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Making Your Outdoor Spaces Work for You Share April 10, 2024 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont As warmer weather approaches, it is a great time to consider how you use the outdo…
show the image caption close caption Seed libraries, which are located in public libraries and other venues throughout the state, have seeds “to borrow” for a variety of vegetables and herbs, and sometimes flowers. (photo: Krista Bennett…
show the image caption close caption Elizabeth Schumacher has joined University of Vermont Extension’s Community Nutrition Education program as the new nutrition educator for Rutland County. (photo courtesy of Elizabeth Schumacher) Exten…
Budget-Friendly Gardening Tips Share April 4, 2024 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont There’s no doubt that gardening is rewarding, but costs can get out of hand in the excitement of…
Extension Helpline Provides Free Gardening Information Share April 2, 2024 By Debra Heleba Burlington--Do you have questions about how to prepare your garden site for planting or want to know which perennials grow best in the shade? Mayb…
Sharing Your Yard With Nature Share March 28, 2024 By Amy Simone By Amy Simone Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Your home landscape can be an amazing opportunity to collaborate with nature. With thoughtful plant choices, y…
Growing Hellebores Share March 27, 2024 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont You may know them by different names such as Lenten rose (Helleborus orientalis) or Christmas rose (Hellebo…
Late-Winter Woody Plants That Pop Share March 22, 2024 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Late winter is a great time to notice how certain trees and shrubs provide seasonal inte…
show the image caption close caption Lettuce grows best in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, so soil should be amended accordingly before starting this cool-season vegetable in a cold frame. (photo: Erda Estemera/Unsplash) Gardening in a…
show the image caption close caption Everyone was a winner at the 2024 Chittenden County Invitational 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl, held March 15 in Essex Junction. 4-H’ers competing at the event were: Front row (left to right): Saige Prisco, Ian…
Students Encouraged to Apply for AgroTek Academies Share March 18, 2024 By Sarah Kleinman Burlington--Interested in exploring biotechnology or agriscience? Or would you like to work with cutting-edge computer tools and technologies to ad…
Pruning Your Fruit Trees: It's Not Too Late Share March 14, 2024 By Debra Heleba By Debra Heleba Extension Community Horticulture Program director University of Vermont This time of year, when plants are normally in their dormant stage, …
Call for Nominations for Vermont Dairy Farm Award Share March 13, 2024 By Whitney Hull Burlington--University of Vermont (UVM) Extension and the Vermont Dairy Industry Association (VDIA) are seeking nominations for the 2024 Vermont Dairy…
Free Workshops for Teens Promote Healthy Living Share March 11, 2024 By Margaret Coan Burlington--Teens interested in exploring pathways to wellness and healthy living are invited to attend a series of free workshops this spring. The int…
Nominations Due by March 29 for 2024 Tree Steward Awards Share March 7, 2024 By Gwen Kozlowski Burlington--The deadline is fast approaching to nominate a tree champion for a 2024 Vermont Tree Steward Award. Nominations will only be accep…
4-H'ers Display Dairy Smarts at Annual Quiz Bowl Share March 7, 2024 By Molly McFaun Randolph Center--The 2024 Central and Southeastern Regional 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl, held March 3 in Randolph Center, provided an opportunity for 4-H’ers to…
Goat and Dairy 4-H'ers Compete in 4-H Quiz Bowl Share March 7, 2024 By Lindy Birch Orleans--The 2024 Northeast Region 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl debuted a new contest this year, adding a dairy goat component that attracted 10 4-H’ers. An additi…
Thirty-Seven 4-H'ers Compete in County 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Share March 7, 2024 By Martha Seifert Bridport--Bridport Community School was the place to be on March 2 as 4-H dairy members matched wits in fast-paced buzzer rounds at the 2024…
Easter Flowers Share March 7, 2024 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont It’s no surprise that the Easter lily (Lilium longiflorum) is the most popular floral gift for Easter giving, bu…
It Was All About Food at Addison County 4-H Event Share March 6, 2024 By Martha Seifert Middlebury--The annual Addison County 4-H Foods Day, which featured an Italian theme, was held on February 24 at the Middlebury Union Middle School i…