UVM Extension Master Gardener Program


  • It’s sharp to keep your garden tools maintained

    It’s sharp to keep your garden tools maintained

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

  • Oh, Christmas trees!

    Oh, Christmas trees!

    Oh, Christmas Trees! Learn about this history of this festive tradition from a UVM Extension Master Gardener.

  • Holiday decorating, naturally

    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

    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

    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.

  • Planting bulbs for spring flowers

    Planting bulbs for spring flowers

    It’s not too late to plant bulbs for some fabulous flowers in the spring.

  • UVM garden conference to be held online Dec. 7

    How do we invite nature into our gardens? This will be the question explored at this year’s University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Garden Conference.

  • Got questions? Ask an Extension Master Gardener

    Got questions? Ask an Extension Master Gardener

    Wondering when to plant your tomatoes? Confused about composting? Or maybe you need some advice on caring for your lawn.

  • Ask a master gardener: Winterberry, a native of lasting beauty

    Ask a master gardener: Winterberry, a native of lasting beauty

    Dominated by shades of gray, the landscape appears bleak in winter. Look closer and you may glimpse muted mauves in the distant mountains or the warm glow that…

  • Five gardens to visit from home

    Five gardens to visit from home

    When planning a foreign adventure, adding a garden to the itinerary is an ideal way to be outside, avoid large crowds and leisurely explore on a budget. You’re…

  • Home horticulture class set to begin Jan. 17

    BURLINGTON — Whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting out, the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Master Gardener online course can help you expand your home…