We were honored to be invited to share a conversation on NPR’s StoryCorp, featuring stories from frontline workers during the Covid pandemic. Carolina, VGN Co-Executive Director, and Jean Hamilton, a long-time collaborator, reflect on spending covid days focused on food access, the evolution of collective gardening, and the magic of seeds. Listen here: https://archive.storycorps.org/interviews/carolina-lukac-and-jean-hamilton/
New rainwater catchment systems used for a recent 100+pollinator planting
With the goal to create water access for community gardeners during shoulder season months (April/May and October/November) and during climate related stresses like prolonged droughts, Burlington Area Community Gardens (BACG) reinvigorated their water catchment systems at all community garden sites in the Burlington area. On average, the City of Burlington garden maintenance crew turns public […]
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Greenhouse Manager, part-time, seasonal, start date March 2026 – application deadline January 13.
Volunteer in the Garden
We appreciate extra helping hands to support our fall garden cleanup tasks!
VGN in the News
Vermont Public, VT Digger and ABC have all recently reported on VGN’s work.
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