Presented to you by Vermont Community Garden Network, this webinar provides: tips from gardening expert Charlie Nardozzi on in-the-garden season extension techniques, inspiration on how to build and manage a community hoop house from Bethany Dunbar of Center for an Agricultural Economy and Hardwick Community Garden, and lessons from Olivia Brooks, Morgan Willis and Phyllis […]
Toolshed Tips: Share Your Bounty
Share Your Bounty By Libby Weiland, Statewide Network Coordinator Although this year’s harvests are coming a little later in most Vermont gardens, the time of abundance is just around the bend. What better way to celebrate your piles of tomatoes and zucchini than to share the bounty! Whether it’s swapping plentiful veggies with fellow gardeners, sharing […]
Toolshed Tips: Integrated Pest Management
A Garden Leader’s Guide to Integrated Pest Management By Libby Weiland, Statewide Network Coordinator
New Ideas for Your Garden
From Carolina Lukac, Garden Education Manager & Libby Weiland, Statewide Network Coordinator
Toolshed Tips: Fundraising Tools
Fundraising Tools By Libby Weiland, Statewide Network Coordinator
Toolshed Tips: Go Wild for Pollinators
Go Wild for Pollinators While Educating and Building Your Community
Toolshed Tips: Organize a Seed Swap
Celebrate National Seed Swap Day! By Libby Weiland, Statewide Network Coordinator Join gardeners across the country in the age-old tradition of sharing seeds. National Seed Swap Day takes place every year on the last Saturday of January—this year on January 28th. Seed swaps in Vermont typically take place between January and March, in time for […]
Toolshed Tips: Garden Leadership Skills
Build Your Skills Congratulations on supporting the growth of another season in your community or school garden! With another year under your belt you’ve likely learned more about what works and what doesn’t work in managing your garden. As the season draws to an end, reflect on what you’ve learned and what you want to […]
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 […]