Ask A Master Gardener: Garden Health And Soil pH

Do you have healthy soil? UVM offers tests for gardeners who want to know before they grow.

Ask A Master Gardener: Can old seeds still grow?

Wondering if those old seeds stuffed in your drawer are still good to plant? Test ‘em!

It’s sharp to keep your garden tools maintained

Keep those garden tools sharp friends. If you do, they can last over 30 years!

Holiday decorating, naturally

Try these tips for gorgeous holiday décor that can be tossed in your compost after all the festivities.

Think before you give plants this holiday

Giving a plant as a holiday gift seems like a great idea… but is it? Master Gardener Deborah J. Benoit will tell us more.

Get to know the cranberry

The cranberry — it’s more than just a side dish. Learn more about this little berry that could from a UVM Extension Master Gardener.

Ask a Master Gardener: Pumpkin and Squash Harvest and Storage

After a recent widespread frost, pumpkins and squash may be ready to harvest. Learn how from local master gardener Debra Heleba.

Ask a Master Gardener: Dividing Perennials in the Fall

Share the love around your yard. Learn how to divide and move your overgrown perennials with help from a Master Gardener.

Ask A Master Gardener: Beautiful, beneficial oaks

If you have a lot of space and are looking for trees that provide enjoyment for humans and tons of ecological benefits, consider planting a majestic oak.

ASK A MASTER GARDENER: How is the drought stressing our trees and shrubs?

Another dry spell… Learn how the drought is affecting Vermont’s trees and shrubs.

Ask a Master Gardener: glorious goldenrod

Goldenrod, which is commonly found in roadsides and fields, is an important host plant for caterpillars and a food source for caterpillars, butterflies, bees and other pollinators.

Alternatives to the standard tomato cage

Tomatoes can be easy to grow with some inexpensive equipment and a little know-how about this crop.

Milkweed: Not a weed at all

Milkweed may seem like a weed because of its name, but it’s actually an incredibly important plant.

Ask a Master Gardener: Strawberry season

There’s nothing like the taste of a fresh-picked strawberry. Sweet, juicy and flavorful, it’s the first fruit to ripen on our local farms, and this year’s crop is a good one.

Ask a Master Gardener: How to grow a watermelon

There are few things as refreshing on a hot summer day as a slice of watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus). At over 90 percent water, watermelons are a tasty way to keep hydrated with an added bonus of vitamins and minerals.

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