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 […]

The Seven Sisters of Abenaki Indigenous Agriculture

One of the recurring themes during my first season gardening in Vermont has been seeds – where seeds originally come from and how to honor the sacredness of life within a seed when seeds are so abundant and readily available in Vermont.  Last month I went to a workshop on northeastern indigenous crops hosted by […]

Summertime with Gardens For Learning

By Carolina Lukac, Garden Education Specialist

A new garden grows in Charlotte

Albert’s Way in Charlotte has a new community garden.

Scarcity and Abundance: A reflection on seeds and culture

By Carolina Lukac VCGN Garden Education Specialist

Garden Spotlight: VNA Family Play Program

By Livia Donicova The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is a non-profit agency that provides in-home health services to individuals and families. Their programs provide services in Chittenden and Grand Isle counties for all stages of life, from prenatal care and family programs, to end-of-life care. Operated by the VNA Family Room in Burlington’s Old North End, the […]

Garden Spotlight: Project Inspiration

As you plan your school or community garden for 2015, don’t forget to think outside of the box. Here are some creative, fun, and innovative projects from gardens around VT. Lothrop Elementary School’s Pollinator Program At Lothrop Elemnetary is Pittsford , 2014 was the “Year of the Bee.” Jan, the enrichment/technology teacher, was concerned about […]

NEW: Successful School Garden Videos

These three videos showcase school gardens around the state.  The sites – Westminster Center School, Mount Anthony Union Middle School, and Burlington School Food Project’s Hunt Middle School and Burlington High School – were chosen for their successful and innovative approaches to community involvement, curriculum integration, and engaging youth. Each video includes stories and footage […]

Garden Spotlight: Bringing Cultures Together in a Community Garden

Barre’s Metro Way Community Garden Looks to the Future

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