Community Garden at Copper Ridge School

Community Garden at Copper Ridge School

The long-awaited DC Ranch Community Garden at Copper Ridge School will break ground just in time for residents and students to enjoy the fall planting season.

The highly-functional design reflects traditional farm and garden aesthetics and provides optimal opportunities for gardeners.

The Garden will be devoted to sustainable organic practices, including composting and seed harvesting, and will ultimately feature a commemorative brick pathway that recognizes donors and supporters.

Get your hands dirty with these Garden Programs

Community Work Days
Several works days are scheduled this summer through the Garden's opening in the fall. Sign up to build a tool shed, construct plant beds, and install soil.

Garden Mentor
Experienced gardeners as mentors to coach beginners or those less experiences with the southwest desert climate. Mentors answer questions, provide planting advice and general support for aspiring gardeners.

Advisory Committee Member
Provide ongoing guidance to Garden operations including strategic oversight, financial review, project planning and fundraising.

How to get involved

For more information, contact Community Executive Director Suzanne Walden-Wells at suzanne.waldenwells@dcranchinc.com or 480.419.5303.

Interested in reserving a plot? Download an application.

Garden Resources

The Urban Farm
This home-based farm in north central Phoenix is the backdrop for gardening “Boot Camps” and tons of classes and workshops. Edibles and supplies are also available for purchase at their on-site retail store.

Vynnie the Gardener
Join Vynnie’s blog for articles, tips and how-to videos to make your garden grow.

Desert Botanical Garden
It’s more than cactus! Ongoing classes and workshops provide instruction on how to grow vegetables and herbs in the desert Southwest.

American Community Gardening Association
This national membership organization is the preeminent source for community gardening best practices.

The Simple Farm
This lovely little farm is located close by in north Scottsdale and offers weekly Parisian inspired markets. In addition to fruits and vegetables, you can pick up hand crafted cheese courtesy of the goats that are raised on the property.

Square Foot Gardening Foundation
This organization hopes to end world hunger by teaching people how to grow healthy food based on the Square Foot Gardening method created by founder Mel Bartholomew. The web site is also a great source for tips, tools and resources.

Seed Sources
A fellow community gardener shared this source for Italian heirloom tomato seeds.

Upon completion, the Garden will be a true culmination of our community's joint efforts and a place to continue the legacy of community building for future generations of residents and students.