Community Garden

Teaching Vegetable Garden

The Teaching Vegetable Garden is an outdoor classroom and community resource, completed in 2022 through a sponsorship from Olson Outdoors and a partnership with Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens.

Teaching Vegetable Garden
640 Main St
Broomfield, CO, 80020
A small group of participants gather around a raised garden bed during a hands‑on teaching session, examining leafy green vegetables and trellised plants, with fencing, open fields, and trees visible in the background on a sunny day.

The concept

The garden was created and planted with a focus on access and exploration for all abilities and backgrounds. There are seven raised beds showcasing vegetable varieties and growing techniques, including a sensory garden and, of course, Broomfield’s namesake, Broomcorn! CSU Extension hosts field trips and community classes for adults, youth and families. Find current programs at compass.broomfield.org, and subscribe to the CSU Extension monthly newsletter to stay up to date on new garden programs. 

Community connections

Colorado Master Gardeners lead the planting and maintenance of the garden, with help from other community volunteers. Garden harvests are donated to Broomfield FISH on a regular basis through Grow and Give, a statewide project from CSU Extension that helps get backyard produce to Coloradans in need.

Location

The Teaching Vegetable Garden is located behind the  Brunner Farmhouse on the northeast corner of West Midway Blvd. and Main Street. The gardens are open to the public at all times. 

Vegetable garden resources

CSU Extension and Grow and Give offer many, many vegetable gardening resources. Here are direct links to a few of the publications found on these websites: