About Us
We turn ordinary yards into vibrant, low-maintenance gardens that invite you outdoors.
Since day one, we’ve believed gardening should feel easy and joyful, not overwhelming. Our small team of plant lovers plans, installs, and cares for gardens of every size, sharing practical tips along the way so you feel confident nurturing your own slice of nature.
Meet the FCG Steering Committee
Carolyn Melphy
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Adrienne Jones
I grew up playing in the dirt with my grandfather, who has been gardening in the Colorado Springs area for over 40 years. Through avid reading about our food culture (Fast Food Nation; Omnivore’s Dilemma; In Defense of Food; Salt, Sugar, Fat), I became dismayed at our current industrial agriculture system and the lack of knowing exactly where our food comes from before it hits the grocery store. This ignited my interest in gardening, homesteading, and a desire to grow Centennial’s local food scene. I have also completed extensive training with Denver Urban Gardens to become a Master Composter and Master Community Gardener.
Martha Riley
If someone told me I couldn’t have a garden any more, I would simply BEG to be allowed to grow tomatoes. Of all the food I grow kale, cucumbers, peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, onions, spinach, lettuce tomatoes are the ones I care about the most. There is nothing quite like a homegrown tomato. Fried green tomatoes? Yum. Bacon and tomato sandwiches? Double yum.
After 30 years in our home in Foxridge, our trees have grown tall and cast way too many shadows over our garden. Our plants don’t thrive as they once did, and produce is slight. Perhaps a small plot at the community garden would allow me to grow all the tomatoes I could desire, and then some to share.
I’m excited about the possibilities new and experienced gardeners sharing ideas and information, people hanging out in the evenings and watering their gardens, children digging in the dirt, the list goes on and on.
I have met many wonderful neighbors in my role as FIA board member and GID rep, and I hope to meet many more as the Foxridge Community Garden begins to thrive.
Jillian Bethune
Chris started this journey with a laptop and a dream to make life simpler for all of us.
Theresa Shaver
Sam turns feedback into fresh ideas and makes sure you feel heard every step.
Creative Storyteller
Taylor shapes words and visuals that turn complex info into friendly moments.