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Growing Together: The Magic of Gardens on Quail's Garden Club and Community Gardens in Arvada

Garden Club brings residents together to share stories and gardening advice while tending the raised beds.

May 19, 2023 | Mariah Ruell

Growing Together: The Magic of Gardens on Quail's Garden Club and Community Gardens in Arvada
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Mariah Ruell

Executive Director at Gardens on Quail

Hello there!

I'm Leigh, the Executive Director at Gardens on Quail, an award-winning Assisted Living and Independent Plus facility right here in Arvada. Today, I'm excited to share with you the beauty and joy we find in our Garden Club, and the green tapestry of community gardens scattered throughout our lovely city.

Every spring, our Garden Club comes alive with residents who are ready to get their hands dirty and hearts full. There's something enchanting about planting a seed, nurturing it with care, and watching it grow into a beautiful flower or a delicious vegetable. At Gardens on Quail, our raised garden beds offer everyone - from gardening veterans to enthusiastic beginners - a chance to experience this magic.

Garden Club gives residents time to talk, share advice, and work together in the raised beds.

Here in Arvada, we're incredibly fortunate to have a strong network of community gardens that embody the same spirit. These shared spaces offer a beautiful platform for individuals to come together, connect with nature, and contribute to the local ecosystem.

Arvada's community gardens, such as the one at North Arvada Middle School Community Garden, Common Earth Garden or Rose Roots Community Garden, are wonderful places that cultivate not just plants but also a strong sense of belonging and stewardship. Many residents find joy and a sense of purpose in nurturing a plot, and the harvest becomes a sweet reward for their efforts. If you are just getting started gardening there are monthly classes available as well

Our Garden Club and Arvada’s community gardens give people shared places to plant, tend, and harvest together.

I invite you to experience this firsthand. Join us at our Garden Club or explore a community garden in Arvada. It's a wonderful journey of growth, both for yourself and for the community around you.

Until next time, keep growing!

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