A conference for everyone who loves to garden in Vermont and beyond, providing advanced education for UVM Extension Master Gardeners and garden enthusiasts! This year, an amazing lineup of speakers will teach about the indigenous agricultural practices and their application in today’s gardens, how mycorrhizal fungi enhance plant health, mushroom foraging, heirloom plant cultivation, food resiliency, and how to develop community connections through gardens.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5
12:00 - 12:05 p.m. | Welcome & LogisticsPam Kennedy & Mimi Carter Haley, Conference Co-Chairs |
12:05 - 12:10 p.m. | Land AcknowledgementPam Kennedy & Mimi Carter Haley, Conference Co-Chairs |
12:10 - 12:55 p.m | History of Indigenous Agricultural Practices & Their Application in Today’s Gardens & LandscapesDr. Fred Wiseman & Chief Don Stevens |
12:55 - 1:25 p.m | QUESTION AND ANSWER (Q&A) SESSION |
1:25 - 2:10 p.m | Fungal Consciousness: Embracing the Mycelium to Grow A Healthy PlanetMichael Phillips |
2:10 - 2:40 p.m | Q&A SESSION |
2:40 - 3:10 p.m | It’s All Connected: Food Resiliency in VermontTravis Reynolds |
3:10 - 3:30 p.m | Q&A SESSION |
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6
12:00 - 12:05 p.m. | Welcome & LogisticsPam Kennedy & Mimi Carter Haley, Conference Co-Chairs |
12:05 - 12:10 p.m | Land AcknowledgementPam Kennedy & Mimi Carter Haley, Conference Co-Chairs |
12:10 - 12:40 p.m | Stories From Over the Garden Fence: Inspiring New Gardeners in Your CommunityMembers of the Barton Community Garden |
12:40 - 12:55 p.m | Q&A SESSION |
12:55 - 1:40 p.m | Growing & Foraging MushroomsAri Rockland-Miller |
1:40 - 2:10 p.m | Q&A SESSION |
2:10 - 2:55 p.m | New Heirloom Garden Designs for Old-Fashioned Fragrance & FlavorEllen Ecker Ogden |
2:55 - 3:25 | Q&A SESSION |
3:25 - 3:30 p.m | Closing & Door Prize AnnouncementPam Kennedy & Mimi Carter Haley, Conference Co-Chairs |
POST CONFERENCE MEETING
The breakout room discussions will be an opportunity to reflect on your impressions of the conference, share wisdom from your own gardening experiences, and network with UVM Extension Master Gardeners. All are welcome!
3:45 - 3:50 p.m | Introduction / Head to Breakout Rooms |
3:50 - 4:40 p.m | Breakout Rooms |
4:40 - 4:45 p.m | Wrap-up Meeting |