The Garden at 485 Elm
People growing together:
A collaborative community garden in Montpelier, Vermont

Welcome to The Garden!

Planting Garlic in 2023 to Harvest in 2024

Planting Garlic in 2023 to Harvest in 2024

Once Vermont is well into fall frosts, it's garlic planting time. Waiting until extended warm spells have ended ensures the garlic won't germinate and begin growing until spring. Flashback to midsummer: We harvested the garlic planted in 2022 and reserved hundreds of...

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What else is growing at the garden?

Tomatoes!

Tomatoes!

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Final Tilling Before Planting!

Final Tilling Before Planting!

Thanks to Steph Olsen and the Montpelier Parks Department. Want to help hoe & sow this weekend?  Please leave a comment with your contact info.

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Wish List

Wish List

The Garden at 485 Elm seeks Garden cart Fencing Fence posts Bird netting Garden row fabric Protected outdoor bulletin board/whiteboard Someone artful & crafty who will make a sign for the garden

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Hello, Earth!

Hello, Earth!

The Garden at 485 Elm's website is coming soon.  As is the garden. Contact

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