Quash The Squash Bugs And Cucumber Beetles
Right about now, the zucchini squash and cucumber plants that you planted in your gardens and raised beds this spring are really taking off. Lurking u...
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Each week, Charlie Nardozzi joins VPR’s Weekend Edition host Mary Engisch for a conversation about gardening, and to answer your questions about what you're seeing in the natural world.
Quash The Squash Bugs And Cucumber Beetles
Right about now, the zucchini squash and cucumber plants are thriving in the warm temps and bright sun. However, lurking underneath the leaves, you ma...
The Fungus Didn't Get Them First; Invasive Caterpillars Defoliating Trees
As the hot sun beats down and afternoon rain showers quench our gardens, up in the canopy of our hardwood trees, an invasive species is having a field...
Just Peachy! You Can Grow Your Own Peach Tree And Enjoy Local, Tree-Ripened Fruit
Can you picture yourself reaching for a tree-ripened peach grown in your own yard? Follow a few guidelines, like finding the right peach tree variety ...
Move Over, Hosta! Let These Perennials Shine In Your Shaded Garden Spots
Many flower gardeners plan out their growing spaces and even then, they realize some areas are challenging. What to plant in the part of your garden s...
Add The Floral Poetry Of The Lilac To Your Yard And Garden
Revered in poems from Walt Whitman to T.S. Eliot , the lilac is a beautiful symbol of spring in New England. You can grow the traditional lavender-hue...
Staked, Caged Or Trellised, Your Tomatoes Will Grow Tall And Strong All Summer!
Tomato-planting time is here! In most parts of Vermont, especially the Champlain Valley and Connecticut River Valley, you can plant tomatoes in your g...
Putting Down Roots; How To Prepare And Plant A New Tree In Your Yard
When you decide to plant a tree, you most likely expect it to stay put for a long time. When considering conditions and factors other than sunlight, s...
The Best Tomatoes To Grow In A Container For A Summer Full Of Fresh Produce
If you want fresh tomatoes right on your porch, balcony or steps all summer long, consider containers! Container tomatoes are the perfect way to grow ...
When Foraging For Wild Edibles, Always Identify Before You Try
If you forage for wild leeks, ramps and other wild edibles growing right now, it is imperative that you heed caution and know proper wild edible ident...