Treasure Island Demonstration Garden

About

Treasure Island Demonstration Garden is an acre of public garden space located along the Poudre River Trail adjacent to the Eastman Wetlands Experience. Half of the garden is dedicated to growing produce for the Windsor- Severance Food Pantry, and the other half of the garden demonstrates annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees that are well adjusted to growing in Windsor, Colorado with an emphasis on water- wise plants. Visit for a quite stroll, a guided tour, an educational class, or just for fun! 

vegetable garden with a sign that reads I Grow For My Community

History

The garden was founded through a partnership with the Town of Windsor and a group of passionate volunteers in 2007. The volunteers saw a community need for a public garden and worked to make the vision a reality. Over the years, the garden is grown into a well- loved amenity where people can come to enjoy nature, learn about gardening, and serve their community. 

view of grasses, shrubs, and perennials in the gardenDemonstration

From companion planting to color arrangements, xeriscape to water- wise, the garden demonstrates gardening practices that make for beautiful landscapes and are well- adapted to the unique climate and resources found in Windsor, Colorado. Visitors will find vegetables, herbs, roses, dahlias, annuals, perennials, a crevice garden, and more on display. PlantSelect® varieties are featured throughout the garden, which are waterwise plants especially adapted to the high plains and intermountain regions. 

hands holding onions in front of rows of vegetables in the garden

Vegetable Production

All vegetables at Treasure Island Demonstration Garden are grown for the Windsor- Severance Food Pantry. Please do not pick the vegetables because they are grown for donation only. There are no plots for rent at this garden site. If you would like to learn more about vegetable gardening in your own backyard, ask a volunteer during your visit or join the team as a volunteer!