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Class dismissed; the Dude abides, fishing for whatever
Outdoors & Environment

Class dismissed; the Dude abides, fishing for whatever

Bradley Carleton, Sacred Hunter April 3, 2025April 2, 2025

As I sit fishing on the side of the road of what locals call the South Slang, between bites…

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Community Roundup: April 3
Outdoors & Environment

Community Roundup: April 3

April 3, 2025April 2, 2025

Know the health risks when raising backyard birds As warmer weather and peeping baby chicks mark the springtime return…

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Carl Linnaeus: Father of taxonomy
Outdoors & Environment People and Places

Carl Linnaeus: Father of taxonomy

Andrea Knepper, University of Vermont Extension March 27, 2025March 26, 2025

Rudbeckia hirta. Solanum lycopersicum. Acer saccharum. Have you ever seen these names on plant tags or seed packets and…

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Charlotte to celebrate the Earth for whole month of April
Outdoors & Environment The Grange

Charlotte to celebrate the Earth for whole month of April

Alexa Lewis, Contributor March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

As spring awakens from winter in April, much of the world is getting ready to celebrate Earth Day, but…

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Using a plant stand for indoor gardening
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Using a plant stand for indoor gardening

Deborah J. Benoit, University of Vermont Extension March 20, 2025March 19, 2025

Each winter, gardeners bid farewell to their outdoor growing spaces and turn their attention to other ways to occupy…

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Grow herbs indoors to add flavor and fragrance to home
Outdoors & Environment

Grow herbs indoors to add flavor and fragrance to home

Deborah J. Benoit, University of Vermont Extension March 20, 2025March 19, 2025

Winter weather may be on the wane, but it will still be a while before we can get outdoors…

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Look for spring when primroses, or Primula, bloom
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Look for spring when primroses, or Primula, bloom

Joan Weed, Weed's in the Garden March 20, 2025March 19, 2025

Among the many sought after signs of spring, a not so common one is the budding and blooming of…

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Early sunny day and thoughts of nature’s balance
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Early sunny day and thoughts of nature’s balance

Bradley Carleton, Sacred Hunter March 6, 2025March 5, 2025

On the first warm sunny day of the month, my heart calls me to step outside and breathe in…

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In spite of the polar vortex, looking ahead to spring
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In spite of the polar vortex, looking ahead to spring

Elizabeth Bassett, In the Outdoors March 6, 2025March 5, 2025

My garden journal features sporadic entries over the decades, usually after a spectacular success (tastiest cantaloupe ever!) or disasters,…

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Increasing vegetable plant diversity with seeds
Outdoors & Environment

Increasing vegetable plant diversity with seeds

Amy Simone , University of Vermont Extension  March 6, 2025March 5, 2025

Choosing seeds and starting your own transplants are among the most empowering ways to garden. Why grow the same vegetable…

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Knotweed removal effort seems successful
Outdoors & Environment

Knotweed removal effort seems successful

Kate Kelly, Contributor March 6, 2025March 5, 2025

Non-native invasive plant species have long threatened the health of ecosystems, wildlife habitat and populations of native plants in…

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Get ready for spring with a garden party
Food & Farm Outdoors & Environment

Get ready for spring with a garden party

Andrea Knepper, University of Vermont Extension February 27, 2025February 26, 2025

By this time of the year, it may seem like winter will never end. Many of us are eager…

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Wait for growing season with a good gardening book
Arts & Entertainment Outdoors & Environment

Wait for growing season with a good gardening book

Joan Weed, Weed's in the Garden February 20, 2025February 19, 2025

Whenever someone asks for a recommendation for a gardening book to offer as a gift, especially for a beginner,…

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Winter should not interrupt your composting
Outdoors & Environment

Winter should not interrupt your composting

Benjamin Block, University of Vermont Extension February 20, 2025February 19, 2025

Compost, the dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling material produced by natural decomposers, provides many benefits to gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Converting…

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Bewitching witch hazel tree
Outdoors & Environment

Bewitching witch hazel tree

Deborah J. Benoit, University of Vermont Extension February 20, 2025February 19, 2025

You may be familiar with its name from the bottle of astringent found in your home medicine cabinet or…

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Use frigid winter time for planning a new garden bed
Food & Farm Outdoors & Environment

Use frigid winter time for planning a new garden bed

Deborah J. Benoit, University of Vermont Extension February 6, 2025February 5, 2025

The middle of winter with snow covering brick-hard, frozen ground may seem like an odd time to plan a…

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When it’s cold enough for playing hooky with real hooks
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When it’s cold enough for playing hooky with real hooks

Bradley Carleton, Sacred Hunter February 6, 2025February 5, 2025

Some people say I’m a bit crazy, but I’ll argue that passion is frequently misunderstood as such. Take, for…

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Growing citrus trees as houseplants
Food & Farm Outdoors & Environment

Growing citrus trees as houseplants

Amy Simone, University of Vermont Extension January 30, 2025January 29, 2025

Imagine having sunny orange, bright yellow and luscious green fruit growing in your home, especially during this gray, cold…

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Putney Mountain Hawkwatch reports ‘best year ever’ for sightings
Outdoors & Environment

Putney Mountain Hawkwatch reports ‘best year ever’ for sightings

Kate Kampner, Community News Service January 16, 2025January 15, 2025

Theresa Armata remembers the scene atop Putney Mountain the first time she came to join her local hawk-watching crew…

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Trail group works for safe bike trails for commuting
Health Outdoors & Environment

Trail group works for safe bike trails for commuting

Kate Kampner, Community News Service January 9, 2025January 8, 2025

Imagine a commute without the worry of traffic jams, potholes or detours, a path to town that’s nearby, maintained…

Read More Trail group works for safe bike trails for commutingContinue

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