Join us for the last event in our Garden Like a Farmer workshop series! This will be a facilitated discussion to reflect upon the challenges of this season and collectively discuss nature-based solutions for mitigating and adapting to climate change, specifically for small-scale growers. The 2024 growing season included unprecedented weather patterns – heat waves, […]

We are excited to share our 2023 Impact Report.  We hope the rich photos will provide inspiration as you tend the soil at the start of this growing season.  Thank you to all the volunteers and supporters as we continue to GROW TOGETHER! https://www.flipsnack.com/BDFEF5AA9F7/vermont-garden-network-2023-annual-impact-report/full-view.html

In a recent Instagram post, we reflected on our observations from our late summer gardens that survived the July flood, torrential downpours, extreme heat, and the accompanying pest and disease pressure that gardens are experiencing with a changing climate. As we walk through fields and gardens where VGN programs persevere despite the weather and pivot […]

Here are the most helpful resources we’ve found to guide small-scale and commercial growers in the flood recovery process. Flood Resources webpage  

One way we are exploring themes of soil health, climate resiliency, and agroecology at the garden-scale is by experimenting with different mulching options for covering garden beds. We see organic farms all around us using extensive amounts of plastic mulch and we’ve wondered about the benefits at the garden scale. We are also concerned at […]