Master the magic of composting
Become a wizard at turning your kitchen scraps and yard waste into gardening gold.
Disturbances are a critical part of forest regeneration
The aftermath of a disturbance, whether natural or human-caused, can be a very stressful time for forest stewards and forest lovers, leaving a forest seeming ugly, empty, hopeless.
Things to do in the garden in August
Ah, August. Summer is in full swing, but autumn is already peeking around the corner. The rewards of gardening are everywhere.
Miracles abound in the snow as we trudge to our spirit’s home
I’ve got to be honest with you, folks. I moved to Vermont in 1975 from a small town outside Pittsburgh called Beaver.
App finds closest lake pump-out services
A free digital tool is available for recreational boaters on Lake Champlain and Lake George to help them locate…
Cyanobacteria blooms begin annual reappearance in Vermont waterbodies
With summer in full swing, cyanobacteria blooms are occurring on more waterbodies and beaches across the state.
Researchers seek Lake Champlain angler help
Attention Lake Champlain anglers: University of Vermont researchers need your help this summer with two important studies.
Best kestrel nest?
Peter Demick took this picture of American kestrels.
Let’s bring Vermont’s recycling into the 21st century
Nearly 30 years ago, the Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) built Vermont’s first recycling sorting facility, known as a materials recovery facility where “blue-bin” recyclables are sorted.
Prepare for emerald ash borer before it arrives
The good news is that the emerald ash borer has not yet been detected in Charlotte.
E-lawncare movement gaining momentum
With the existential impacts of human-caused climate change becoming ever more obvious, it’s also more obvious that we need to do everything possible to reduce the volume of fossil fuel consumed.
Squashing … er … curbing squash vine borer
Squash is one of the easiest types of vegetables to grow. Plant a seed in some soil, give it water and a lot of space and before long you have more than you know what to do with.
Patches of dead leaves but all is not lost to spongy moths
You could be mistaken for thinking it’s early spring as you gaze at Pease Mountain: bare tree branches in a haze of green as young leaves push out.
A goat farm grows in Charlotte
Mike Dunbar has entered into a lease arrangement that has revealed the warm and fuzzy side of Robert Mack, Charlotte farmer and former selectboard member.
Silvery flash of salmon is a sign there’s still hope for the lake
The late June morning has yet to begin to show striations of dark purple over the mountains to the east.
Ways to reduce pollution from backyard burning
With spring and summer cleaning underway, the Department of Environmental Conservation wants to remind and encourage Vermonters to follow a few guidelines for on-premise or backyard open burning.
What’s wrong with invasive plants?
A big part of my job has become dealing with non-native invasive plants (also called “invasive exotic plants” or “invasives”) in the woods. While many of the plant species found in Vermont are non-native, only a small portion of these are “invasive” — outcompeting native species and negatively impacting natural communities.
Ways to reduce pollution from backyard burning
With spring and summer cleaning underway, the Department of Environmental Conservation wants to remind and encourage Vermonters to follow a few guidelines for on-premise or backyard open burning.
How much garden would a woodchuck chuck?
First the good news: The vernal pool that our team monitors is brimming with tadpoles.
Planning a cutting garden
A cutting garden provides a homegrown source of material for fresh flower arrangements. It might focus on one type of plant, such as a spring cutting garden featuring a variety of daffodils or tulips, or include a season-spanning variety you can cut throughout the warm-weather months.