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Tarping, Solarization and Occultation Share August 21, 2024 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Are you looking for a low-labor, chemical-free method to help eradicate weeds and soil-…
Health Heroes Workshops Planned for Teens Share August 21, 2024 By Margaret Coan Burlington--University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H has partnered with the UVM Larner College of Medicine to offer a series of fun, interactive workshops …
Deadline Extended for Composting Course Share August 20, 2024 By Debra Heleba The deadline to sign up for the Vermont Master Composter course has been extended to August 29. The online course begins the following day and runs for eight c…
Preventing Erosion at Home Share August 16, 2024 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Did you know that the condition of your yard can have an impact on regional water quality? Are…
State 4-H Dairy Show Is Huge Success Share August 16, 2024 By Wendy Sorrell New Haven—Vermont 4-H’ers and their heifers took center stage at the 2024 State 4-H Dairy Show, August 11 and 12 at the Addison County Fair and Field Days site i…
Teams Selected for National 4-H Horse Event Share August 15, 2024 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--Twelve Vermont 4-H teens have qualified to compete at the 2024 Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup this fall. The 4-H’ers, all top individual s…
Lilac Pests Share August 9, 2024 By Ann Hazelrigg By Ann Hazelrigg Extension Plant Pathologist University of Vermont Lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) can be stunning in early summer when in full bloom, but this time of year they tend to look a …
Public Invited to Learn About Black Ash Trees Share August 9, 2024 By Ginger Nickerson Montpelier--The black ash, a culturally significant tree species to the Indigenous peoples of the Northeast, is also important to regional ecosystems.…
Tomato Trivia Share August 8, 2024 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont We purchase them at the market. We dine on them in salads and sauces. Some of us indulge in the joy of growing o…
Help Slow the Spread of the Spotted Lanternfly Share August 8, 2024 By Ginger Nickerson Burlington--The spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest first found in Pennsylvania in 2014, is slowly making its way north with infestations already es…
show the image caption close caption Scotch Burn Farm in Ryegate, Vermont, recently was honored by University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont Dairy Industry Association as the 2024 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year. Family members (lef…
4-H'ers Go for the Gold at Shooting Sports Jamboree Share August 1, 2024 By Holly Ferris Pawlet—Pawlet was the place to be the weekend of July 19-21 as 72 4-H’ers competed for gold, silver and bronze medals at the 2024 Vermont 4-H Shooti…
The Striped Cucumber Beetle Share July 31, 2024 By Ann Hazelrigg By Ann Hazelrigg Extension Plant Pathologist University of Vermont Cucumber and squash production is in full swing in the garden, but there is a key pest that can affect th…
Local 4-H Dairy Show Is "Udderly" Great Share July 26, 2024 By Molly McFaun Tunbridge--The 2024 Central and Southeast Region 4-H Dairy Show, July 19 and 20, in Tunbridge proved to be an “udderly” great experience for the 27 4-H’ers who s…
Nearly 50 4-H'ers Competed at Multi-County 4-H Dairy Show Share July 26, 2024 By Martha Seifert New Haven--The 2024 Multi-County 4-H Dairy Show was held July 19 and 20 at the Addison County Fair and Field Days grounds in New Haven under …
show the image caption close caption Flame weeding can be an effective method of removing unwanted plants that grow in rocky, compacted areas like hardscape surfaces. (photo: Bonnie Kirn Donahue) Flame Weeding Share July 24, 2024 By Bonn…
County 4-H Dairy Show Held at Lamoille County Field Days Share July 23, 2024 By Holly Ferris Johnson—The 2024 Lamoille County 4-H Youth Dairy Show was held July 20 in conjunction with Lamoille County Field Days in Johnson. Nineteen 4-H’e…
Explore Vermont's Outdoors at Family Camping Weekend Share July 23, 2024 By Holly Ferris Groton--Now in its 26th year, Outdoor Family Weekend promises to educate and engage campers of all interests and abilities with a host of new worksh…
4-H Horse Show Goes On Despite Recent Storms Share July 19, 2024 By Wendy Sorrell Essex Junction--Despite a last-minute venue change due to storm damage, the 2024 Vermont State 4-H Horse Show went on without a hitch, attracting 35 compet…
Propagating Perennials Share July 18, 2024 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Do you wish you had more of your favorite plants in your garden? By propagating new plants from those al…