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.

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)

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.

While rosemary is not a perennial in Vermont, you can still grow and enjoy fresh rosemary all year. Just plant it in a container. Bring it outside in warmer weather and inside before the first frost. Why rosemary? It is attractive, resembling a small pine … (read more)