Prop swap at Fletcher Memorial Library

LUDLOW, Vt. – A prop swap is a gathering to exchange plant cuttings, also called “props,” from existing plants – essentially a plant swap focused on propagating new plants from cuttings rather than trading whole potted plants. Participants bring their … Continued

Springfield Garden Club receives state awards

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The Federated Garden Clubs of Vermont’s 16 garden clubs held their annual meeting recently in Manchester, Vt. This meeting was an opportunity to honor and recognize the time, effort, and resources expended by each club’s work and … Continued

Rich Earth Palooza: A Celebration of Local Food Cycles

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – Celebrate Brattleboro’s local food cycles at the Rich Earth Palooza, a day of fun and learning about how food is grown, composted, and recycled. Join us for art, music, and exhibits from organizations working on creative approaches … Continued

Gardening to absorb the storm

REGION – Seed catalogues in the mail and planting supplies at the store are welcoming signs of spring. Given the rains and flooding of 2023, now is a good time to think about creating gardens that can help protect your … Continued

Rockingham Library receives grant for “Seed to Spoon”

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – The Rockingham Free Public Library has received a $15,000 Sustainable and Resilient New England Libraries Grant from the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, which will support “From Seed to Spoon: Cultivating Community.” The purpose of … Continued

“It’s Time To Start Seeds!”

SPRINGFEILD, Vt. – On Saturday, March 16, at 11 a.m., join us at the Springfield Town Library for the presentation “It’s Time to Start Seeds!” New and experienced gardeners alike will enjoy this talk with Christine Terramane from Eureka Organic … Continued

Straw bale gardening with GMG

LONDONDERRY, Vt. – The Green Mountain Gardeners are hosting a program by Peter Isakson on straw bale gardening on Monday, March 4, at 11 a.m., at the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad. This meeting is open to the public and all … Continued

Getting Started with Seed Saving

CHESTER, Vt. – Do you love gardening? Growing your own food? Have you taken the process to the next step? On Thursday, June 8, at 3 p.m., there will be a Seed-Saver Workshop at Dream Barn Hollow, located at 2868 … Continued

Edible gardening and landscaping

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Saturday, June 3, at 1 p.m., landscaper and naturalist John Root will discuss how to establish and maintain a variety of trees, shrubs, vines, canes, and herbaceous perennials that can be grown in New England … Continued

Green Mountain Gardeners offer college scholarship

REGION – The Green Mountain Gardeners (GMG) are now accepting applications for the Lib Thieme Scholarship. This $1500, four-year scholarship provides assistance to a graduating high school senior for college or vocational studies in environmental sciences, landscape design, conservation, agriculture, … Continued

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