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 help you decide which type of plants you want to include.
Raised beds are a great way to minimize effort and maximize enjoyment of vegetable and flower gardens.
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 you’ll notice.
If you’ve got a gardening question, you can call the University of Vermont Extension Master Gardener Helpline to get an answer.
A vegetable garden is not complete without tomatoes. Local farm stands will soon be offering a wide selection of tomato transplants for your garden.
Wood ashes are a surprisingly useful byproduct of winter heating.
Spring may be upon us, but winter is reluctant to let go. In the meantime, we’re all eagerly awaiting the time when we can head back to our gardens and get them into shape for the coming growing season.
Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate a return to gardening than to share its magic with children? It’s not too early to start planning now.
It’s that time of year when, sure, it’s technically spring, but we all know there’s still plenty of cold and wet weather yet to come.
Ilsley Public Library will host the Middlebury Garden Club lecture, “This Year Get the Upper Hand: Pests and Diseases to Expect in 2023,” by Ann Hazelrigg, on Tuesday, April 11, at 1 p.m.
Philodendrons and other houseplants are toxic to puppies, so need to be placed out of reach with a gentle reminder not to touch. photo / Jodi Larison In their book, “How to be your Dog’s Best Friend,” the Monks of New Skete suggest that for many people, d … (read more)
What could be better than fresh greens during the dreary winter months? What if you grew and harvested them yourself?
Terrariums are miniature gardens in lidded, clear-glass containers. Their closed environment requires little care and only occasional maintenance.
You’ve probably seen African violets (Saintpaulia) with their neat rosettes of fuzzy leaves and clusters of purple flowers.
Do you admire orchids from afar but haven’t considered growing them or gifting them to a plant lover you know?
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