Welcome to Growing GardensGrowing Gardens is a non-profit organization founded in 1998. Our Mission: To cultivate community through sustainable urban agriculture.Our Vision: People experiencing a direct and deep connection with food, the land and each other.Fresh NewsVolunteers needed in the office and on the farm!Check out our signup list to find opportunities to get involved in Growing Gardens! Our farm has open volunteer days every Tuesday morning and we need lots of help this October in the office. Click here for more details. YES on 2M & 2N Vote YES on 2M & 2N on the 2017 Boulder ballot to support Growing Gardens and Boulder's emergency services, arts & culture, and community facilities! These measures will extend a three cent sales tax on a ten dollar purchase through 2021 and pass a paired bond to fund much-needed capital investments in safety services, cultural amenities, and community facilities. Click here to endorse our campaign and show your support! Thank you, Boulder County community! Learn more here. Fall Foodie Classes Register for our Fall ClassesInterested i
n learning the timeless art of food preservation and bread making? Our Fall Foodie Classes will demonstrate a variety of food preservation and bread making techniques, and will leave you with how-to guides and samples!Bread Making - Thursday, October 19th, 6-8:30pm In this class participants will learn all the tips and tricks to baking that perfect loaf of bread. We’ll cover both yeasted and sourdough breads and talk about kneading and shaping techniques to take all the stress out of home-made bread to leave you with a beautiful and delicious loaf. We’ll also cover the no-knead form of bread making for those looking for a more hands-off approach, and cover the secrets to baking with whole and stone-ground grains. Cost: $40 includes materials fee
Only 2 seats left in After School Garden Club!Every Thursday from September 14th - October 5th, 3:45 - 5:15 pm. Ideal for children ages 4 - 11. Cost: $15 per child per visit. Discounted price of $50 is available when you register a child for all 4 classes in one series. Thursday, September 28th: Food Forests Join us to discover what kind of bounty the fall season has brought to our garden! We’ll use our tastebuds as a guide and will learn how to utilize in-season produce like giant acorn squash, pumpkins and more in our favorite at-home meals! In this fun, hands-on class, children will learn how to harvest ripe ingredients and will gain a first-hand understanding of how seasons influence the food we’re able to grow and eat. Thursday, October 5th: Harvest Celebration Join us to celebrate the abundance of an amazing growing season! Together we’ll harvest our fall pumpkins to create unique garden decorations and games. We’ll also learn how to use this seasonal produce in making fresh, healthy garden snacks to make at home with our families!
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