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Letter from the Board: Seeds of Growth

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Victory Garden Initiative

Dear VGI Community, Ten years ago, our Executive Director Gretchen Mead had an idea. She planted it, like a tiny seed. Withhelp from others, like you who believed in this idea, she nurtured the seed that was the vision of Victory … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Next Year

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative

Friends, Today it hit.  Winter is finally here and the growing season has come to an end.  Not even the spinach likes it this cold. For the next few months, our farming activities will mostly subside,  except those that prepare … Continue reading →

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Calling All Future Food Leaders

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative

2018 Food Leader Certificate Program Registration Now Open The Food Leader Certificate Program is a unique and exciting intensive retreat program that trains up the next food leader. We are thrilled to have Erica Wolf join us again this year … Continue reading →

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The Energy-Vortex

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative

Friends, I traveled to Sedona, Arizona a couple years ago, and made it my personal quest to understand the energy vortexes that are claimed to be present there. I mosied around at the local rock shop where people were purchasing … Continue reading →

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A Path To The Future

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative

Dear Friend, There is a Buddhist quote that lives in my mind, and pops forth every once in awhile at just the right moments: “If you are facing the right direction, all you need to do is keep on walking.” … Continue reading →

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Feed The World

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative

The seed of introduction: “Since our break with nature came with agriculture, it seems fitting that the healing of culture begins with agriculture, fitting that agriculture takes the lead.” ~Wes Jackson Sooner or later the question comes up, whether it … Continue reading →

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An evening with Patricia Holland

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative

Patricia Holland, an avid gardener and Riverwest resident, is renting a community garden bed at the Victory Garden Urban Farm this season. We sat down with her at the Victory Garden Urban Farm to learn more about why she participates … Continue reading →

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Right to Grow Food!

Posted on July 31, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative

By Beverly Tyree Stand Up! Join the Fight! We have the right to grow our own food! There have been challenges with the right to grow our own food in our own yard. The challenges often include neighbor relationships, local … Continue reading →

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Another BLITZ in the Books

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative

By Eric Anderson Community Events Coordinator From May 13th – 27th Victory Garden Initiative was again able to build over 500 gardens throughout the Milwaukee Area! This was our 9th BLITZ, and the gardens built this year bring our total … Continue reading →

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Inspiration From Detroit

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative

In March, Victory Garden Initiative was invited to attend the Detroit Food Policy Summit as a member of the Midwest Food Council. Gretchen Mead and Beverly Tyree attended to learn, participate, and be inspired. Inspiration can be found in the … Continue reading →

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