Shelton Elementary School Garden

Looking for something to do this beautiful fall day? Join us today 1-4 to help Winterize the garden. I'm bringing some apple cider and snacks for our little helpers! See you soon!!!

Do you have extra produce to donate?? Consider donating fresh produce to Shelton Families, below are a couple family events. Contact [email protected] if you'd like someone to harvest your plot or to arrange a donation.

Monday, Aug 16, 8-10am - Back to School Open House
Tuesday, Aug 24, 5-6pm - Back to School Info Fair

https://dug.org/the-garden-in-august/

The Garden in August - Denver Urban Gardens by Senior Education Specialist Judy Elliott August marks a transitional time in the garden. With daytime temperatures that can stay in the low to mid-90s during much of the month and nighttime temperatures falling a bit to the mid-50s, it can be confusing, to say the least, for our veggies, herbs, a...

https://dug.org/fall-plant-sale/

From Denver Urban Gardens: Come get cooler-season seedlings + cover crop seeds, pre-order garlic, stock up on compost and attend our mini-workshop on tips for fall gardening success! The SAME Cafe food truck will also be on-site dishing out delicious food for a good cause! Get more details here.

Garden Tip Tuesday, sent you on Wednesday!

Continually Harvesting Greens When harvesting greens, be sure to harvest from the outside and work your way in to ensure you can get multiple harvests of your yummy plants!

Garden Tip Tuesday from DUG

Succession Planting Succession planting is an excellent way to maximize your garden space. Learn how to remove plants that are at the end of their life cycle and plant new seeds...

SAVE THE DATE!

DUG's fall plant sale is returning! Stock up on cooler season crops such as broccoli, cauliflower, and kale, as well as pick up cover crop seeds and pre-order garlic for fall.

Date: Saturday, August 7th
Time: 10am-1pm MT
Location: DUG HQ (access at back parking lot of the Posner Center in Denver)

Tuesday Garden Tip from DUG

Thinning root vegetables As young seedlings are emerging, it's a good idea to thin your root vegetables to allow space for mature plants to grow!

Grade Plots have lots to share: kale, dill, squash, lots of greens. There are plastic bags and scissors in the shed. Check the plot map if you are unsure which are grade plots. Or call Amanda. Her number is in the shed. Anyone is welcome to harvest from the grade plots: you don't have to be a community gardener. Harvest for yourself or share with friends and neighbors.