Ask a Master Gardener
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Ask a Master Gardener how to grow gourmet mushrooms at home
Sick of winter? Want to grow veggies again? Try mushrooms!
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Fight the winter blues with plants
Don’t be SAD…. Grow some houseplants, they help beat the winter blues.
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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.
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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!
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It’s sharp to keep your garden tools maintained
Keep those garden tools sharp friends. If you do, they can last over 30 years!
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Holiday decorating, naturally
Try these tips for gorgeous holiday décor that can be tossed in your compost after all the festivities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alternatives to the standard tomato cage
Tomatoes can be easy to grow with some inexpensive equipment and a little know-how about this crop.
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Milkweed: Not a weed at all
Milkweed may seem like a weed because of its name, but it’s actually an incredibly important plant.
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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…