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HANDS in the Dirt: Putting Food By 09/15/2021

September is the time to preserve and save the summer bounty from the garden. Find out how to store squashes, potatoes and onions for winter, can tomatoes, freeze veggies, and other ways to preserve the bounty. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Productions & Town Meeting TV, Gardeners Supply, Hannaford, Charlie Nardozzi, & Red Wagon Plants.

HANDS in the Dirt: Fall Gardening 08/18/2021

August is a great time to succession plant many of your favorite cool-weather-loving veggies. Master Gardener Charlie Nardozzi talks about growing root crops (carrots, beets, radishes), greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, Swiss chard and kale) and cabbage family crops (broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage) in the garden now. He describes how to grow them and the challenges and benefits of fall growing. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Productions & Town Meeting TV, Gardeners Supply, Hannaford, Charlie Nardozzi, and Red Wagon Plants.

HANDS in the Dirt: Organic Pest Controls - Diseases & Animals 07/21/2021

Midsummer means the pest populations are exploding. Learn to control later season pests such as squash vine borers, potato beetles, squash bugs, white flies, diseases and larger animals such as wood chucks and deer. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Productions & Town Meeting TV, Gardeners Supply, Hannaford, Charlie Nardozzi, and Red Wagon Plants.

HANDS in the Kitchen: Healthier Snacking 07/01/2021

Chef Robin describes what drives us to the "guilty pleasures" of salty and sugary food and offers practical options for healthy snacking that can help us remain vibrant and active. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, Chef Robin Burnett, AARP Vermont, Chef Robin Burnett, CCTV Productions and Town Meeting TV, City Market, and ONE Community Center.

HANDS in the Dirt: Organic Pest Control - Insects 06/16/2021

In early summer, plants are starting to take off in the vegetable garden! That means insects and animal pests are showing up, too. Learn about common early summer pests such as cucumber beetles, cabbage worms, leaf miners, and slugss. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Productions & Town Meeting TV, Gardeners Supply, Hannaford, Charlie Nardozzi, and Red Wagon Plants.

HANDS in the Kitchen: Promote Your Health with Restorative Foods 06/03/2021

Chef Robin describes restorative food that can be used to help with nausea, restore appetite and reduce pain. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Productions & Town Meeting TV, City Market, Heineberg Community Senior Center, and Vermont Foodbank.

HANDS in the Kitchen: Fighting Inflammation with Food 05/27/2021

Chef Robin talks about how food can be used to fight inflammation and promote health and well-being. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Productions & Town Meeting TV, City Market, Heineberg Community Senior Center, and Vermont Foodbank.

HANDS in the Dirt: All About Tomatoes 05/26/2021

Let's talk tomato growing! It's time to plant them in the ground or containers. Join Charlie Nardozzi, Master Gardener, to learn planting, mulches and blight prevention techniques, caging and trellising, pruning and pest controls. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Town Meeting TV, Gardeners Supply, Hannaford, Charlie Nardozzi, and Red Wagon Plants.

HANDS in the Dirt: Companion Planting 04/21/2021

Certain veggies and herbs do like each other. Learn about the modern take on companion planting that includes growing polyculture beds and containers, taking advantage of veggie growth rates and sizes, and using flowers and herbs to thwart pests. Special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Town Meeting TV, Gardeners Supply, Hannaford, Charlie Nardozzi, & Red Wagon Plants.

HANDS in the Kitchen: Plant Based Proteins 04/15/2021

Chef Robin promotes the benefits of plant based proteins and how to include them in your diet. She shows that plant based proteins are cost-effective and life affirming. HANDS gives special thanks to AARP Vermont, CCTV Town Meeting TV, City Market, Heineberg Community Senior Center, and Vermont Foodbank.

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Applications Now Open for the Spring 2025 Cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship Program

Town Meeting TV is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Spring 2025 cohort of the Neighborhood Community Media Internship program. Join up to 8 other youth to engage in interesting media making projects! This paid media internship opportunity is designed for youth aged 16-20 who are eager to gain professional experience in the audio-visual field and develop a deeper understanding of their local community. The group will meet under the leadership of Town Meeting TV's Travis Washington from the end of January 2025 to the beginning of June 2025, on a schedule agreed upon by the whole cohort. Click here to apply!