By Libby Weiland Your April Tip: The days are approaching when your community or school garden will transition from dream to reality—buzzing with people, plants, and other life! By now you should already have an idea of the basic structure of your garden—whether the beds will be individually or communally maintained. However, every garden has […]
Toolshed Tips: Grow Your Network of Support
By Libby Weiland Your March tip: As you get ready for a new season in your community or school garden, it’s useful to think about who’s involved, what they have to offer, and any additional support you’ll need to pull off another successful year. Start by asking yourself: Who makes our garden run? Grab a […]
Toolshed Tips: Garden Application Packet
By Libby Weiland Your February tip: Many New England gardeners mark February on their calendars as a time to cozy up with favorite seed catalogs and begin planning what to grow in the garden this year. For community and school garden leaders it’s also time to prepare for all the people who will be growing […]
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 […]
Toolshed Tips: Season Wrap-up Report
By Libby Weiland Your November Tip: While it’s still fresh on your mind, take the time to pull together reflections on the garden season and ideas for the future. A season wrap-up report will provide you with record of what happened in your garden, fodder for funders and other supporters, ready-to-go promotional content, and a […]
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