Gardening
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Ask a Master Gardener: Think outside the flower box
If you have a gardener in your life and need some help selecting a gift, read on for some ideas that should please even the choosiest of gardeners.
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Ask a master gardener: Hibernating houseplants
Those lovely houseplants that clean the air and add beauty to our homes are primarily tropical natives.
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Ask a master gardener: It’s time to plant garlic
Fresh garlic from your garden is hard to beat, and now is the time to get it started for next year. Let’s look at a few tips for…
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Ask a master gardener: Plan a spring garden this fall
Every gardener has a fall to-do list to complete: pulling annuals, raking leaves and storing hoses and other garden tools. They aren’t the most exciting tasks, but planning…
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Middlebury Garden Club names 2023 winners
Every year the Middlebury Garden Club gives awards to public and private gardens in Addison County. To be considered, a garden must be able to be seen from…
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Improve your composting skills with these free workshops
Emily Johnston, the Public Outreach Coordinator for the Addison County Solid Waste Management District Board, invites homeowners and renters to come to a free workshop hosted by the…
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Ask a master gardener: Goldenrod, a useful wildflower
Of all the wildflowers — or weeds, if you prefer — goldenrod (Solidago) is one of the most recognizable. Its plumes of bright yellow flowers atop tall stems…
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Monkton farmers to help residents grow their own produce
Reap & Sow Farm co-owners Matt Lasser and Josh Fisher have spent the past four years tending to a variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers at their…
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Ask a master gardener: Shade elegance with Solomon’s Seal
If you want to add a touch of architectural interest to your shade garden, look no further than the graceful silhouette of Solomon’s seal.
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Ask a Master Gardener: Why attract birds to your garden
One of the great joys and challenges of gardening is seeing creatures inhabit and eat from our gardens. However, in some cases, animals and insects are unwelcome visitors.
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Ask a master gardener: All about container gardening
Container gardening is a good option if you have limited space or want to be able to alter your environment by moving pots around.
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Ask a master gardener: Inviting pollinators to the garden
Many home-grown fruits and vegetables require pollination to develop fruit and seeds. Approximately 75% of all food crops grown in the United States depend on bees, butterflies, hummingbirds…
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Ask a master gardener: Annuals vs. perennials
You’ve probably heard plants described as annual, biennial or perennial. You may have even heard some called a “tender perennial.” When planning a garden, knowing the difference can…
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Ask a Master Gardener: No-till raised beds
Raised beds are a great way to minimize effort and maximize enjoyment of vegetable and flower gardens.
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Gardeners, watch out for jumping worms
You may have heard of jumping worms, sometimes referred to as “snake worms.” Worm castings that resemble coffee grounds on the soil’s surface are likely the first thing…
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Gardening helpline open for the season
If you’ve got a gardening question, you can call the University of Vermont Extension Master Gardener Helpline to get an answer.