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New Podcast Shares Stories About Forest Connections Share October 19, 2021 By Kate Forrer Burlington--A new Vermont podcast will give listeners an insight into the many connections that Vermonters have with forests, their management and …
show the image caption close caption (photo: Cathy Yandow/UVM Extension) New E-Book Inspires Pollinator Gardening Share October 13, 2021 By UVM Extension Master Gardener Burlington--Pollinator-friendly gardens not only provide a source o…
show the image caption close caption Fall is the ideal time to remove apple trees that are diseased, pest-ridden or struggling to survive. (photo: Nadie VanZandt) Should You Replace A Struggling Apple Tree? Share October 7, 2021 By UVM E…
show the image caption close caption (photo: Kate Kain, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) New Podcast Explores Riparian Forest Restoration Share October 7, 2021 By Alison Adams Burlington--The Watershed Forestry Partnership (WFP) recently re…
show the image caption close caption (photo: UVM Extension) Borderview Farm to Host Free Field Day for Farmers Share October 4, 2021 By Susan Brouillette Alburgh--Fall Field Day at Borderview Farm in Alburgh will highlight the latest Uni…
show the image caption close caption A garden journal is a useful tool for recording information about plants, weather, garden layouts, successes, failures and anything garden-related to plan for next year's garden. (photo: Deborah J. Be…
show the image caption close caption To make applesauce, quarter the apples, removing the blossom ends, stems and core, then place in a saucepan with 1/2 to 1 cup water to cook. (photo: Joyce Amsden) The Secret to Making Perfect Applesau…
show the image caption close caption (photo: National 4-H Council) 4-H Offers Opportunities for Youths and Adults Share September 28, 2021 By 4-H State Office Burlington--The start of the new 4-H year brings new opportunities for youths,…
show the image caption close caption (photo: U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. John S. Chapman; Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0)) Training Offered on Smart Salting Practices Share September 28, 2021 …
show the image caption close caption For garlic, choose varieties suited to the Northeast, and only plant the largest cloves from the biggest bulbs available for best results. (photo: Joyce Amsden) It's Time to Plant the Garlic Share Sep…
show the image caption close caption (photo: UVM Extension/Champlain Valley Crop, Soil and Pasture Team) Series Invites Youth to Delve Into Dairying Share September 22, 2021 By Martha Manning Burlington--Exploring Vermont Dairy Fall 2021…
show the image caption close caption (photo: Cathy Yandow/UVM Extension) Registration Open for Annual Gardening Conference Share September 21, 2021 By Extension Master Gardener Program Burlington--Both experienced and novice gardeners ca…
show the image caption close caption Perennials, such as heuchera, should be planted at least a month before the ground freezes to give plants time to become established and develop strong roots. (photo: Deborah J. Benoit) Planting Peren…
show the image caption close caption Rhubarb can be divided in fall by digging up the existing plant and dividing at the natural weak points between buds, leaving at least one or two buds per division (photo: Di Reynolds/Pixabay) Fall Rh…
show the image caption close caption Sunflowers, which come in many varieties and colors, add beauty to the landscape and attract birds to the garden. (photo: Bonnie Kirn Donahue) The Joy of Sunflowers Share September 8, 2021 By UVM Exte…
show the image caption close caption Dan Jaffe Wilder, a landscape consultant, author and photographer, will present a webinar on building a resilient home landscape on Oct. 16. (photo courtesy of Dan Jaffe Wilder) Webinar Explores Resil…
show the image caption close caption Faith Gilbert of Letterbox Farm in Hudson, New York, previously received two Northeast SARE Farmer grants to conduct research on cooperative farmer arrangements on equipment sharing and bulk purchasin…
show the image caption close caption Hostas, which have edible flowers and leaves, thrive in part to full shade and will tolerate sunny spots in northern states. (photo: Deborah J. Benoit) Hosta: Not Just Another Pretty Plant Share Septe…
show the image caption close caption Dried sunballs, bunny tails and globe amaranth can be combined to create a simple, eye-catching mixed dried flower arrangement. (photo: Bonnie Kirn Donahue) Experiment With Dried Flowers Share Septemb…
show the image caption close caption Sage Doviak, Burlington, assists with a tree inventory at a planting site in Woodbury as a summer Lake Education and Action Program intern for the Winooski Natural Resource Conservation District. (pho…