gardening
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Learn how to grow great garlic
Garlic grows well in many different soils and climates, but only varieties that are hardy and adapted to the Northeast will perform well here.
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Volunteers in action: A new home & garden come to life
It was a special day last summer when a young family was able to move into their brand-new Vergennes home — the latest project undertaken by Habitat for…
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Judith’s Garden: Farewell to autumn — and to our gardens
This autumn has surely been one of the most beautiful I can remember since Dick and I made our home in Goshen — over 25 years ago.
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Ask a master gardener: How to help bumblebee queens overwinter
Wild bees are important pollinators for our crops, gardens and wild plants. In Vermont there are over 350 types of wild bees, including 17 different species of bumblebees.
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Middlebury Garden Club spotlights local gardens
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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Compost using the lazy lasagna method
While doing your fall yard clean-up, envision and decide on an area for a new flower or vegetable garden or a space to relax.
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Time to move houseplants back indoors
Did you know that many houseplants sold in stores are actually tropical perennials?
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Ask a Master Gardener: How to tend an ecologically sensitive garden
It’s a good time to step back and think about the bigger picture. A question to consider is why do we clear out our gardens before the winter?…
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Ask a Master Gardener: What to do about garden invasives?
Common invasive species that you might find in your garden or landscape often started out as decorative landscape plants. Plants like knotweed, goutweed, burning bush and Japanese barberry…
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Ask a master gardener: What’s eating my squash?
Cucurbits are easy to grow but they are threatened by a number of unfortunate pests that can make growing these fruits and vegetables much more difficult.
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Jessie Raymond: Non-gardener has a change of heart
Summer’s not over yet, but I’ve conducted a preliminary assessment of my 2022 No-Garden Plan, and here are my findings: I’m an idiot.
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Ask a Master Gardener: All about blueberry season
While you are waiting for the plants to fruit, it is important not to make too many changes so that the shrubs can focus on berry production.
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Ask a master gardener: Tips for growing tomatoes
You patiently waited until the danger of frost had passed to plant your tomatoes. And you installed a sturdy support system in anticipation of healthy, robust plants. But…
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Keep bears safe and out of your compost pile
Making your own compost is an eco-friendly and rewarding way to manage your food waste. But what can you do if your compost bin is being raided by…
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Ask a master gardener: How to grow peaches in Vermont
Peaches are one of the more surprising fruits that grow in Vermont. Easy to pick and fantastically juicy, peaches are beautiful, fuzzy globes to look forward to each…
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Jessie Raymond: Garden gets a break this year
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been having a delightful spring. I feel more at ease this year, more able to enjoy the longer days and warmer…