Allotment style community gardens in Vermont

In more than 40 Vermont towns, residents can sign up for a plot in an allotment style community garden. Garden size, fees, and organizational structure varies from garden to garden. Our directory includes new and established community gardens maintained through the efforts of Vermont Community Garden Network members.

Dozens of Vermont schools from pre-K to high school maintain active school and community-based garden projects. Our directory includes Vermont schools that participate in the Vermont Community Garden Network.


Group gardens and neighborhood gardens in Vermont

Group gardens include gardens serving young children, youths, seniors, families, housing projects, immigrants, and people with disabilities. Group gardens often include an educational program and may be sponsored by a nonprofit organization or an agency serving limited income residents.

The City of Burlington, through the Burlington Parks and Recreation Department, maintains a network of 11 community garden sites with nearly 400 garden plots. The BACG program administered by Parks and Recreation serves nearly 1600 residents of Burlington and adjacent towns.

Through support from FBG and the efforts of parents, volunteers, and community partners, all of Burlington's elementary, middle, and high schools are currently involved in gardening, primarily using raised beds. FBG offers a garden-based nutrition program during the summer at several schools.