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

Welcome to The Garden!

Sun + Rain = Food

Sun + Rain = Food

A tree farmer described how trees grow as "Sleep, creep, leap." The garden does the same, with much faster cycles than trees. After a sleepy start, days of sun and rain have kicked things into high gear. All our seedlings are planted. Only a few direct-seed crops...

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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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