{"id":266,"date":"2026-06-03T15:42:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T21:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/?post_type=garden-cpt&#038;p=266"},"modified":"2026-06-04T15:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T21:37:06","slug":"clayton-community-demonstration-garden","status":"publish","type":"garden-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/garden\/arapahoe-gardens\/clayton-community-demonstration-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Clayton Community Demonstration Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2098a6fa wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Garden information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This is a unique community garden. It\u2019s part of a partnership between Clayton Elementary School,&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/colorado-master-gardener\/\">Colorado Master Gardeners<\/a><\/strong>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dug.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Denver Urban Gardens<\/strong><\/a>. The partnership aims to use the Colorado Master Gardeners\u2019 plot to show and share gardening tips and techniques, and for Clayton students to learn about gardening and share their excitement and knowledge with their families and community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">CMGs plant and maintain a Demonstration Garden. We put into practice the research based information that we have learned through our training. We enjoy sharing these best practices with all who visit the garden. We\u2019ve successfully grown varieties of tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, root crops, greens, peas, beans, flowers, etc. All of our produce is shared with the community and also donated to Integrated Family Community Services and the school districts Englewood Resource Center. The Clayton Community Garden has been able to donate hundreds of pounds of produce to those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Early in the spring, Colorado Master Gardeners, in collaboration with the Clayton STEAM Instructor, meet with students. The students have the opportunity to have hands on experiences with many gardening and plant related topics. In addition, CMGs collaborate with each class to plan, and plant their grade level plots. During this time CMGs work with the students in learning the importance of each part of the plant, what a plant needs to be healthy and the importance of pollination in producing fruits and seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-541e4766 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"371\" data-id=\"278\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-16.webp\" alt=\"A table displays baskets and containers of fresh vegetables, including tomatoes, green beans, peppers, cucumbers, and leafy greens in an outdoor garden setting.\" class=\"wp-image-278\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-16.webp 640w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-16.webp?resize=300,174 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-16.webp?resize=600,348 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-17.webp\" alt=\"A hand holds two ripe orange tomatoes in front of a garden filled with small yellow flowers.\" class=\"wp-image-277\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-17.webp 480w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-17.webp?resize=225,300 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-6-1-rotated-1.webp\" alt=\"A variety of carrots in different colors, including orange, yellow, and purple, are laid out on a cloth with leafy tops attached.\" class=\"wp-image-274\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-6-1-rotated-1.webp 480w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-6-1-rotated-1.webp?resize=225,300 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-19.webp\" alt=\"A yellow\u2011and\u2011black butterfly rests on bright orange flowers surrounded by green leaves.\" class=\"wp-image-275\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-19.webp 480w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-19.webp?resize=225,300 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" data-id=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-13.webp\" alt=\"An instructor holds up a plant while speaking to two youth standing nearby in a garden area with raised beds and trees in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-279\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-13.webp 240w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-13.webp?resize=225,300 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-7-1-rotated-1.webp\" alt=\"A person stands in a garden holding a basket filled with fresh vegetables, including squash, peppers, and tomatoes.\" class=\"wp-image-273\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-7-1-rotated-1.webp 480w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-7-1-rotated-1.webp?resize=225,300 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"218\" height=\"320\" data-id=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-12.webp\" alt=\"An adult and a child kneel on the ground planting a small seedling in a garden bed with hand tools.\" class=\"wp-image-272\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/arapahoe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2026\/06\/Clayton-Pic-12.webp 218w, 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