Ask a Master Gardener
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Ask a Master Gardener: Call the garden helpline
As we begin a new year, many Vermonters may have lingering questions about their garden’s performance this past year or new questions as they plan to start or…
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Ask a master gardener: Growing greens in winter
There’s nothing like creating a salad of freshly harvested greens you’ve grown yourself from seed.
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Ask a Master Gardener: Beneath the mistletoe
The mention of mistletoe evokes images of a seasonal kissing ball adorned with its leaves and berries or of someone sneaking a kiss beneath a sprig of mistletoe…
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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: 7 essentials for your garden journal
Whether you choose a ready-made book, a calendar with plenty of room for notes or a three-ring binder to keep it all together, there are some things you’ll…
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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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Ask a master gardener: Four-season container gardens
With cooler temperatures , we have to say goodbye to our beautiful summer annuals. Still, you can try container plantings.
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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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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.