PPUG

 

Pikes Peak Urban Gardens

 

"Creating Places Where People Meet to Grow"

 

 

 an initiative of Pikes Peak Community Foundation

 

 

 

 

 

Our mission is to:
 
"cultivate, educate, and serve the community through
urban garden projects in the Pikes Peak region".

 

PPUG
c/o PPCF
730 N. Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
ph: 719-651-3416

 Community Gardens

Want to Start A  Neighborhood Community Garden?
 
Here are some helpful tips:
 
  • Find some land that you can use that also has an adequate water supply.

  • It must also receive at least 8 hours of sun a day.

  • The size of the land can vary but remember each gardening family could easily plant and maintain a 20 ft by 20 ft plot.

  • Most community gardens are at least 40 ft by 40 ft. If you don't have enough land sometimes local churches or businesses might let you use their land. 

  • Next get commitments from a few families that want to be active participants.


  • Most importantly there must be a garden leader. Someone needs to step up and be in charge.

  • If you need further advice or assistance after all the concerns are discussed, please e-mail us at: info@ppugardens.org

  • Each year PPUG receives funding to assist up to three communities with their efforts to start a community garden.
     
    If you would like to apply for the 2011 season send us an e-mail at: info@ppugardens.org
     

    If your garden is selected here is what you can expect from PPUG
    • On-site biweekly visitations, consultation and planning sessions from early spring until early fall will be conducted.

    • Assistance in purchasing garden supplies to get your garden ready for planting.

    • You will receive advice in selecting the right varieties of vegetables that grow well in the Pikes Peak region.Your group will receive many free seed packets and the opportunity to save by bundling your order through PPUG for bulk prices. 

    • Each group will receive the DVD, “A Guide to Growing Vegetables in the Pikes Peak Region”. This step-by-step video will lead the gardener through the seasons. Other educational materials and e-mail quick response to your questions will be provided.

    • Visits to other local community or demonstration gardens will be scheduled.
     
    • Tips and suggestions on soil preparation, raised beds, season extending methods, organic pest control, composting and vegetable varieties that thrive in the Pikes Peak area will be shared.

    • Additional class offerings on how to prepare delicious meals from your harvest are available for a small fee. Please contact us for more specific details.

  • Our New  Community Garden Projects for 2010

     

     Dorchester Park is located on S. Nevada Ave. near I-25. Presently it is an under-used park. PPUG, along with Care and Share, Marian Soup Kitchen, Springs Rescue Mission, Urban Peak and Julian Garcia of Designer Columns and Piers will partner to help provide food for those in need. Funds have been provided by the Colorado Home and Garden Show, Forest Edge Gardens (owned and operated by Laura and Tim Spears) and numerous small donations. 
     
     
      

    Vermijo Park is located on Vermijo Ave and 26th street in Old Colorado City. This north part of the park is not used by the public. PPUG with funds from the Colorado Home and Garden Show (administered through Care and Share) will develop this parcel into a true community garden. Plans call for up to 20 plots each 400 sq ft that will be available for the local residents to rent.
     
    If you are interested in renting a plot at Vermijo or learning more about it please e-mail us at: info@ppugardens.org
     
     

    Deerfield Hills Community Garden is located
    near Drennan Rd and S. Academy at the Deerfield Community Center at 4290 Deerfield Hills Rd. 
     
    PPUG with funds from the Colorado Home and Garden Show (administered through Care and Share) will work to expand the existing 9 plot garden to accommodate an additional 10 families.
     
    If you are interested in renting a plot at Deerfield Hills or learning more about it please e-mail us at: info@ppugardens.org
     

  • Our Community Garden Projects 2008-2009


Lorraine Secondary School Community Garden

 

 


                  Dale House Project

 

      Prairie Road Community Garden

 

      
Holy Theophany Community Garden

 

Old Colorado City

Community Garden

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


PPUG
c/o PPCF
730 N. Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
ph: 719-651-3416