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Houseplant Care During the Winter Months Share December 23, 2025 By Debra Heleba Winter has officially arrived, bringing unique challenges in caring for houseplants. At this time of year, we experience less intense and fewer hours of sun…
It's Sharp to Keep Your Garden Tools Maintained Share December 18, 2025 By Benjamin Block Home gardeners use a variety of hand tools to achieve their desired results for gardening and landscape maintenance. A quick search at any garden c…
Oh, Christmas Trees! Share December 11, 2025 By Deborah J. Benoit The Christmas tree is a well-known symbol of the holiday, but it wasn’t always so. Decorating with evergreen boughs dates back thousands of years to celebrations during th…
Tri-State Dairy Exchange Team Explores On-Farm Assessments and Audits in November Webinar Share December 5, 2025 By Amber Machia The mission of the Tri-State Extension Dairy Team is to unite Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont in advancing…
Holiday Decorating, Naturally Share December 4, 2025 By Amy Simone As you prepare to decorate your home this holiday season, consider the bounty of garden elements and other natural options available to brighten up your holiday displays.…
Insights from the 2025 UVM Soybean Variety Trial Share December 3, 2025 By Heather Darby, Ivy Krezinski In 2025, UVM Extension conducted a Soybean Variety Trial at Borderview Research Farm in Alburgh, Vermont. This trial evaluated the yi…
show the image caption close caption Corn silage harvest at a farm in Vermont. Choosing the Right Corn Silage Hybrid for Your Operation: 2025 Trial Results Are In Share December 2, 2025 By Sara Ziegler, Shannon MacDonald 2025 EvaluationT…
Considerations When Giving Holiday Plants Share November 26, 2025 By Deborah J. Benoit During the hectic holidays, an eye-catching display of plants may seem like the perfect gift solution, particularly at the last minute. But is it? Is …
Register Now for 2026 UVM Gardening Course Share November 19, 2025 he University of Vermont (UVM) Extension is offering its signature Extension Master Gardener (EMG) course in the new year. The 16-week online course starts on January 23,…
More Than a Side Dish: Getting to Know the Cranberry Share November 14, 2025 By Deborah J. Benoit Thanksgiving is just around the corner, with cranberry sauce playing a supporting role in traditional holiday feasts. While the question “w…
Open House for Vermont Maple Syrup Producers Share November 14, 2025 The UVM Extension Maple Syrup Quality Testing Lab is excited to invite all maple syrup producers to a free open house event! Visitors will have the opportunity to tour …
Research Takes Root at Upcoming Gardening Conference Share November 10, 2025 By Debra Heleba The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Community Horticulture Program is excited to announce its 2025 annual conference: “From Campus to Comm…
UVM Extension Attends the First Annual American Dairy Xpo Share November 7, 2025 By Shannon MacDonald UVM Extension attended the first Annual American Dairy Xpo on November 5 and 6 in Essex Junction, Vermont. This new event was a dairy-s…
Smart Garden Tool Storage Share October 31, 2025 By Deborah J. Benoit Storing garden tools is likely one of the last projects you’ll tackle when putting your garden to bed. You could just stash everything in the garage or garden shed and…
Supporting Vermont's Jamaican Farmworkers in the Wake of Hurricane Melissa Share October 31, 2025 Supporting Vermont's Jamaican Farmworkers in the Wake of Hurricane Melissa This week, Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ev…
"If these sunflowers grow, I'll shave my mustache," a farmer joked when Dr. Metin Tuna asked him to try direct seeding sunflowers.
Soil Test Now for Healthier Gardens in the Spring Share October 24, 2025 By Amy Simone As the gardening season draws to a close, now is the ideal time to set yourself up for success next year. Assessing the health of your soil this fall …
Planting Bulbs for Spring Flowers Share October 16, 2025 By Deborah J. Benoit Autumn is in full force. Green leaves have turned to brilliant shades of red and gold that flutter to the ground in their yearly dance. The garden is winding d…
New lab to help Vermont maple producers meet quality standards from WCAX.com, 10/10/25 Share October 14, 2025 Read and watch more at WCAX.com. Media Contact Mark Isselhardt UVM Extension Maple Specialist Mark.Isselhardt@uvm.edu
show the image caption close caption The first all-local hemp fiber clothing in the modern history of the Northeast. This sweater vest was created using hemp fiber from UVM's Borderview Research Farm in Alburgh, Vermont. Modeled by Sara …