The Metro District has designated three sites in Highlands Ranch as community gardens.  Each site accommodates 22 to 32 gardeners, providing space, amended soil, a water source, and a fenced area in which to grow fruits, flowers and vegetables from May 1 through October 31 each year.  The gardens are strictly organic.  No chemical pesticides or fertilizers are permitted.

To Register For a Garden Plot . . .
Gardeners are required to pay a seasonal fee of $35
($41 for non-residents) and sign a community garden agreement that details the program and releases the Metro District from claims or liabilities related to gardening activities.  All 2008 garden plots have been rented.

Garden plots are first offered to the previous year's gardeners.  Remaining plots are promoted in the Metro District Messenger magazine and the Highlands Ranch Herald.  A waiting list starts January 2, and plots are allocated after March 1. 

In some instances, the seasonal fee will be waived.  Organizations such as schools, churches and other non-profit agencies wishing to garden for the purpose of enhancing education and/or donating crops to food banks, may be granted a garden plot at no charge.

Directions to the Gardens . . .
The Corn Cob at Cheese Ranch Historic Park -- Go south on University Boulevard one mile from Highlands Ranch Parkway.  Turn left on Crosspointe Drive.  At Sugarstone Circle, turn right.  The trail opening is next to the sixth house.  The 32-plot garden is located in the center of the park, adjacent to the windmill.

The Potato Patch at Dad Clark Park -- Travel south on Fairview Parkway from Highlands Ranch Parkway.  Go west on Summit View Parkway to Astorbrook Circle.  Turn right on Astorbrook Way, then take another right on Astorbrook Circle.  The 20-plot garden is located in the open space just north of the park.

Farmer's Field at Foothills Park -- Travel south on Broadway and turn west onto Winterthur Way.  After approximately 1 1/2 miles, you'll see a parking lot at the Indigo Hills swimming pool.  Parking is available here.  The trail can be accessed to the north and leads directly to the garden. 

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This page was last updated on March 24, 2008.
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