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show the image caption close caption Garden phlox's rainbow of colors adds visual impact to the late summer garden. (photo: Bonnie Kirn Donahue) Phlox and Powdery Mildew Management Share July 21, 2021 By UVM Extension Master Gardener By …
show the image caption close caption Competing in the University of Vermont Extension state 4-H hippology contest for Juniors, ages 8-10, on July 9 were (left to right) Ivy Lea-Simons, Shelburne; Giselle Fenoff, Danville; Addison Erickso…
show the image caption close caption The Whispering Pines 4-H Club won the 4-H Club award at the Vermont 4-H Horse Show for having the highest combined scores in various events. Members (left to right) Front row: Emma Sibley, Milton; Pai…
show the image caption close caption (photo: UVM Extension) Free Webinar Series on Tap for Sugarmakers Share July 16, 2021 By Christi Sherlock Burlington--A free webinar series offered through University of Vermont (UVM) Extension covers…
Raspberry Freezer Jam: Savor The Flavor All Year Long! Share July 15, 2021 By UVM Extension Master Gardener By Joyce Amsden Extension Master Gardener Intern University of Vermont Is there anything as delicious as a sun-warmed raspberry p…
show the image caption close caption Finishing first, second and third, respectively, in the Junior Division (ages 8-10) at the annual state horse judging contest, July 8, were (left to right) Giselle Fenoff, Danville; Ivy Lea-Simons, Sh…
show the image caption close caption The top 10 highest scorers in the Senior Division of the state 4-H horse quiz bowl, July 7 in New Haven, were: Front row (left to right): Tucker Murdough, Essex Junction; Haileigh Demers, Westford; Vi…
show the image caption close caption (Photo: UVM Extension) Bridgeman View Farm to Host Free Field Day For Farmers Share July 14, 2021 By Susan Brouillette Franklin--A free field day for farmers will be held on Aug. 4 at Bridgeman View F…
show the image caption close caption Planning ahead when leaving on vacation will ensure that container plants and gardens will continue to thrive. (photo: Andrea Knepper) Getting The Garden Ready For Vacation Share July 14, 2021 By UVM …
show the image caption close caption Kale can be planted in midsummer for a fall harvest as it grows well in cool weather, matures quickly and tolerates frost. (photo: Brian McGowan/Unsplash) Kale For Autumn Harvest Share July 14, 2021 B…
show the image caption close caption Spotted-wing drosophila (SWD). Image: Martin Cooper. Spotted Wing Drosophila Causes Problems for Home Gardeners Share September 7, 2017 The University of Vermont Extension Master Gardener Helpline has…
show the image caption close caption Sidedressing heavy feeders, such as corn, with a diluted liquid or other fertilizer can give them a boost for optimal production. (photo: Andrea Knepper) Give Your Vegetables a Mid-Season Boost Share …
Watershed Science Kits for Loan From Many Local Libraries Share July 13, 2021 By Ashley Eaton Burlington--Interested in learning more about Lake Champlain and its watershed? You may not need to look any further than your local library. L…
show the image caption close caption Perennials and grasses that spread by seed or roots, such as black-eyed Susan and prairie dropseed, are a nice combination for an informal garden. (photo: Bonnie Kirn Donahue) What's Your Garden's Per…
West Berkshire Farm Takes Top Dairy Honor Share July 12, 2021 By Lisa Halvorsen, Freelance Agricultural Journalist for UVM Extension Ed McGarry always knew that he wanted to be a dairy farmer. It's a passion shared by his wife, Diane, an…
New Guide Details How To Create A Rain Garden Share June 29, 2021 By Shari Halik & Kris Stepenuck Burlington--As public awareness of stormwater issues increases, so does interest in finding ways to protect local waterways. For many homeo…
show the image caption close caption Margaret Coan, who will be based in the University of Vermont Extension office in South Burlington, is the new 4-H educator for Chittenden County. (photo courtesy of UVM Extension 4-H) New 4-H Educato…
show the image caption close caption Poison ivy, recognizable by its leaves of three, thrives in Vermont in a number of different habitats from backyards to wooded areas. (photo: Nadie VanZandt) Poison Ivy: A Troublesome Native Share Jun…
show the image caption close caption Chickens provide a good source of fertilizer for gardens and lawns as poultry litter, when properly composted, is a beneficial soil amendment, improving overall soil health and water-holding capacity.…
Free Babysitting Course Offered for Middle School Students Share January 28, 2021 By Lindy Birch Burlington--Being a good babysitter involves more than just knowing how to keep kids entertained.To help middle school youths learn the skil…