Supporting community and school gardens in Vermont.
This is the time of year for recommitting to health goals, making new habits, and embarking on new endeavors to raise the quality of our lives and the lives of our neighbors. As we work to keep our resolutions, it behooves us to ask ourselves: What tools can help us meet your our goals? Maybe […]
Growing food builds community health and resiliency, educates children and feeds people! Will you please be part of the solution to hunger prevention, food justice and responsible land stewardship by supporting our garden education & grant programs with a gift today? Please click the button below to support our work in the upcoming year.
To till or not to till, that is the question… By Libby Weiland, Statewide Network Coordinator One of the things I love most about community gardens–and I’m struck by it each time I pay a visit–is the fact that there are as many growing methods and gardening styles as there are gardeners to employ them. […]
If you are steeped in the world of gardening you know that the needs and benefits of our gardens continue well beyond the heat of the summer months. Therefore it is our job to spread the good news that–it’s not over yet! Not only are there still plenty of tasks to complete, but also loads […]
“Grow Gardens Everywhere for Everyone” By Marilyn Chiarello (Edible Brattleboro) & Libby Weiland (VCGN) In January, 2015, Edible Brattleboro founder Marilyn Chiarello was first inspired to bring edible landscapes to Brattleboro after viewing Pam Warhurst’s TED Talk, entitled “How We Can Eat Our Landscapes.” With the support of Post Oil Solutions, a not-for-profit that develops […]
Hear from employees about their own experience with workplace gardens!
When building your budget for starting a community garden–or really any garden project for that matter–take a moment to consider some creative and engaging routes for seeking materials and support. Double the Value: donated materials and in-kind support Not to underestimate the value of actual funds to support your project, but engaging your community by […]
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As you head into your season we want to remind you of all the tools and tips at your fingertips–right here on the VCGN website! Need some gardening advice? Check out our NEW Growing in the Garden page for a list of VCGN staff picks for go-to gardening websites, guides, books, articles and more. Looking […]
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