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Award Shines Spotlight on Public Places and Spaces Share July 13, 2023 By Gwen Kozlowski Burlington—Seven landscape projects recently were recognized by the 2023 Vermont Public Places Awards program for promoting positive public uses and…
Road Trip to Olana Share July 12, 2023 By Jodi Larison By Jodi Larison Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont An 1890 Boston Sunday Herald article reported “the art of the landscape gardener has been employed, not so much to ren…
show the image caption close caption Students of the 2022 Vermont Master Composter course received hands-on composting training and went on to become program volunteers. Pictured here are (left to right): Tracy Bach, Thetford Center; Jul…
Raffles to Support State 4-H Dairy Program Share July 11, 2023 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--The 2023 State 4-H Dairy Committee is sponsoring two raffles to raise money to support the Vermont 4-H dairy program. Currently, there are 229 yo…
From Marble to Hemp: Free Tour and Discussion Share July 10, 2023 By Suzy Hodgson Proctor--Hemp, one of the newest crops to garner interest among growers in Vermont, not only diversifies the state’s agricultural economy, but provides val…
State 4-H Dairy Team Selected at Recent Event Share July 7, 2023 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington—Four Vermont teens have earned a spot on the 2023 State 4-H Dairy Judging Team for their high overall placements at this year’s State 4-H Dairy …
Drying Garden Herbs Share July 7, 2023 By Andrea Knepper By Andrea Knepper Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Drying herbs from your garden is a satisfying, fun way to enjoy the bright flavors of summer throughout the year. …
Wet Weather Brings Slime Mold Share July 6, 2023 By Ann Hazelrigg By Ann Hazelrigg Extension Plant Pathologist University of Vermont With all the recent wet weather, conspicuous neon yellow masses have appeared on bark mulches and lawns.…
It's Sour Cherry Season Share July 6, 2023 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont The beginning of July means that sour cherry season is almost here! Sour cherries are bright red, je…
show the image caption close caption Several members of the Otter Creek 4-H Club in Clarendon, who took part in the 2023 Youth Invitational Dairy Show, held June 24-25 in Woodstock, try out their new yo-yos from their gift bags, courtesy…
show the image caption close caption (photo: UVM Extension) Field Day Offers Look at UVM Crops Research Share July 5, 2023 By Susan Brouillette Alburgh--The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program will hos…
Planning a Rose Garden Share June 29, 2023 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Who doesn’t love the smell of roses (Rosaceae) and the beauty of a rose bush in full bloom? When plannin…
show the image caption close caption 4-H Sheep and Goat Camp 2023 participants dressed in their camp T-shirts show off the feed buckets that they received at the June 24 event at the Addison County Fair and Field Days grounds in New Have…
show the image caption close caption Hostas, a perennial favorite of gardeners, are a shade-loving foliage plant with a round, mounding form; plain or striped foliage in various shades of green and white to lavender flowers in summer. (p…
Free Youth Farm Safety Day To Be Held in Bradford Share June 21, 2023 By Martha Seifert Burlington—The 2023 Youth Farm Safety Day will be held July 11 for kids, ages 10 to 16, interested in learning about farm safety through fun, hands-o…
Cornell Vet to Present at Milk Quality Workshop Share June 15, 2023 By Whitney Hull South Burlington—A Cornell University veterinarian will be the featured presenter at the Milk Quality Workshop, August 8, at the University of Vermont (U…
Cedar Apple Rust Disease Share June 15, 2023 By Ann Hazelrigg By Ann Hazelrigg Extension Plant Pathologist University of Vermont With our recent rainy weather, you may have noticed bright orange orbs with gelatinous tendrils on our nativ…
Lawns for Bees Share June 15, 2023 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Much of landscape maintenance in summer is devoted to mowing lawns. Traditional lawns in the Northeast are t…
show the image caption close caption Participants at a past Natural Resources Management Academy took part in a lake assessment workshop on Buck Lake in Woodbury. (photo: Lauren Traister/UVM Extension 4-H) Academy Invites Teens to Explor…
Beware the Uglynest Caterpillar Share June 9, 2023 By Ann Hazelrigg By Ann Hazelrigg Extension Plant Pathologist University of Vermont If you spot any trees or shrubs that appear to be covered in fake spider webs, those aren’t early Hall…