Red Wagon Plants 2023 Tomato Preview & Planning Workshop

Join Red Wagon founder Julie Rubaud to learn about the tomato varieties we grow and share some professional tips for planting, feeding, trellising, pruning, and harvesting. This workshop is a great way to prepare for a fruitful growing season and discover a new variety or two to try in your own garden. Bring your tomato questions and get personal advice about your garden. Registration required.

Onions, Leeks and Shallots Workshop at Red Wagon Plants

The allium family is one of the most rewarding to grow. Nothing says "I am an accomplished gardener" more than baskets overflowing with onions, garlic and shallots. Join Red Wagon founder Julie Rubaud and learn to grow these staples, along with leeks and scallions, and insure a bounty that will feed you 12 months of the year. Registration required.

We strive to make garden education accessible to everyone. For information on scholarships and discounts, please contact [email protected].

Planning a Perennial Meadow Workshop

Join RWP staff member Chad Donovan for an in depth look into starting your own backyard meadow. Over the course of two hours he will discuss and plan your backyard meadow with focuses on end goals, time frame, site selection, seeds vs plants, site preparation, planting, and maintenance. Ideally your growing space would be 400 sq. ft or larger to allow the diversity of plant and pollinator species to thrive. The class size will be kept small to ensure each participant gets the attention they need. Registration required.

Growing a Cut Flower Garden at Red Wagon Plants

Dreaming of endless summer bouquets? Join RWP retail manager Lily Belisle this mud season in the greenhouse while the rest of Vermont is looking gray. We’ll talk about favorite cutting flower varieties, flowers and foliage to cut through the seasons, tips for successful growing, and tools to increase abundance and ease. Please bring all your cutting flower questions, and leave with inspiration and plant wishlists. Registration required.

Vegetable Garden Design Workshop (in Person) at Red Wagon Plants

In this class, we will cover some basic strategies to help you create a garden from scratch and how to select the right plants to grow to meet your goals. Whether you want to grow enough tomatoes to preserve sauce for the winter, or just have a little patch of fresh salad greens, we can help you get there. Come equipped with questions and dreams! Registration required.

Vegetable Garden Design Workshop (Zoom) at Red Wagon Plants

In this class, Red Wagon founder Julie Rubaud will cover some basic strategies to help you create a garden from scratch and how to select the right plants to grow to meet your goals. Whether you want to grow enough tomatoes to preserve sauce for the winter, or just have a little patch of fresh salad greens, we can help you get there. Come equipped with questions and dreams! Registration required.

Agro Tek Summer Academy – Residential Counselor

Contact Name
Liz Kenton, UVM Extension 4-H
Details

UVM’s Agro Tek Innovation Academy is hiring staff for a week-long summer camp program, June 24-30 including training. Six counselors, with other program staff, are responsible for 36 students (currently in grade 7-11) during the non-academic and overnight portions of this innovative agricultural science program, including field trips and five nights in UVM dorms. Compensation includes a $950 stipend, housing and meals, and opportunities to sit in on academic sessions. Qualifications: over 21 years old with experience working with youth; background check required.
Program information: https://www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/agrotek-innovation-program-8th-12th…