Tarping Techniques

While waiting for the ground to warm, we use this time to prep beds and plan for organic weed control. Bootstrap Farmer is a resource we trust with lots of photos and instructional how-tos.

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Growing Microgreens Workshop

If you can't wait to get seeds sprouting why not grow some microgreens! Join us for a free workshop

April 19th 2-3pm at the Greenhouse at Landry Park.

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We were humbled by the 150+ community member turn out and their enthusiasm for growing vegetables. So many happy faces walked away with seed packets to start their gardens.

It takes many layers of the onion to educate community members on how to garden like a farmer using climate resilient techniques. Thanks to our partnership with the City of Winooski, our infrastructure funder Vermont Food Bank and event sponsors Skinny Pancake and Gardeners Supply for helping us realize this dream.

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VGN is growing and proud to welcome Ainsley Marsh, the newest fulltime Garden Educator to our team.

Ainsley will support the City of Burlington Climate Legacy Fund projects and builds on an important step towards our capacity growth and community impact.

Ainsley brings a strong background in sustainable agriculture and horticulture. She holds a degree in Sustainable Horticulture and has worked in diverse farming environments, from raising livestock in Maine to practicing permaculture in France and biodynamic farming in New York.

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We're no spring onion to the world of alliums and we can't get enough of this versatile veggie. Last month we focused on types of onions and how to grow them. This month we continue with a guide to cooking them. (And preventing tears!)

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