Some low-key, late summer flowers that pollinators cannot resist
Some low-key, late summer flowers that pollinators cannot resist
Late summer blooms like phlox and hydrangea can steal the show with their big blossoms and color. Still, it's a native p... Read more
13 Aug 2023
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A fall harvest awaits Vermont gardeners who can replant certain crops now
A fall harvest awaits Vermont gardeners who can replant certain crops now
Many Vermont home gardeners might have experienced flooding. If they can, now is an optimal time for home gardeners to r... Read more
6 Aug 2023
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After recent Vermont flooding, the daylily blooms
After recent Vermont flooding, the daylily blooms
Hemerocallis or more commonly known as the daylily often comes in bright yellow and orange. The tall flowers sprout up e... Read more
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After historic Vt. flooding, toss any edible garden veggies touched by or under floodwaters
After historic Vt. flooding, toss any edible garden veggies touched by or under floodwaters
After flood waters recede, home and market gardens can take stock of their gardens and crops and determine what can be s... Read more
16 Jul 2023
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If you're itching to get rid of poison ivy in your yard, wait! This Vermont native has its good side.
If you're itching to get rid of poison ivy in your yard, wait! This Vermont native has its good side.
Sure, poison ivy causes itchy, red welts on 90% of people who touch its leaves or stems. This native plant also serves a... Read more
9 Jul 2023
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How to keep slugs from turning your garden into a salad bar
How to keep slugs from turning your garden into a salad bar
Slugs chewing on your lettuces and flower leaves? When the plants grow bigger and the wetter weather moves out, they wil... Read more
2 Jul 2023
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Learn the '3-year rotational' and prune lilacs & other flowering shrubs like a pro
Learn the '3-year rotational' and prune lilacs & other flowering shrubs like a pro
Pruning certain flowering shrubs in early July is key to them blooming again next spring.
25 Jun 2023
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How to ensure the gardening benefits of this creepy critter outweigh the drawbacks.
How to ensure the gardening benefits of this creepy critter outweigh the drawbacks.
The good news: these fierce-looking insects do not climb in through your ear, burrow into your brain and lay eggs. They ... Read more
18 Jun 2023
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Try these heirloom zucchini varieties that hold up great in a baked dish
Try these heirloom zucchini varieties that hold up great in a baked dish
Known as a vegetable that grows well and very fast during Vermont summers, zucchini is a great addition to home gardens.... Read more
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