Shelton Elementary School Garden
The Shelton School and Community Garden is a school-based community garden and is part of Denver Urban Gardens (DUG). Check out DUG's website site for great gardening resources, including a wide range of garden classes and social events.
Please email us at [email protected] to report any garden concerns, inquire about a plot or purchase request.
Please email us at [email protected] to report any garden concerns, inquire about a plot or purchase request.
Community Gardening
Please email us at [email protected] to report any garden concerns or inquire about a plot. The Garden Leadership Team starts assigning plots to interested community members in February/March. There are typically plots available to new gardeners each season. Email us to learn more about plot fees and other community gardener expectations. Our Garden Kickoff Meeting is typically in April. All plots must be planted by June 1st and cleaned up by November 1st, according to DUG's guidance.
Denver Urban Gardens is rooted in a respect for the strength of diverse cultures and the unique talents they bring to horticulture. Its many community gardeners follow the principles of organic gardening, utilizing the age old techniques that provide optimum conditions for the growth of healthy soil, plants and people.
Organic gardening is a holistic approach that emphasizes the importance of the soil environment in producing high quality crops, ornamentals, turf, trees and shrubs, grown without the input of synthetic chemicals, pesticides or fertilizers. Rather than focusing upon specific products or remedies, the philosophy is grounded in a respect for biodiversity and preventative styles of management. Included in this systems approach is an understanding of renewable resources like composting, water conservation, planting crop varieties to suit the climate and season, crop rotation, cover crops, integrated pest management (including attracting beneficial insects) and the wise use of organic fertilizers. CLICK HERE for resources on organic gardening.
Please email us at [email protected] to report any garden concerns or inquire about a plot. The Garden Leadership Team starts assigning plots to interested community members in February/March. There are typically plots available to new gardeners each season. Email us to learn more about plot fees and other community gardener expectations. Our Garden Kickoff Meeting is typically in April. All plots must be planted by June 1st and cleaned up by November 1st, according to DUG's guidance.
Denver Urban Gardens is rooted in a respect for the strength of diverse cultures and the unique talents they bring to horticulture. Its many community gardeners follow the principles of organic gardening, utilizing the age old techniques that provide optimum conditions for the growth of healthy soil, plants and people.
Organic gardening is a holistic approach that emphasizes the importance of the soil environment in producing high quality crops, ornamentals, turf, trees and shrubs, grown without the input of synthetic chemicals, pesticides or fertilizers. Rather than focusing upon specific products or remedies, the philosophy is grounded in a respect for biodiversity and preventative styles of management. Included in this systems approach is an understanding of renewable resources like composting, water conservation, planting crop varieties to suit the climate and season, crop rotation, cover crops, integrated pest management (including attracting beneficial insects) and the wise use of organic fertilizers. CLICK HERE for resources on organic gardening.
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