Rebuild With A Waterwise Garden
Resource Central is partnering with Community Foundation Boulder County to offer perennial, waterwise Garden In A Box kits to any fire-affected homes that were damaged or destroyed in the 2021 Marshall Fire in an effort to assist in the rebuild effort. Qualifying homes will be eligible to receive up to five 100 square foot gardens for FREE. We are hoping this partnership assists our community in rebuilding “home,” which includes your yard!
TO GET STARTED, fill out the online interest form, and we’ll be in touch.
Program Status Update: We are accepting applications for Spring 2025. One application per address. This is a one-time-only offer, no repeat applications will be approved at this time.
What Is Garden In A Box?
- A waterwise garden alternative to turf grass. Learn more here.
- DIY garden kit comes with starter plants, plant-by-number maps, and plant care information.
- Our gardens are available to claim in either
- March for pick up in the spring (May & June)
- June for pick up in the fall (August & September)
- Eligibility does not expire if you need to move to a later season.
How It Works
After your interest form is received and reviewed, we will reach out to notify you of your approval status. All approved applicants will receive a link to an ordering form at the beginning of their selected Garden In A Box season (March for Spring season, June for Late Summer). Please do not place orders without first being approved or you will not receive the full discount! If approved, you are eligible to receive up to 5 gardens from the selections below.
Eligibility
- Any homes deemed “damaged” or “destroyed” by Marshall Fire are eligible. This designation will be verified after your application is submitted via the official Damage Assessment Map.
- If your property is not listed as damaged or destroyed on the map, our updated guidelines require one of the following criteria to apply to you in order to participate:
- You have obtained a building permit from your jurisdiction for repairs or renovations for fire-related damages.
- Or if you can confirm your landscaping was damaged or destroyed by Marshall Fire by signing an affidavit.
- Qualifying homes are eligible for up to five qualifying Garden In A Box kits free of cost.
- Gardens are offered on a first-come, first-served basis each season to those who apply and qualify.
Eager To Start Planning a New Garden?
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