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Sep 51 min read

Goldfinches and Sunflowers

From the September 2, 1851 entry in Henry David Thoreau's Journal: "What affinity is it that brings the goldfinch to the sunflower - both...

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Our VSPU Sunflowers Standing in Solidarity

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Sep 11 min read

Our VSPU Sunflowers Standing in Solidarity

Our Vermont Plants Sunflowers for Ukraine autumn beauty sunflowers showing their solidarity at Sunflower Natural Foods in Waterbury...

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Send Us Progress Reports and Photos of Your Plantings

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Jun 231 min read

Send Us Progress Reports and Photos of Your Plantings

We have hundreds of feet of sunflowers planted here and there on our Farm. We also have lots of volunteers that have sprung up and have...

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thistle20

May 141 min read

Children Praying for Children

The war in Ukraine is raging and the atrocities against Ukrainians continue. Among the tragedies is the illegal and forceful abduction of...

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Our Gratitude for Our Vermont Public Libraries

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May 101 min read

Our Gratitude for Our Vermont Public Libraries

Lucinda from the Norwich Public Library sent these photos this week. Our VPSU seed packets and rack cards are being shared as part of...

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VPSU Autumn Beauty Seeds Welcome King Arthur Patrons

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May 81 min read

VPSU Autumn Beauty Seeds Welcome King Arthur Patrons

We are so pleased this year that King Arthur Baking Company chose to share our seeds of solidarity at their flagship store in Norwich,...

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From Ukraine to Vermont - Hands Across the Oceans

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May 81 min read

From Ukraine to Vermont - Hands Across the Oceans

Below is an email that we received from Barbara who has strong ties with friends in Ukraine. We are grateful for her sharing this with...

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April 25, 2024 - Nearly All Solidarity Seeds Shared

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Apr 251 min read

April 25, 2024 - Nearly All Solidarity Seeds Shared

As of this morning we have 500 packets left to share. We will also have some seed left. If you or anyone you know would like some measure...

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One of the Biggest Success Stories of 2024 for VPSU

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Apr 191 min read

One of the Biggest Success Stories of 2024 for VPSU

As of April 19 we have 67 public libraries in Vermont sharing our seeds of solidarity. Our seeds are also being shared at the Crosset...

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Pause and Take a Look at Our Progress to Date 4/13/24

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Apr 132 min read

Pause and Take a Look at Our Progress to Date 4/13/24

Our days here at "Sunflower Central" often begin before 6 a.m. and go through past 9 p.m. We put labels on our VPSU seed packets, pack...

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Announcing the Start of our Third Year of Solidarity

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Feb 282 min read

Announcing the Start of our Third Year of Solidarity

I have been personally struggling with making this decision. Not being at work today has given me extra moments to come into focus. The...

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Finding Blessings on This Thanksgiving Day

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Nov 23, 20231 min read

Finding Blessings on This Thanksgiving Day

This morning began with a notification that Mykhaylo Y. had sent a $50 donation to VPSU. Yesterday, the morning began with a photo from...

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Send Us Your Sunflower Photos That We Might Share

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Aug 18, 20231 min read

Send Us Your Sunflower Photos That We Might Share

The photos below are the first blooms here on our farm / sunflower central in Marshfield. We are at 1,800' so flooding did not get to our...

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Capitol Sunflowers Showing Solidarity with the People of Ukraine

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Jul 8, 20231 min read

Capitol Sunflowers Showing Solidarity with the People of Ukraine

David Schutz, State House curator, just called us. We had called the Sgt. of Arms office a week or so back and asked about the...

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thistle20

Jul 8, 20231 min read

A Joyful Update from Castleton, Vermont

The good news from Castleton is that our sunflower house is on its way at our local library. Also, thanks to the generosity of patrons...

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Traditional Ukrainian Folk Songs Infused with Global Sounds.

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Jul 2, 20231 min read

Traditional Ukrainian Folk Songs Infused with Global Sounds.

Hailing from Kyiv, Ukraine, the quartet creates a world of unexpected new music rooted in Ukrainian folk music, laced with Indian,...

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thistle20

Jun 8, 20231 min read

Castleton Community Center / VPSU Event

On Saturday, June 3rd, at the Castleton Community Center, sunflower seeds were planted in the garden, candy corn cupcakes devoured, and...

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thistle20

May 18, 20231 min read

Solidarity at Vermont's State Parks

We are incredibly excited to have received a request this week to provide our sunflower seeds for planting at Vermont State Parks....

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Our Work Continues As We Near Planting Season

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May 5, 20231 min read

Our Work Continues As We Near Planting Season

Below is a photo from last night's concert "A Kobzar’s Prayer for Ukraine" with Jurij Fedynskyj at the All Souls Interfaith Gathering in...

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All 15,000 Solidarity Seed Packets Have Been Sent Out Across Vermont

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Apr 27, 20232 min read

All 15,000 Solidarity Seed Packets Have Been Sent Out Across Vermont

Well, it is all rather emotional, but the last box was mailed at 4 this afternoon to the Wilder Memorial Library in Weston. We had been...

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