Denver Urban Gardens

Recognize these? ?? They're organic okra seeds! Did you know that okra is also known as "lady's fingers" and is in the hibiscus family? Thank you so much to Eden Brothers for donating these seeds to our food access program, which increases access to resources such as seeds to Denverites so they can grow their own fresh food for themselves and their families. Eden Brothers is a non-GMO seed company based out of North Carolina that offers over 1,500 seed varieties, like okra. Learn more about Eden Brothers at https://lnkd.in/gGwDnQHK

We are so proud of our friends at Snooze an A.M. Eatery for WINNING the ColoradoBiz Top Companies Award in Hospitality ?? This is such an incredible honor, especially after decades of this award's existence (doesn't get any easier) and the immense competition between 44 other companies in Colorado. They truly set themselves apart, giving back to the community whenever they can. One example is the many breakfast benefits in honor of DUG that Snooze has hosted during openings and re-openings of their local restaurants. Their impact does not go unnoticed. Join us in congratulating them! Read the story at https://lnkd.in/gJ7rugva

Thank you to Jones Farms Organics, the first and only certified regenerative and organic farm in Colorado, who donated Wrens Abruzzi rye seed for DUG gardeners to use for cover crop this winter. At DUG, we champion organic growing, water conservation, and climate care for all of our growing. Jones Farms Organics' rye is a heritage grain and winter cover crop that uses minimal water, improves soil health, and has a complex flavor profile for a variety of uses! We also love that Jones Farms Organics is part of the Rye Resurgence Project, a group working to build a San Luis Valley rye market and provide a low-water cover crop option for San Luis Valley farmers seeking to reduce groundwater water use, prevent erosion, and improve soil health while making a profit. Keep doing the amazing work you're doing!

Thank you so much, Snooze an A.M. Eatery, for supporting the work we do at this morning's benefit breakfast at your Union Station Re-opening ?? Still hungry? You can still walk-in or get take-out until 2pm (Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gCyJuXaY) Our team had a delicious breakfast in community with Denverites who deeply care about the work we do through urban green space regeneration.

Do you have breakfast plans for tomorrow? ?? Join us at Snooze's Union Station Reopening where 100% of the proceeds go straight to DUG. You can make a reservation any time from 8am to 1pm and get a delicious drink + entree and instead of paying your bill, you make a donation to DUG. In a hurry? You can place a take-out order instead... same deal! Big thank you to Snooze an A.M. Eatery for their continuous support of community gardens + food forests in the Denver metro area. Save your spot at https://lnkd.in/gCyJuXaY

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We want to give a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who showed up & supported our community last week at Gather 'Round. This annual gala is DUG's way of continuing our legacy in the Denver metro area through community gardens + food forests, skills-building, and resource sharing. It's also a way for us to elevate our community partners who collectively make a big impact. Thank you to our impact awardees Fresh Food Connect, Denver's West Area Plan, and the Denver Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency (CASR) Thank you to The Easy Vegan for the delicious dinner, Snooze an A.M. Eatery for your incredible servers, and our amazing volunteers who made the night special and smooth. Finally, a BIG thank you to our sponsors Southwest Airlines, TIAA, Snooze an A.M. Eatery, CoBank, Craft Construction Company, LLC, Coan, Payton & Payne, LLC, Deloitte, Denver Housing Authority, East West Partners, Firefly Autism, Peak Steel Buildings, LLC, DNash Accounting & Tax Services, Zaidy's Deli & Bakery, MidFirst Bank, Milgrom & Daskam, A1 Organics, Tagawa Gardens, Colorado Public Radio, KUSA-TV, 9NEWS, Scraps, The Infinite Monkey Theorem. An Urban Winery., Grüvi, and Tito's Handmade Vodka

We're so excited to connect with our community and make a positive impact in our urban green spaces. We hope to see you there!

It's harvesting time... and that means our gardeners are busy picking tomatoes, spinach, and plenty of other veggies! ...but it also means our partnership with Fresh Food Connect is growing strong. One of our favorite benefits of partnering with Fresh Food Connect is their streamlined produce donation system which allows gardeners all over the Denver metro area (and beyond) to donate their extra produce to community members in need. They make donating produce easy by scheduling pickups and even loaning out a cooler for storing veggies to keep them fresh. If you're interested in donating your garden produce, or learning more about the amazing work Fresh Food Connect does, visit https://lnkd.in/gZjJzsr2

Did you know DUG offers dozens of workshops and trainings throughout the year? And that many are family-friendly or take + make for a fully immersive and intergenerational experience? Take a look at some of our recent offering topics, including making solar dehydrators, jarring honey, preservation techniques, and urban herbalism. If you haven't made it to one yet, explore our upcoming workshops at https://dug.org/learn/ #denverclasses #gardeningworkshop #gardening #denverevents