About Us
This is the eighth year that Grow Girls' Farm has been growing food for the Arvada Community. Our growing practices focus on the health of the soil using only organic practices. Grow Girls' Farm builds soil through organic amendments, cover cropping, crop rotation, companion planting and mulching. We use drip irrigation to conserve water. Denise Ery and Elaine Silburn have come together to collaborate on the CSA program. Together, Denise and Elaine grow a wide variety of wonderful nutrient dense food!
We invite you to learn more about the people of our farm.
Denise Ery- Master Gardener
Denise grew up in Belpre, Ohio. As a child she learned to garden with her grandmother. Some of her earliest memories are snapping beans in the garden with her. It was here that she learned to love and care for the soil and crops- instilling in her a compassion for things that grow. A seed was planted that would help her begin to understand the impact it has on us all. This compassion runs in her family. Her father, 91, still works a local garden community that puts out tons of food for people in need in the Belpre area. Denise has a passion for sustainable and organic produce, the quality of the soil and helping others discover this love of the soil from the young to the young at heart.
Elaine Silburn-Marketing Manager
Elaine is a native of Colorado who grew up in beautiful Golden., CO. She grew up learning to appreciate nature, creativity and what it means to be family. Working in the family business, she learned how to lead and grow a business. Planning, implementing, and overseeing marketing strategies to drive brand growth, attract customers, and achieve business goals. She oversees the creation and execution of campaigns across various channels (digital, print, social media, etc.). Elaine plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the business and its target audience while ensuring measurable outcomes and sustainable growth. The more Elaine learned about our issues as a planet, the more she saw the need for stronger communities where food is produced locally and with the greater environment in mind. Part of her dedication to this movement is to make this world a better place for her eleven grandchildren.
Natacha Vivana Garcia-Plant Scientist
Natacha has 33 years of experience. She found her calling at the family's homestead in Camuy, Puerto Rico. Cultivating a deep connection to the land and a passion for growing fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, and livestock. Since then, she has learned hydroponics, cloning, aquaponics, composting methods, beneficial bug rearing, and compost/amendment teas. Driven by a commitment to help the world with pesticide free regenerative farming, organic practices, water conservation experiments, supporting local food systems, environmental stewardship, and working with locals to reduce waste. Natacha believes in nourishing the community while respecting the earth. This is Natacha's second year with Grow Girl Organics. We appreciate her hard work, knowledge and dedication!
