News & Updates
We invite you to be part of our active community growing locally sourced healthy food to feed our families and those in need. We are currently accepting reservations for plots for the 2021 Season for returning gardeners and adding new gardeners to our Waitlist. Sign up to our "Rose Roots Dirt" Newsletter to receive monthly garden updates and occasional tips from our Rose Roots Blog. We look forward to seeing you at the garden!
Events
Gardening is the New Getting Out!
Calling all Prospective Garden Leaders for 2021!
If you're interested in filling the positions of President, Vice-President, Administrator, Treasurer, or Membership or you know someone who would be great at leading (no experience needed, just passion, commitment and a little time), please submit your nominations Here by Oct 4. Read more about our positions and election process Here.
Do you have Excess Produce?
Don't let it go to waste. There are people in need! We are participating in several community donation programs. See more details in our latest newsletter on our Blog.
Monthly All Gardener Meetings:
Repeat every month on the First Monday at 6 pm to offer ideas and input. Check the Calendar for the latest updates. Currently meetings are being held at the garden.
End of Season Open House at the Garden:
Sunday Oct 18 from 1-3 pm don't miss music in the garden, announcements of our leadership team for 2021, and socially distanced time together to wrap up the season! More info Here.
Harvest Season is Upon Us!
Below is a link to some of our favorite recipes to use your garden harvest!
Welcome!
Rose Roots Community Garden is a local Community Garden that brings together community in North West Arvada, Colorado. We’ve been working since 2012 to grow local and healthy produce in an open space that enables residents to be involved in planting, growing, and maintaining a garden. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a Green hand, we encourage you to join us and contribute towards making a difference. Meet our Community.
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Garden Love
"The glory of gardening: hands in dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture the garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul."
~ Alfred Austin
Did You Know?
Rose Roots Community Garden, Part of Arvada's Public City Parks, is an organic garden run entirely by volunteers.
Rose Roots gardeners produced over 3,000 pounds of produce for those in need this year.
Did You Know?
Rose Roots has 89 15'x15' plots and 8 ADA accessible raised beds. Water, tools, fertilizer and compost are provided with plot fees.
Rose Roots offers scholarships for plot fees to families in need and for student service projects here.
Good Garden Times
Brian Newton, Gardener
What is cool about gardening with three generations in our family is getting to spend relaxed time outdoors with my family. It is so gratifying to see something flourish when you contribute.
Gina Schley, Founder
The process of helping develop this garden with our community has been life changing for our family. My children are growing up with their hands in the dirt and their community around them.
Laura Bennett, Gardener
I love growing my own organic food, sharing it with friends and family, and being part of a group that helps grow community.
"Nature never did betray the heart that loved her"
Wordsworth
An Inclusive Community
We welcome all races, ages, religions, countries of origin, sexual orientations, genders and abilities. We garden together, learn from, and honor each other's journeys.