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Peach Leaf Curl Share June 13, 2024 By Ann Hazelrigg By Ann Hazelrigg Extension Plant Pathologist University of Vermont Peach leaf curl has been a common disease of peach trees this spring in Vermont. The disease often occurs in wet cool…
Gardening with Native Plants Share June 13, 2024 By Nadie VanZandt By Nadie VanZandt Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Stunning landscapes abound all over the world, each one a testament to the captivating beauty of its nat…
Three-Day Horse Clinic Held in Tunbridge Share June 7, 2024 By Molly McFaun Tunbridge—More than 30 equestrians from three states had an opportunity to hone their equine- related skills at the 2024 Orange County 4-H and Open Mounted Horse…
Building Habitat for Bees Share June 7, 2024 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Bees are critically important pollinators to support and protect. Along with other insects, bees a…
show the image caption close caption Dusky birch sawflies raise their bodies in the air as they feed in large groups on the edges of birch leaves. (photo: Ann Hazelrigg/UVM Extension) Dusky Birch Sawflies Share June 5, 2024 By Ann Hazelr…
show the image caption close caption Shoreham 4-H’ers Shyanne Wedge (left) and Hannah Gendreau presented a team demonstration on protective “leg wear” for horses at the 2024 State 4-H Horse Communications Contest, June 1 in Middlebury. (…
Correcting Soil Compaction in Lawns Share May 31, 2024 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont The summer months are a time when many of us enjoy lawns. From playing sports to picnick…
The Hydrangea Leaftier Share May 30, 2024 By Ann Hazelrigg By Ann Hazelrigg Extension Plant Pathologist University of Vermont If you have hydrangeas in your yard, you may have noticed odd structures in the plant in mid-May. These bladder…
show the image caption close caption 4-H’ers and their coaches who will be taking part in the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, June 23-28 in Grand Island, Nebraska, are Front row (left to right): Robert Harris, Poultney; Nick …
Fence-Building Workshop Offered for Farmers Share May 24, 2024 By Jascha Pick Randolph Center—A full-day workshop for farmers on electric and high tensile fencing systems for livestock will be held June 25 in Randolph Center. The worksho…
Flowers in the Vegetable Garden Share May 22, 2024 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont There’s no denying they’re pretty, but did you know there are practical reasons to plant flowers…
Academy Explores the Natural World Share May 21, 2024 By Amy Miller Woodbury—Whether you are considering a career in a natural resources-related field or just have an interest in “walking on Vermont’s wild side,” the 2024 Natural Resourc…
4-H State Day Puts Spotlight on 4-H Talent Share May 17, 2024 By Amy Miller Barre—The 2024 4-H State Day, May 4 in Barre, provided a platform for talented Vermont 4-H’ers to entertain and educate family, friends and other visitors as the…
Program for Teachers Explores Watershed Science Share May 16, 2024 By Ashley Eaton Burlington-- Middle and high school teachers interested in integrating watershed science into their curriculum are invited to apply for a year-long progra…
Explore Lake Champlain on UVM Research Vessel Share May 16, 2024 By Ashley Eaton Burlington—Interested in learning more about Lake Champlain and its history, culture and geology? You can by taking part in one of the Summer on the Lake ex…
Screening Garden Soils for Lead Share May 15, 2024 By Debra Heleba By Debra Heleba Extension Community Horticulture Program director University of Vermont Whether you are new to gardening, or have been growing your own vegetables for yea…
UVM Among Recipients of NIFA Partnership Award Share May 14, 2024 By Lisa Chase Burlington--The Agritourism Research and Extension Collaborative, with origins at the University of Vermont (UVM), recently was recognized for its work to ad…
Free Course Offered on Stormwater Education Share May 9, 2024 By Kris Stepenuck Burlington--Stormwater education helps promote a greater awareness within a community about the importance of minimizing stormwater impacts as well as ways i…
4-H'ers Judge Horses in Colchester Share May 9, 2024 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--Despite the rainy weather on May 5, the outlook was sunny for the 28 horse-savvy 4-H’ers competing in the 2024 State 4-H Horse Judging Contest. That mornin…
show the image caption close caption (Photo: Ren Dillon/UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) Extension Expert Focuses on Climate Change Mitigation, Resiliency and Adaptation Share May 9, 2024 By Cathy Yandow UVM Extension Direct…