No Garden Plot, No Problem!

Not able to garden on your own terra firma?  A community garden is the place for you.  Not only will you get your own garden plot, but you’ll meet other super nice and helpful gardeners. It's a great place to collectively get your hands dirty!

Internet photo from dug.org

Most community garden organizations provide garden leader volunteers to help with sign ups, maintenance guidelines, workshops and more. Prices and procedures for yearly plot rentals vary (under/to over $35) and there may be wait lists so sign up now.

Many gardens have handicap accessible planting beds. Other gardens support local food banks or Plant a Row for the Hungry. Check to see if they offer assistance to develop community gardens in your area or garden programs for children.

Below are some organizations along the Front Range and contact information for additional information and locations.  Regrets if I left out your favorite community garden.

• Aurora Community Gardens https://www.auroragov.org/LivingHere/NeighborhoodResources/CommunityGardens/ 720 859-4407
• Denver Urban Gardens – www.dug.org, 303 292-9900.  More than 125 community gardens throughout metro Denver.  
• Growing Gardens – www.growinggardens.org, 303 443-9952.  10+ gardens throughout Boulder, Lafayette, Louisville and Longmont.
• Arvada Gardeners – www.arvadagardeners.org , 303 425-8962. 3 garden locations.  
• Community Gardens in Highlands Ranch – http://highlandsranch.org/services/natural-resources/community-gardens/, 720 240-5909.  3 garden locations. 
• Greeley Community Gardens http://greeleygov.com/services/neighborhood-resource-office 3 garden locations.
• Castle Rock Community Garden – Glovers Park, 303 660-3637
• Pikes Peak Urban Gardens 719 651-3416. http://www.ppugardens.org/ 5 garden locations.
• The Gardens on Spring Creek, Ft. Collins – http://www.fcgov.com/gardens/our-gardens/community-gardens 970 416-2486 6 garden locations.