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Working Steer 4-H Members Compete in Two Shows Share August 18, 2023 By Wendy Sorrell Pomfret--4-H’ers enrolled in the working steer project had an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in handling and driving their teams at two shows …
Ackermann Dairy Honored as Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year Share August 15, 2023 By Tony Kitsos If there is one word that can be used to describe Jimmy and Sara Ackermann, it’s resilient. Although only in their mid-thirties, these hard-wo…
show the image caption close caption The American Cranberry Bush has showy, white flowers in the spring, and edible red berries in fall, making this an attractive pollinator plant for the garden, (photo: Bonnie Kirn Donahue) Great Native…
show the image caption close caption Pumpkins are highly susceptible to powdery mildew, so to help prevent this fungal disease, gardeners should plant them in full sun with adequate space to allow for good air circulation, or, alternativ…
Local 4-H'ers Compete for Dairy Show Championships Share August 3, 2023 By Holly Ferris Johnson—The 2023 Lamoille County Field Days offered fairgoers a wide range of attractions and activities, but for 16 4-H’ers, a highlight of the thre…
show the image caption close caption The appearance of cottony or woolly masses on the underside of the foliage at the base of a hemlock’s needles indicates the presence of the hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive forest pest. (photo: Ali…
Shade Elegance with Solomon's Seal Share August 2, 2023 By Nadie VanZandt By Nadie VanZandt Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont If you want to add a touch of architectural interest to your shade garden, look no further than t…
Tomato Troubles Share August 1, 2023 By Ann Hazelrigg By Ann Hazelrigg Extension Plant Pathologist University of Vermont As you harvest the first tomatoes of the season, you may notice that some of the fruit is not perfect. Blossom end r…
Orleans County Fairgrounds Hosts 4-H Dairy Show Share August 1, 2023 By Lindy Birch Barton--July 27 was a busy day for the 43 4-H dairy members who took part in the 2023 Orleans and Essex Counties 4-H Dairy Show at the Orleans County Fai…
Smart Gardening Share July 27, 2023 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Some people are always looking for shortcuts or ways to avoid boring or backache-inducing chores in the garden.…
show the image caption close caption After planting, cover the soil around the tree with a layer of mulch a few inches thick to help retain moisture and prevent growth of weeds. Pull the mulch a few inches away from the trunk to avoid cr…
show the image caption close caption Front row (left to right): Jeff Carter, Don McFeeters, Lisa Halvorsen, Mary Fay, Marlene Thibault, Lois Frey, and Lydia Harvey. Middle row: Phil Winters, Bill Snow, Glenn Rogers, Roy Beckford, and Dan…
Free Youth Workshops Probe Engineering Topics Share July 24, 2023 By Lauren Traister Burlington--Students entering Grades 3-6 this fall are invited to explore the field of engineering at Science Fun Day, offered at two different location…
show the image caption close caption Produce from gardens saturated from rainwater, but not flooded, is safe to eat although gardeners should avoid walking on waterlogged soils until dry to prevent compaction and additional root damage. …
show the image caption close caption Although the recent floods left silt deposits on echinacea and other ornamentals at a University of Vermont Extension Master Gardener project at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier, these plants…
show the image caption close caption Floodwaters and prolonged rains have saturated lawns, like the one pictured here, making mowing and maintenance a challenge. (photo: Deb Heleba/UVM Extension) Helping Lawns Recover After Flooding and …
Multi-County 4-H Dairy Show Attracts 49 Exhibitors Share July 19, 2023 By Martha Seifert New Haven--Despite a week of frequent downpours, the weather cooperated on Saturday, July 15, for the 49 youths with their 64 animals who participat…
show the image caption close caption The Vermont delegation that headed to Nebraska for the 2023 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships, held June 25-30, were: Front row (left to right): Gabriel St. Martin, Wells; Robert Harris, Poul…
Tomato Leaf Spot Diseases Share July 18, 2023 By Ann Hazelrigg By Ann Hazelrigg Extension Plant Pathologist University of Vermont Many gardeners may start to see spots appearing on the lower leaves of their tomato plants. The two common …
show the image caption close caption Keenan and Jen Thygesen, Tunbridge (far left) presented a hands-on fitting and showing workshop for all age groups at the 2023 Central and Southeastern Regional Dairy Clinic and Show, July 9 in Tunbri…