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

Toolshed Tips: Evaluate the Season

Your October Tip: As you begin to wrap up the season, there’s no better time to take stock of your successes, challenges, and lessons learned from this year’s garden. You can start by asking yourselves as garden leaders and your garden community some basic questions. Record your answers, so they can be used to inform […]

The Seven Sisters of Abenaki Indigenous Agriculture

One of the recurring themes during my first season gardening in Vermont has been seeds – where seeds originally come from and how to honor the sacredness of life within a seed when seeds are so abundant and readily available in Vermont.  Last month I went to a workshop on northeastern indigenous crops hosted by […]

Summertime with Gardens For Learning

By Carolina Lukac, Garden Education Specialist

A new garden grows in Charlotte

Albert’s Way in Charlotte has a new community garden.

Scarcity and Abundance: A reflection on seeds and culture

By Carolina Lukac VCGN Garden Education Specialist

Garden Spotlight: VNA Family Play Program

By Livia Donicova The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is a non-profit agency that provides in-home health services to individuals and families. Their programs provide services in Chittenden and Grand Isle counties for all stages of life, from prenatal care and family programs, to end-of-life care. Operated by the VNA Family Room in Burlington’s Old North End, the […]

Garden Spotlight: Project Inspiration

As you plan your school or community garden for 2015, don’t forget to think outside of the box. Here are some creative, fun, and innovative projects from gardens around VT. Lothrop Elementary School’s Pollinator Program At Lothrop Elemnetary is Pittsford , 2014 was the “Year of the Bee.” Jan, the enrichment/technology teacher, was concerned about […]

NEW: Successful School Garden Videos

These three videos showcase school gardens around the state.  The sites – Westminster Center School, Mount Anthony Union Middle School, and Burlington School Food Project’s Hunt Middle School and Burlington High School – were chosen for their successful and innovative approaches to community involvement, curriculum integration, and engaging youth. Each video includes stories and footage […]

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