A few steps to the north of the Teton County Fairgrounds building in Driggs, thereâs a scraggly patch of ground. One corner is edged by pines, and the southern edge plays host to a ragtag line of shrubs, just beginning to muster up buds to greet the warmer weather. In some places the fence seems sturdy, while in others, it has certainly seen better days. Skeletal remains of bull thistles stand as tribute to past seasons of neglect.
While it doesnât look like much now, this swath of fallow ground has an exciting future: it will be revived into a vibrant community garden that will enrich the valley in a variety of ways.
The Community Foundation of Teton Valley is excited to announce the 2021 Competitive Grant Awardees. Thanks to the generosity of Tin Cup Challengers, the Community Foundation was able to award 15 Competitive Grants to Teton Valley nonprofits through this yearâs Competitive Grant Program. In total, $56,645 was awarded to directly support programs and projects that will elevate lives in Teton Valley.
Twenty-four organizations submitted applications for a total ask of $91,427. Applications were given equal weight and attention by our dedicated, volunteer Grant Committee who works together to determine this focused funding. By backing these projects today, we help support the future of these organizations and their programming to ensure they will be here consistently and definitively when our community most needs them.
Longer days and sunshine create optimism and hope for new beginnings. Easter, Passover, and the spring solstice all symbolize renewal, transformation, and rebirth. With spring just around the corner, you may be antsy to cultivate your green thumb. While in some areas of North America garden planting is getting underway, in the Tetons, we have 2-3 months before we can direct sow annual vegetable plants or flowers without the threat of early frost. With our short season, high-altitude climate, you can kick off your garden season by starting seeds indoors for later transplanting. I usually wait until after Memorial Day to transplant and direct sow. Seed starting not only helps extend a short growing season, but also can be quite rewarding and economical since there is more variety and flexibility instead of relying on nursery stock. Driggs has a 4b USDA plant hardiness zone, so varieties that are quicker to mature, dwarf size, and more cold-tolerant are more suitable for our climate. To
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