all community members who ordered a kit.
When does the order form open?
The order form opens every year on February 1st, or the first business day in February if February 1 falls on a weekend or workday closure.
Is language support available for languages other than Spanish and English?
Yes! The program website and order form are available in English and Spanish, but DUG is committed to serving all members of our community. Please reach out to [email protected] for additional language requests.
How do I place a group order?
Group orders are available through a custom order form accessible only by emailing [email protected] to determine eligibility and logistics.
Where do I pick up my kit(s)?
The name and address of your distribution center is listed in the confirmation email you received when you ordered a kit. The name and address of your distribution center will also be emailed and texted to you in early May using the phone number and email you used on the order form.
The distribution center map is located on the main Grow a Garden website.
How do I know what I ordered?
Your kit types are listed in the confirmation email you received when you ordered a kit, and the contents of each kit type are listed on the main Grow a Garden website.
If you cannot find your confirmation email, please ask [email protected] to resend it to you.
Are the kits the same as last year?
The kits may vary year to year as we make the program better and incorporate community feedback. Whenever possible, we try to use plant varieties with higher success rates and higher yields to support novice gardeners and maximize food production. To explore this year’s kits, visit the Grow a Garden website.
Can I substitute things in my kit for other things I want more?
No! In order to serve more families, DUG uses a fixed kit system. The contents of the kits cannot be customized, but distribution centers typically have extra plants leftover at the end of distribution week.
How can I get a kit if I did not already reserve one?
All distribution sites have walk-up kits available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Select a distribution center near you and visit at the start of their pick-up hours early in the week to try to get a walk-up kit. Availability is very limited, and a walk-up kit inventory is not guaranteed.
The distribution center map is located on the main Grow a Garden website
How can I get some of the extra plants at the distribution centers?
The distribution sites all typically have extra plants leftover at the end of the distribution week. Make a plan by identifying the distribution center nearest you and visit at the end of their pickup hours.
Grow in Community With Us
Develop your gardening skills throughout the year by exploring our Organic Growing Guide, a comprehensive guide to gardening in the Denver metro area. From learning how to harden off your seedlings to diving into season extension techniques, we’ll support your growing journey from start to finish.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
With special thanks to this year’s Grow a Garden sponsors, DaVita Kidney Care and CSU Spur.
