Stuck on how to grow food in our region of Southern Colorado? Don’t know where to start? Feeling overwhelmed? Or shoot, do you just want to pick good local food up? Peak Environment Cohost Ally Richardson joins Kristie Taylor at Vermijo Community Garden to talk about how the garden is transforming more than just the landscape. It’s sparking a movement, cultivating connections, and nourishing more than just vegetables.
Featured in This Episode:
Vermijo Community Garden
Contact: Kristie Taylor | vermijogarden@gmail.com
Find the garden on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575044404344 and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vermijocommunitygardencos/
Partnered with Flying Pig Farm https://flyingpigmanitou.org/
Volunteer Day: Last Saturday of every month—drop in and lend a hand!
Find Community Gardens Near You
https://coloradosprings.gov/gardens
https://www.communitygardensppr.com/home
A Mom’s Guide to Survive
This nonprofit empowers Colorado Springs moms with resources, support, and a sense of community. Check out the Mothers Guide To Survive events on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/amomsguidetosurvive.
Sankofa Community Orchard
Located in Richmond, Virginia, this five-acre green oasis is dedicated to food justice and climate resilience, featuring over 100 fruit trees. Learn more at https://thenaturalfestival.com/sankofa/.
Pro Tip: Mulch!
Mulching is essential for building healthy soil and conserving water in our dry climate. Free mulch is available in a pile next to the train tracks near 1401 Recreation Way, courtesy of Colorado Springs Park & Recreation Department.
Upcoming Permaculture Workshop
Soil for Every Garden
Date: Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Vermijo Community Garden
Struggling with high-altitude gardening or pests like grasshoppers? Join this interactive two-hour class to learn about building resilient soil and practical pest control techniques. Each participant will take home a jar of homemade garlic spray. Register at http://wildoasispermaculture.com/.
This episode was produced by Pikes Peak Permaculture, a sponsor and content partner with Studio 809 Podcasts. Visit http://pikespeakpermaculture.org/ for opportunities to learn more about sustainable organic living through permaculture design – certifications, workshops, classes, field trips, and networking.The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future https://peakallianceco.org/
Pikes Peak Permaculture https://www.pikespeakpermaculture.org/
https://350colorado.org/
GrowthBusters https://www.growthbusters.org
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