Incredible Edible Milbridge
Free, pick-your-own vegetable gardens and education initiatives designed to create a community that is stronger, healthier and more food independent.Incredible Edible Milbridge (IEM) is our community’s response to the current food crisis. By sharing organic vegetables with everyone, we ensure that our neighbors have access to nutritious food.
Incredible Edible Milbridge is a series of public vegetable gardens and education initiatives designed to create a stronger, healthier, and more food-independent community. The produce at the pick-your-own gardens is free for everyone. You can find vegetables in raised bed gardens throughout town, the 14,000-square-foot garden next to the Red Barn Motel, and the 18,000-square-foot garden at Milbridge Commons Wellness Park. Combined, we grow over 10,000 pounds of vegetables each year.
The Incredible Edible gardens feed people and create a conversation about food, nutrition, and the benefits of going organic. The gardens have created a new mood in town, one of growth and prosperity, self-reliance, and respect for the environment.
Since its inception in 2013, more than 100 volunteers have contributed to help transform Incredible Edible Milbridge into a reality. A sense of community pride comes with an activity that unites people and creates beauty where there was none.
Incredible Edible Milbridge was inspired by Incredible Edible Todmorden in England.
Help Our Garden Flourish: Garden Guidelines
- RESPECT signs and picking instructions
- Be CONSIDERATE–pick only enough for
meal or two–leave some for your neighbors - Be HEALTHY–no dogs in the garden
- Be MINDFUL–stay on paths, leave no trace
- Be ATTENTIVE–supervise children
Imagine the community you want.
Together, we can create it.
Family Container Gardening Workshop
Incredible Edible Workshops
Families are welcome! All Incredible Edible workshops are FREE unless noted; advance registration is required. Dates and times subject to change!
Registration typically opens the month before the program.
Winter Sowing
Winter Sowing
Gardening in Maine can begin after the winter solstice…Truly! Winter sowing is a popular method of germinating vegetable and flower seeds. Winter sowing saves money, uses recycled materials, and is a fun winter pastime. Join Jacquie Leighton as she shares how she winter sows annuals and perennials with great success. The result has been some of the strongest and hardiest seedlings she’s ever grown. During the workshop, you will learn how to create your own winter garden and take home mini...
Planting Possibilities: The Art of Seed Starting
Planting Possibilities: The Art of Seed Starting
From seeds to plants, this hands-on workshop will be led by Adam Lambert, the head gardener for Incredible Edible Milbridge. With his extensive experience and knowledge, Adam will guide you on how to get your garden off to the best possible start this season. We will cover topics such as seed selection, soil mixes, containers, germination, caring for seedlings, and transplanting. Adam will be there to answer all your questions, ensuring that you leave the workshop with a clear understanding o...
Milbridge Commons Garden Literacy Tour
Milbridge Commons Garden Literacy Tour
Learn about what is planted in the garden and how to pick/harvest. Mark Wright, IEM Coordinator, will discuss Incredible Edible and food insecurity in the region and answer questions!
This is a drop-in event. No registration required!
Tiny Gardens, Big Impact: Container Gardening 101
Tiny Gardens, Big Impact: Container Gardening 101
Back by popular demand! We're excited to offer Container Gardening. This is a great project for families! In this workshop, we will discuss healthy soil, seeds, and seedlings, as well as how to care for your garden. Participants will plant a container garden to take home, allowing you to enjoy fresh organic vegetables from your own mini-garden throughout the summer. After the workshop, we'll take a tour of the community garden at the Red Barn Motel.
The Stinking Rose: Everything You Need to Know about Garlic!
The Stinking Rose: Everything You Need to Know about Garlic!
Have you ever wanted to grow your own garlic? Here's your chance! Join local farmer Dan Cunningham of Folklore Farm for this hands-on workshop. You'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about growing garlic while getting your hands in the dirt and helping to plant a row in our community garden. Dan will teach you everything from how to plant, to harvesting, curing, and storing your garlic. Dan Cunningham has owned and operated Folklore Farm in Cherryfield, Maine, since March 2021. He...
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