The Spring Awakening of the Prairie Garden
When arriving at Chatfield Farms in early spring – especially during the months of March and April – the prairie gardens surrounding the Earl J. Sinnamon Center may seem rather drab. Unlike some of
Regenerative Farming All Over the World
This past December I had a unique opportunity to travel to Puerto Guadal, Chile, and visit two farms in the area. The first farm I visited was called Huerto Cuatro Estaciones, a farm growing mixed
Agriculture Supporting Community
One of my favorite aspects of the work I do with the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program is developing new, lasting partnerships that deepen Denver Botanic Gardens’ impact and help feed our
Three Early Spring Favorites in the Rock Garden at Chatfield Farms
Gardens are especially exciting in the early spring. While much of the landscape remains dormant, bulbs erupt in vibrant displays of life that fill us with anticipation of the transition of seasons
Winter Planning for Your Vegetable Garden
There’s no better way to beat the winter blues than by dreaming of this season’s garden! Before choosing your plants consider garden size, location, soil and amount of daylight it receives. If your
Discover a Unique Rental Space at Chatfield Farms
Since the land Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms is located on was once a 19th century homestead and farm, we offer some unique rental spaces original to the property. One of these spaces is the
Have you visited our yurt at Chatfield Farms?
If you’ve wandered the wooded trails of Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms you may have noticed an innocuous rounded tent structure situated among the colorful flowers, the majestic Rocky Mountain
Sustainable Collaboration: Agrivoltaics at Chatfield Farms
An innovative and impactful collaboration between Denver Botanic Gardens, Xcel Energy, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the City of Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability
Support the Gardens on Colorado Gives Day
Together, we do so much more. Denver Botanic Gardens is excited to announce Colorado Gives Day coming up on Tuesday, December 6. For 24 hours, Colorado comes together to raise funds for local
Support Local Food
The Chatfield Farms Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program just wrapped up its 12th season of growing food. In 2022 we grew roughly 71,000 pounds of produce. Most of the produce was distributed
Host Your Holiday Party at Chatfield Farms
Glittering cottonwoods twinkle overhead while cheery lights drape a charming barn and adorn Chatfield Farms like a glistening frost. In the distance the foothills of the mountains are still visible
3 Tips to Get Your Garden Ready for Late Fall
The Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) team has had a great growing season at Chatfield Farms. As the season winds down, our focus shifts from planting and harvesting vegetables and flowers to