Workshops

VGN offers garden workshops on varying topics throughout the season.  The best way to keep in touch and hear about workshops as soon as they are announced is by following us on Instagram (@vtgardens) and by signing up for our monthly newsletter (scroll down to the footer of this webpage to join our mailing list).

Fire Cider Make & Take on October 18 – visit our Greenhouse page for more details!

 

Revitalize Challenging Soils via Cover Crop & Bed Prep Techniques 

Join us in the garden for a unique opportunity to witness a soil remediation project in action! This interactive workshop will dive into cover cropping, soil testing, and explore different bed prep techniques used to bring back some life into tired soils. Workshop is FREE for everyone thanks to the City of Burlington, Parks & Recreation Department and their Conservation Legacy Fund Grant. 

Where: Thriving Gardens Course Teaching Garden @ ETHAN ALLEN HOMESTEAD, Burlington

When: Tuesday September 16th, 5:30-6:30pm

What to Expect:

  • A behind-the-scenes look at a soil remediation project in action

  • Real-time comparisons of different bed prep strategies – sheet mulching, deep tilling, broadforking- and the effects of each method on plant growth.

  • Tips on applying cover crops throughout the growing season

  • Hands-on demo: Try out a broadfork and practice broadcasting cover crop seeds

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this is your chance to learn about soil regenerative techniques that you can take home to your own garden. 
Click here to RSVP .
 

 

Questions? Please email carolina@vtgardens.org 

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