Garden in a Box

Artist rendering of a mature Biodiversity Nursery garden
Graphic titled "This Garden Kit Includes" showing a plant in a pot captioned "29 starter plants in 4 inch pots", an image captioned "Comprehensive Plant and Care Guide", and an image of gardens at pickup captioned "2 flats per garden kit (29 plants in total)"
Graphic titled "What's inside your Plant and Care Guide?" showing images of a Garden In A Box info sheet, a Plant and Care Guide, and sample planting maps with the text "Detailed planting information, prep and planning tips, xeric basics, watering guidelines, and 2 plant by number maps"
Beardlip penstemon plant with tubular red blooms
Rigid goldenrod plant with yellow blooms and green foliage
Blue Flax flowers with blue petals and a green stem

Biodiversity Nursery

Low-water perennial garden kit including 29 full sun plants.

$202.00

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Description

Green and white icon displaying garden bed dimensions with the text "29 plants or 100 sq ft" underneath, Grey and white Letter N icon with the text "29 of 29 plants are native" underneath, Yellow and white sun icon with the words "full sun exposure (6 plus hours of sun)" underneathRed and white icon of flower blooms with the text "peak bloom spring to fall" underneath, Teal and white icon of a butterfly with the text "attracts pollinators" underneath, Navy and white icon with a mountain image with the text "hardy to 7,000 feet in altitude" underneath

Discover the vibrant world of native plants with the Biodiversity Nursery garden. Designed by Lauren Freels of the City of Boulder Climate Initiatives Office, this 100% native collection boasts 29 plants bringing late season color and essential pollinator habitat to your yard. Perfect for full sun spaces up to 7,000 ft. in elevation, this 100 square foot garden enhances biodiversity while delivering a strong, colorful finish to the growing season.

This garden was created in partnership as part of an exciting citizen science study launched by the City of Boulder’s Climate Initiatives Office . Have you noticed how the seasons seem a little different each year – earlier blooms, later leaves, unexpected weather swings? The study of the timing of seasonal events is called phenology. Learn how you can be part of scientists’ understanding of the story these changes are telling by visiting the Neighborhood Nature Lab.

Product Details

  • View Detailed Plant List
  • Great for areas that receive 6+ hours of sun per day.
  • Designed by City of Boulder Climate Initiatives.
  • Provides food, shelter, and resources for native pollinators of all varieties.
  • Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8.
  • Planting Design for 100 sq. ft.  (5' x 20' rectangle, 12' x 12' x 6' rounded corner).

Plant Varieties

View Detailed Plant List »

  • Beard-lip Penstemon

    Beard-lip Penstemon

    Quantity: 5

  • Black Eyed Susan

    Black Eyed Susan

    Quantity: 2

  • Blue Flax

    Blue Flax

    Quantity: 5

  • Evening Primrose

    Evening Primrose

    Quantity: 6

  • Giant Sacaton Grass

    Giant Sacaton Grass

    Quantity: 3

  • Prairie Sage

    Prairie Sage

    Quantity: 2

  • Rigid Goldenrod

    Rigid Goldenrod

    Quantity: 2

  • Smooth Aster

    Smooth Aster

    Quantity: 4

About Your Garden In A Box

What to Expect
  • Occasionally things don't grow as planned. At times, we may have to substitute specific plants but we will always do our best to maintain the feel and intention of the original design.
  • All orders must be picked up at designated pickup events throughout Colorado.
  • All gardens are intended to be planted in either spring or late summer/fall depending on your pickup date.
  • The starter plants will be small relative to their mature size and may not be in bloom upon pickup.
  • View the FAQs page for more details.

What Customers Say

Lots to Love

Thank you for what you do! This was my second garden in a box. With both, I have appreciated the affordability, quality, and care instructions.

City of Wheat Ridge participant

An Easy Way to Make a Difference

The Garden in a Box Program provided me with an easy avenue to continue saving water, enhancing pollinators and make specific areas of my yard more attractive while demonstrating good stewardship, thank you!

Fort Collins Utilities participant

Easy and Affordable

The program was easy to use, cost effective and all of the plants I got were in great condition! Absolutely zero complaints and plan on using it again.

Town of Berthoud participant