Gardening in Utah has never been easier with these resources. Grow a vegetable garden, learn about Utah's native wildflowers, join a garden club or volunteer at a local community garden. Utah's finest botanical gardens at the Red Butte Garden and Thanksgiving Point offer classes and tips on how to xeriscape your yard or implement water-saving techniques such as which plants are the most drought-tolerant.
How To Grow A Garden in Utah
Utah State University
Everything gardening in Utah from soil analysis to zone and climate information from the Utah State University. Join Utah's Master Gardner's Association.
Utah State University extension
Conservation Garden Park at Jordan Valley
Learn how to grow a water-wise garden and visit their Conservation Garden Park for ideas on water-wise garden design.
Conservation Garden Park at Jordan Valley
Take Gardening Classes
Red Butte Gardens
At Red Butte Gardens, let the experts show you how to grow a drought-tolerant garden, get monthly gardening tips or learn how to compost. Lectures, hands-on workshops and birding tours are available. Located at 285 Connor Street #66A, Salt Lake City, UT 84113-5040.
Thanksgiving Point Gardens
Take workshops and classes at Thanksgiving Point Gardens or just stroll through the 55 lushly planted acres. The Children's Discovery Garden opens every year on March 29th.
The Utah Botanical Center
The Rasmussen Teaching Garden at the Utah Botanical Center is an off-campus horticulture education center for Utah State University students and the community. Located at 725 Sego Lily Drive in Kaysville, Utah.
Tree Utah
Learn more about ecological gardening and how to prune your trees at Tree Utah. This organization is dedicated to urban and community forestry and ecological restoration.
Join A State Gardening Association
Utah Native Plant Society
Learn more about Utah's native plants by joining the Utah Native Plant Society.
Become A Member of a Garden Club
Utah Rose Society
The Utah Rose Society has information on the best varieties of roses to grow in Utah plus a rose garden and monthly socials at the Sugarhouse Park Garden Club Building on 1602 East 2100 South.
Participate in a Community Garden
Wasatch Community Gardens
- Grateful Tomato Garden
800 South 600 East
Tomato seeds donated by Tomato Fest are planted in this ½ acre plot along with other vegetables by the Wasatch Gardens Youth Program and other volunteers. - 4th East Garden
553 South 400 East
Located between two apartment buildings, this community garden is a long-time staple for downtown residents. This garden is in danger of development. - Fairpark Garden
1037 West 300 North
A west-side garden that uses a rain water collection system to irrigate the veggies. The Wasatch Gardens Youth Program and volunteers keep up with the weeds. - Marmalade Garden
228 West 600 North
There are twelve plots ready to be planted in this north Salt Lake garden.
Learn more about these gardens at Wasatch Gardens
Utah G.A.R.D.E.N.S.
- Main Street Garden
2500 South Main Street
Rent a thirty-foot row for just $30.00 per year. Water is provided. - Jordan River Trail Garden
3000 South 1100 West
It's just $1.00 per linear foot row. Rows are available in 10 and 40 foot sections. - Historic Sandy Community Garden
8400 South 115 East
Plant your own 40 foot strip for just $40.00. Water is provided. - Community Youth Gardens
3185 South 1100 West
10400 South 2200 West
These gardens are sponsored in conjunction with the Salt Lake County 4H program.
Learn more about participating in these community gardens or sign up for your row at Utah G.A.R.D.E.N.S.