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Growing Your Own Perennials From Seed Share January 24, 2024 By Amy Simone By Amy Simone Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Many gardeners start vegetables, annual flowers and herbs from seeds, either indoors or directly in …
National Dairy Outlook Share January 18, 2024 By Whitney Hull By Whitney Hull Extension Dairy Specialist University of Vermont As we look ahead to what 2024 will bring for milk prices, it’s helpful to reflect on the trends of 2023 dairy …
Nominations Open for Vermont Tree Steward Awards Share January 17, 2024 By Gwen Kozlowski Burlington--The Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program (VT UCF) is accepting nominations for its 2024 Vermont Tree Steward Awards. The deadli…
A Head Start on the Growing Season Share January 17, 2024 By Amy Simone By Amy Simone Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont The holidays are over, and we find ourselves in the cold, dark days of mid-winter. As a gardener, you m…
UVM Extension to Host No-Till and Cover Crop Conference Share January 11, 2024 By Susan Brouillette South Burlington--The 2024 No-Till and Cover Crop Conference will address many of the challenges farmers faced in 2023 due to extreme wet…
Webinars Spill the Beans About Growing Dried Beans Share January 11, 2024 By Susan Brouillette Burlington--A three-part webinar series, hosted by University of Vermont Extension and Cornell University, will cover a number of aspects of g…
Free Event Aims to Excite Youths About Engineering Share January 9, 2024 By Lauren Traister Burlington—Vermont 4-H and the University of Vermont (UVM) College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CMES) are sponsoring a free event fo…
show the image caption close caption University of Vermont Extension Master Gardener volunteers Susan Stanne, South Burlington (front), and Jane Murphy, Burlington, answer questions about gardening and backyard composting through the pro…
show the image caption close caption Gardeners can use the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map for their state to determine their zone and select appropriate plants for their garden. (photo courtesy of USDA Agricultural Research Service) USDA …
Cost of Production Workshop Offered for Dairy Farmers Share December 21, 2023 By Whitney Hull St. Albans City--Calculating the cost of production helps farmers assess the financial health of their farm. It can highlight problem areas and…
Online Business Training Offered for Agritourism Enterprises Share December 13, 2023 By Lisa Chase Burlington--In 2024, University of Vermont Extension is sponsoring a free webinar and training to introduce a new online business tool and…
show the image caption close caption Ginger is a versatile and aromatic spice that can be grated, chopped, juiced or cut into thin strips to add flavor to everything from beverages to savory dishes and desserts. (photo: Joseph Mucira/Pix…
Beneath the Mistletoe Share December 7, 2023 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont The mention of mistletoe evokes images of a seasonal kissing ball adorned with its leaves and berries …
show the image caption close caption Garden sculptures and statuary, available for purchase at many nurseries and garden centers, will add beauty to a perennial gardener’s flowerbeds. (photo: Amy Simone) Gifts for Gardeners: Think Outsid…
Local 4-H'ers Recognized at Annual Achievement Night Share November 28, 2023 By Martha Seifert Middlebury--The 2023 Addison County 4-H Achievement Night was held November 18 at Mary Hogan School in Middlebury. This evening is the culmina…
Plants for the Holidays Share November 22, 2023 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont As the days grow shorter, the wintery winds of December will bring with them a host of holidays—and…
Beatrix Farrand: Pioneer in American Landscape Design Share November 15, 2023 By Nadie VanZandt By Nadie VanZandt Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont A prominent figure in the history of American landscape design, Beatrix Far…
show the image caption close caption The University of Vermont Extension Master Gardener program will offer a 16-week online course for gardeners interested in advancing their knowledge of home horticulture, whether for personal pursuits…
Growing Greens in Winter Share November 10, 2023 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont There’s nothing like creating a salad of freshly harvested greens you’ve grown yourself from seed.…
Vermont 4-H Horse Members Compete in Kentucky Share November 9, 2023 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--A group of Vermont 4-H horse members just returned from a whirlwind trip to Kentucky that combined national competition with some education…