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 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 8,000 pounds of vegetables each year.
Our goal with Incredible Edible Milbridge is to change the way we think about food, how we shop, and what we do with our outdoor spaces.
The Incredible Edible gardens not only feed people but also 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.
Giving-- it's the Maine thing to do.
Family Container Gardening Workshop
Seeds & Sprouts BLOG
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Incredible Edible Workshops
Families are welcome! All Incredible Edible workshops are FREE unlesss noted; registration is required.
Late summer/fall workshop details coming soon.
GIVE BACK DAY - RED BARN GARDEN
Saturday, Sept. 10th @ IEM Garden next to the Red Barn Motel | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Calling all community members and volunteers! We are looking for help prepping the garden next to the Red Barn Motel for fall and winter. This is the perfect chance to GIVE BACK to the gardens that have nourished you this summer! Come for an hour or the whole morning. Bring your own tools, if you have them. Drinking water will be provided!
GIVE BACK DAY - MILBRIDGE COMMONS
DATE TBD
Help put the gardens to bed at the Milbridge Commons! More information will be coming soon.
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