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Controlling magnolia scale infestations is challenging
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Controlling magnolia scale infestations is challenging

Ann Hazelrigg, University of Vermont Extension October 3, 2024October 2, 2024

Magnolia scale (Neolecanium cornuparvum) is a soft scale insect that attacks only magnolia trees, including the popular star magnolia (Magnolia stellata) and saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangiana).

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With brink of fall, it’s a good time for gathering seeds
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With brink of fall, it’s a good time for gathering seeds

Joan Weed, Weed's in the Garden October 3, 2024October 2, 2024

Have you noticed the light is changing and the sun has moved a good way to the south?

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Plant cover crops for sustainability, garden stability
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Plant cover crops for sustainability, garden stability

Bonnie Kirn Donahue, University of Vermont Extension October 3, 2024October 2, 2024

Rather than leaving a field or patch of soil open over the winter, consider cover crops. A cover crop is basically a temporary seeding of an area that would otherwise have exposed soil. The crop is a placeholder for future crops that will be grown there.

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A vision of healthy and abundant wildlife habitat in Charlotte
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A vision of healthy and abundant wildlife habitat in Charlotte

Charlotte Conservation Commission, Contributed October 3, 2024October 2, 2024

While Charlotte has made great strides to conserve farmland through land trusts, our town has a lot of work left to do to protect vital forest land.

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Trails committee replaces bridge
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Trails committee replaces bridge

Bill Regan, Contributor September 19, 2024September 18, 2024

In early September, Charlotte Trails Committee members Jack Pilla and Chris Boffa finished building a new bridge on the mowed path along Ferry Road to replace one that had been damaged repeatedly by flooding — most recently in July.

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Blessings of life permeate the changing of the seasons
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Blessings of life permeate the changing of the seasons

Bradley Carleton, Sacred Hunter September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

The unusual temperatures of September have prolonged the haying season as well as allowing gardens to flush a third round of lettuce, radishes and cilantro just in time for the last ripe tomatoes and a flourish of salsa-based meals.

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Visit to Vermont granite quarries in Barre is trip into history
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Visit to Vermont granite quarries in Barre is trip into history

Elizabeth Bassett, In the Outdoors September 19, 2024September 19, 2024

If you have driven north on I-89 in recent years, you have probably noticed an ever-growing mountain of white slag on the west side of the road between Bethel and Randolph.

Read More Visit to Vermont granite quarries in Barre is trip into historyContinue

Vermont Disaster Recovery Fund approves $1 million in grants
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Vermont Disaster Recovery Fund approves $1 million in grants

Chris Graff, Contributor September 12, 2024September 11, 2024

The Vermont Disaster Recovery Fund has approved $1 million in grants to help flood survivors.

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Charlotters who reported damage from early July storm may get FEMA visit this Tuesday-Thursday
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Charlotters who reported damage from early July storm may get FEMA visit this Tuesday-Thursday

Federal Emergency Management Agency, Contributed September 6, 2024September 6, 2024

The final day to register any damage from the July 10-11 storm for FEMA assistance is Oct. 21.

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Eradicate weeds by tarping, solarization or occultation
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Eradicate weeds by tarping, solarization or occultation

Deborah J. Benoit, University of Vermont Extension September 5, 2024September 4, 2024

Are you looking for a low-labor, chemical-free method to help eradicate weeds and soil-residing pests in the garden?

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Consider feeding migrating animals with your garden
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Consider feeding migrating animals with your garden

Joan Weed, Weed's in the Garden September 5, 2024September 4, 2024

So, what’s on the menu?

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Volunteers test Vermont waters to see if they’re safe
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Volunteers test Vermont waters to see if they’re safe

Charlotte Oliver, Community News Service September 5, 2024September 4, 2024

Every Wednesday morning volunteers around Springfield venture to a local waterbody and dip their sampling cups. 

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Tomato late blight shows up in Vermont
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Tomato late blight shows up in Vermont

Ann Hazelrigg, University of Vermont Extension August 29, 2024August 28, 2024

With our recent rainy weather and storms, I am not surprised that we diagnosed late blight (Phytophthora infestans) in the University of Vermont Plant Diagnostic Clinic in late August.

Read More Tomato late blight shows up in VermontContinue

Problems that can make lilacs look worn out
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Problems that can make lilacs look worn out

Ann Hazelrigg, University of Vermont Extension August 22, 2024August 21, 2024

Lilacs (Syringa vulgaris) can be stunning in early summer when in full bloom, but this time of year they tend to look a bit worn out.

Read More Problems that can make lilacs look worn outContinue

Help prevent erosion by sowing into exposed soil
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Help prevent erosion by sowing into exposed soil

Bonnie Kirn Donahue, University of Vermont Extension August 22, 2024August 21, 2024

Did you know that the condition of your yard can have an impact on regional water quality?

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Autumn sparks the flame of our primal instincts
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Autumn sparks the flame of our primal instincts

Bradley Carleton, Sacred Hunter August 22, 2024August 21, 2024

As summer winds to its close and the second year of extraordinarily powerful storms spins chaotically toward its denouement, the evening breezes bring with them the solace of lower humidity.

Read More Autumn sparks the flame of our primal instinctsContinue

Flame weeding, one way to get rid of stubborn, unwanted plants
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Flame weeding, one way to get rid of stubborn, unwanted plants

Bonnie Kirn Donahue, University of Vermont Extension August 8, 2024August 7, 2024

Weeding is often a reality of summer landscape maintenance.

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Striped cucumber beetle is the bane of the cucubits
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Striped cucumber beetle is the bane of the cucubits

Ann Hazelrigg, University of Vermont Extension August 8, 2024August 7, 2024

Cucumber and squash production is in full swing in the garden, but there is a key pest that can affect the yield and quality of the fruit.

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Big Red found dangerous and cut
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Big Red found dangerous and cut

Scooter MacMillan, Editor August 1, 2024August 1, 2024

When the town of Charlotte lost its tree warden, the selectboard’s concern about filling the position posthaste may have seemed rushed.

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Charlotte plantings part of pathway for pollinators to travel
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Charlotte plantings part of pathway for pollinators to travel

Kate Kampner, Community New Service August 1, 2024July 31, 2024

Julie Parker-Dickinson, a master gardener and a second-grade teacher, was encouraging kids about their futures back in 2017 when she realized something:

Read More Charlotte plantings part of pathway for pollinators to travelContinue

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