April 2019
Gardening 101 Workshop: Late Bloomers
Are you interested in gardening, have a plot at a VINES community garden, or just want to learn about growing food in a small space? It's not too late! Come to our free workshop and learn the basics for planning your garden. We will discuss spacing, design, sun/shade exposure, when and where to plant certain crops, managing pests, caring for your soil, and much more. Participants will take home their own garden plan! Free organic seed packets will be…
Find out more »Tudor Street Spring Cleanup
VINES is partnering with Chenango Supply and local community members for a spring cleanup! This cleanup will be located on Tudor St in downtown Binghamton, right near Chenango Supply and the VINES Urban Farm. Come on out and help us pick up all that garbage that was hiding under the snow and beautify our neighborhoods. Garbage bags, gloves, and food will be provided! Food will be provided by Peterson's Tavern.
Find out more »April 30th Community Meal
The next VINES Community Meal will be held on Tuesday, April 30th at the United Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango St, Binghamton. This is an important part of our goal of helping everyone access healthy, fresh foods, so don't miss your chance to be a part of serving a delicious home-cooked meal to more than 100 people! We would not be able to make these meals a success without the amazing support of our volunteers, so RSVP today! Interested volunteers should…
Find out more »May 2019
Advanced Home Composting Workshop
If you’ve already been composting, but would like to improve your results, then this workshop is for you! We’ll explore the science of composting to learn about the micro and macro organisms that drive the decomposition process, and learn how moisture, air flow and particle structure impact the process. We will also cover the pros and cons of different compost bin designs and how to get the most out of your compost. Come out and learn how to take…
Find out more »Farm Share 101 Workshop: Binghamton
Have you ever wondered what the heck you do with celeriac? Curious about how you can store your veggies and eat them all winter? We're here to help! This workshop will cover how a farm share works, different preparation methods for those new and exciting vegetables, and answer questions and concerns about anything related to the farm share! If you are interested in receiving a weekly box of fresh, local produce but are unsure about how it all works,…
Find out more »Farm Share 101 Workshop: Endicott
Have you ever wondered what the heck you do with celeriac? Curious about how you can store your veggies and eat them all winter? We're here to help! This workshop will cover how a farm share works, different preparation methods for those new and exciting vegetables, and answer questions and concerns about anything related to the farm share! If you are interested in receiving a weekly box of fresh, local produce but are unsure about how it all works,…
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