Grow with intention, share with purpose, AND HELP OUR COMMUNITY flourish
Are you dreaming of growing hundreds of healthy seedlings—not just for your own garden, but to support community gardens, seed shares, or local food access programs? DUG has two exciting opportunities to help turn that dream into reality, right at the start of the new year.
Whether you’re just getting started or ready to scale up your growing operations with expert guidance, there’s something for you.
Seed Starting for Community Distribution
Date: January 15, 2026 | Time: 6:00–8:00 PM | Location: Posner Center for International Development
Kick off the new year by taking your seed starting skills to the next level. This hands-on workshop focuses on strategies and tools for producing hundreds of seedlings for community distribution—perfect for neighborhood gardens, plant sales, or collaborative growing projects.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
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Step-by-step guidance from experienced community grower Jody Beck
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Best practices for equipment setup, timing, and organization
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Insider tips on scaling germination to transplanting
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How to support local food access and community resilience
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
Organic seed starting mentorship program
Application Deadline: January 20, 2026 | Cost: $0
For gardeners ready to take their skills further, the Organic Seed Starting Mentorship Program offers season-long, hands-on coaching in producing organic seedlings at scale. Led by Jody Beck, this mentorship is designed for gardeners who want ongoing support and guidance throughout the spring season.
Mentorship highlights:
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Personalized coaching on seed starting systems and workflow
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Guidance on managing trays, lights, soil mixes, and timing
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Regular check-ins and troubleshooting
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Support from a community of fellow growers
This program is free but limited to a small cohort of participants. Applicants should have indoor space for seed starting, outdoor space for hardening off seedlings, and a commitment to caring for their plants.
LEARN MORE AND APPLY HERE
WHY IT MATTERS
Learning to start seedlings at scale is more than a gardening skill—it’s a way to strengthen community food systems, support local access to fresh plants, and foster collaboration. DUG’s workshops and mentorships equip gardeners with practical tools and meaningful opportunities to contribute to Denver’s resilient growing community.
Whether you’re looking for a hands-on workshop experience or a season-long mentorship, January is the perfect time to plant the seeds for community impact.
