Getting Garden Volunteers Off to a Good Start: When managing the communal work of your garden, preparing your garden volunteers early in the season will help keep them engaged for the long term. Get these volunteers off to a good start by… Setting up systems for effective communication that are easy to use and manage. […]
Toolshed Tips: Wintertime Garden Gatherings
Wintertime Garden Gatherings As the green of our gardens finally get buried in the snow (or not!) many of us gardeners search for ways to stay connected to the growing we love and to the fellow gardeners we miss. Below are a few ideas for continuing to surround ourselves with green by growing, learning and […]
Toolshed Tips: Garden Leadership Support
Rejuvenate Your December tip: Community and school gardens can be demanding efforts and the nature of many who are involved in their coordination is to give, give, and then give some more. As a garden leader, you do the work because you see the need and you’re passionate about gardens, fresh food, and your community. […]
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 […]
Toolshed Tips: Budgeting and Fundraising
Garden Budgeting and Fundraising
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