Waterwise Community Field Blog: A Frosty Photo Showcase

These photos from Resource Central participants show that low-water gardens can impress all year long!

A belated Happy New Year from me and everyone here at Resource Central! I thought it would be nice to ring in 2026 with a special winter-friendly field blog post. As some of you might have already seen when the winners were announced, many of our program participants across the state shared photos with us during our Garden In A Box Frosty Photo Contest last December.

Thank you to everyone who submittted photos and shared what Garden In A Box means to you. We received so many awesome entries, so I’ve picked out a few more to share with y’all! Hope you enjoy viewing, and let’s all hope this winter starts feeling a little more like winter pretty soon. We need that snowpack!

a mini-snowman in front of waterwise plants — Elizabeth R. of Loveland shared this adorable mini-snowman, decorated with natural items from the garden.

a backyard garden with a bridge, covered in snow — Cheryl M. of Erie sent in this chilly backyard scene. Cheryl told us that they’ve been a Garden In A Box participant since 2006!

flowers with a dusting of fresh snow — A colorful close-up from Denver’s Claire S., who tells us that Garden In A Box has transformed their backyard from a “muddy pit to a beautiful natural landscape throughout all seasons!”

two dogs playing in the snow — Who says our furry friends can’t enjoy winter in the garden? Kathe C. of Louisville shared this photo of two pups enjoying the snow!

a snow-covered backyard with trails — Brrrr! Stephanie N. from Fort Collins shows us that waterwise gardens can be gorgeous all year long! “Native plants rule!”, they tell us.

A fox in a snowy garden — Lisa P. from Steamboat Springs had this striking garden visitor! It seems wildlife abounds, even in the winter.

I know we just got into the winter mindset here, but don’t forget that the Garden In A Box spring sale is right around the corner on March 11! You can even preview designs for this year now and plan ahead for your next (or first!) Garden In A Box kit.

As always, thanks for tuning in. ‘Til next time – stay safe in any winter adventures, from the backyard to beyond!

-Garrett

At Resource Central, we believe that we can build a resilient and waterwise Colorado together through local action on a massive scale.

The individuals featured in this blog series are only snapshots of the work that’s being done by so many Coloradans to work toward that goal. So, whether you’re just starting to improve your water efficiency, are a seasoned low-water gardener, or are reading this blog and learning about waterwise gardening for the first time, thank you for joining us in creating a more waterwise future.

Are you interested in sharing your story or know of someone who would be great to feature? Email me with details!

And don’t forget! You can always find more inspiring stories using the Waterwise Communities tag on our blog page!