The 2024  workshop series will offer techniques, tips and tools for small-scale gardeners to mitigate and adapt to climate change through nature-based solutions. Workshops take place at farms and community gardens around Burlington. We’ve partnered with the Intervale Center to organize the series and we are pleased to offer these workshops FREE and open to everyone, made possible by […]

We are delighted to welcome these new faces to our team as we gear up for the growing season.  Visit our Staff & Board webpage to learn more about the people who bring VGN’s work to life. Katharyn Hassan, Sowing Seeds Spring Intern Audrey Tassey, Chittenden County Garden Coordinator Nic Stevens, Washington County Garden Coordinator […]

As we gear up for the season ahead, we always appreciate helping hands to work alongside us in gardens.  VGN is a City Market Community Outreach Partner, which means that co-op members can receive discounts for every hour volunteered with VGN.  We are delighted to welcome everyone interested in supporting our work, so whether you […]

In late November we read through Margaret Roach’s article in the NYTimes “This Seed Season, Consider a Catalog That Takes a Different Approach”, and felt inspired to share our complementary version of some of our favorite seed catalogs. We’ve included brief descriptions of seed companies that made our list and links to online catalogs for easy […]

Temps are low and mountains are covered in snow! For many of us gardeners, winter is a time for rest, reflection, and for planning the season ahead. Any growth at this time of year is usually from within ourselves – unless one partakes in growing microgreens! Whether you have a full grow light setup in […]