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Seeds To Plant This Fall Share October 20, 2022 By Nadie VanZandt By Nadie VanZandt Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont Before taking a rest from gardening for the season, have you thought of direct sowing seeds to grow a min…
Regional Contests Test 4-H'ers' Equine Knowledge Share October 19, 2022 By Wendy Sorrell Castleton--The Northeast Regional 4-H Horse Contest, Oct. 16, attracted competitors from several states, including 19 from Vermont. The event took p…
Pondering the Pumpkin Share October 18, 2022 By Vern Grubinger By Dr. Vern Grubinger Extension Vegetable and Berry Specialist University of Vermont The pumpkin is an odd vegetable. The more popular pumpkins get, the less people eat them.…
show the image caption close caption When putting the garden to bed for the winter, gardeners should pull up any dead and dying annuals, including vegetables and any tender perennials that won't be overwintered indoors. (photo: Enrique P…
Fourteen from Vermont Attend National 4-H Dairy Conference Share October 13, 2022 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--Fourteen Vermont 4-H'ers and their chaperones recently returned from Wisconsin where they participated in the 2022 National 4-…
show the image caption close caption Ali Kosiba is the new University of Vermont Extension forester, based in Extension's South Burlington office. (photo courtesy of Ali Kosiba) UVM Extension Hires New Forestry Specialist Share October 1…
show the image caption close caption Soil composition is key to growing vegetables successfully in raised beds with a growing medium of 70 percent essential minerals from soil and 30 percent from compost the ideal mix. (photo: Local Food…
Planting Spring-Blooming Miniatures Share October 7, 2022 By Deborah J. Benoit By Deborah J. Benoit Extension Master Gardener University of Vermont There's an old saying, "Good things come in small packages." That's certainly true of the…
Free Youth STEM Event To Be Held At UVM Share October 7, 2022 By Margaret Coan Burlington--STEM Showcase 3.0, Nov. 5 in Burlington, features a morning of hands-on learning activities for youths, ages 8-14. Registration is required by Nov…
show the image caption close caption Gourds come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, making them an ideal choice for both autumnal displays and crafts. (photo: Andrea Knepper) It's Decorative Gourd Season! Share October 5, 2022 By …
Growing Great Garlic Share October 5, 2022 By Vern Grubinger Dr. Vern Grubinger Extension Vegetable and Berry Specialist University of Vermont Garlic is an unusual crop. It's vegetatively propagated, planted in the fall and especially fl…
Vermont 4-H Seeks New Members and Volunteers Share October 4, 2022 By Sarah Kleinman Burlington--If you think that 4-H is just an agricultural program, think again. Although that is partly true, according to Sarah Kleinman, University of…
4-H Horse Members Return from Big E Share September 30, 2022 By Wendy Sorrell Burlington--Seven Vermont 4-H club members took part in various 4-H horse events at Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts, Sept. 22-24. …
Franklin County Farm to Host Field Day for Farmers Share September 29, 2022 By Susan Brouillette Franklin--A field day will be held on Oct. 20 at the Roll Land Farm in Franklin for farmers interested in hearing the latest about soil heal…
show the image caption close caption To gain enough body mass for winter survival, bees require a lot of pollen and nectar so leaving plants up far into the fall provides a good source of both. (photo: Laura Johnson) Helping Wild Bumbleb…
show the image caption close caption When moving spider plants, peace lilies and other houseplants indoors for the winter, first isolate for a short period so any pests brought in are not transferred to other indoor plants. (photo: Debor…
4-H Had Strong Presence at Vermont State Fair Share September 26, 2022 By Allison Smith Rutland--The 4-H Building was humming with activity throughout the five-day run of the Vermont State Fair. Sixty-six Bennington and Rutland County 4-…
4-H'ers Take Center Stage at Eastern States Expo Share September 26, 2022 By Allison Smith Burlington--Several Vermont 4-H club members had an opportunity to share what they've learned through 4-H with visitors to Eastern States Expositi…
show the image caption close caption To create a new garden space or area for a hammock using the lazy lasagna method, cut the grass low and remove persistent weeds before laying cardboard over the area, wetting it and covering with pine…
show the image caption close caption Vermont 4-H'ers (left to right) Aubrey Maley, Irasburg; Sadie Ellner, Morristown; and Emma Deering, Middlebury; represented Vermont in the clipping contest at Eastern States Exposition, Sept. 16, plac…