VCGN visited four sites with unique compost systems for this Fall’s Grow It! workshops:
Toolshed Tips: Invite Community into Your Garden
A Special Invitation While your garden is still in its full glory, send a special invite to neighbors, volunteers, teachers, parents, donors, local officials and other current or potential stakeholders to come see your garden at its best. This is a great way to thank the people who have made contributions and inspire new partnerships […]
Toolshed Tips: Garden Volunteers
Top Ten Ideas Worth Sharing: Supporting Garden Volunteers
Williston’s Oliver Gardner Community Garden Makes a Move
By Aaron DaCosta In late April, the Oliver Gardner Community Garden moved their raised beds, stakes, hoses, and rain barrels across town to Williston Central School. The site had been located behind Gardener’s Supply near Taft Corners for the past seven years. The land owner had allowed the garden group to set up there and […]
VCGN Collaborates with New England Grassroots Environment Fund
The deadline for New England Grassroots Environment Fund‘s (NEGEF) Grow grant is quickly approaching–coming up March 15, 2016! This grant offers $1,000-$3,500 for established school and community gardens to increase capacity, collaborate, and leverage impact. In addition to grant funds, 2016 Grow grantees who are based in Vermont receive planning support and technical assistance from VCGN […]