The garden is part of Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) community gardens. https://dug.org/

DUG has been making an impact for over 40 years. The Cedar Hill Community Garden is part of one of the largest independent networks of food-producing gardens in the country: “DUG steward(s) 200 community gardens and food forests across seven counties in metro Denver…but DUG is about more than just gardens. We’re building an ecosystem for a thriving Denver–plot by plot, neighborhood by neighborhood.“

The vision: Feeding our community.

The Garden is Still Sleeping. But…spring is coming. The bees are wintering just fine with the mild winter. We are working with DUG to build three new raised bed plots to serve our waitlist and demand. We have gardeners wanting to garden in accessible plots. We will also be building a large, shared bed along the fence where EVERYONE in the community can pick tomatoes, zucchini and squash. These viny plants that take up a lot of room in a garden. Planting these prolific large plants in a dedicated bed, will give gardeners more room in their plots.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) … and their Answers!

Is it too late to get a garden plot for 2026? No it is not. Karen King who manages the Garden plot assignments and Waitlist is in the process of confirming that the current gardeners will return. Already one plot is opening up because our gardener is moving to Highlands Ranch but…plans to help on garden work days etc. We will also be building three new plots this spring.

How do I get a garden plot? If you are interested in a garden plot this season or to be put on the Waitlist, please contact either Karen (cedarhillgarden@dug.org) or Jean Arnold (jeanarnold@arnoldarnold.com) to be assigned a plot or added to the Waitlist.

What is the plot fee for the Cedarhill Community Garden? The Cedarhill garden has some of the lowest plot fees in the DUG network. The plot fee is currently $50 and covers water, compost and other supplies. The fee may increase for 2026 depending on these costs.

Is there a way to move up on the Waitlist if a plot is not available this season? While waiting for a plot, there is always help needed with the oasis garden–from which everyone can pick–the pots and soon, the shared garden. If you volunteer for work days and help in the garden Karen moves you to the top of the Waitlist. Talk to Gary and Dixie Bowker who were able to secure their plot this way as they provided much needed work in the community garden.