141: Vermijo Community Garden

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 and Instagram Partnered with Flying Pig Farm Volunteer Day: Last Saturday of every month—drop in and lend a hand! Find Community Gardens Near You 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 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 . 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 . This episode was produced by Pikes Peak Permaculture, a sponsor and content partner with Studio 809 Podcasts. Visit 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 Pikes Peak Permaculture GrowthBusters Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Follow on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode.

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141: Vermijo Community Garden is an episode from Peak Environment by Dave Gardner.

This episode is 50:06 long.

This episode was published on Jul 16, 2025.

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