CABOT – The winter garden is an underrated joy. Even in the deepest part of winter, a garden can be full of interest and beauty, full of different heights and textures and colors. If you would like to enjoy your garden year-round, the key is to incorporate trees, shrubs, and[Read More…]
Susan Socks
Now is the time to rejuvenate houseplants
CABOT – After a long season of tending flower beds and veggie gardens, how are houseplants looking? If you’re like me, it’s been all too easy to ignore the indoor denizens, and they are looking . . . um, not the best. But never fear! Here are some ways to[Read More…]
Caution Now, Fewer Headaches Later
CABOT — ‘Tis the season for nursery visits, plant swaps and sharing divisions with friends and neighbors. But hold on just a minute. Are you being safe and smart about what you bring into your yard? Bringing home new plants, or having a big load of mulch or garden soil[Read More…]
Fall Garden Cleanup: Yes or No?
CABOT — Most of us were taught to clean up gardens in the fall. Our parents, grandparents, and the neighbors who hired us as kids would tell us to cut everything to the ground, and rake out any remaining debris. Lately, you may have seen articles saying the opposite: leave[Read More…]
Saving Seasonal Foods Without Canning
CABOT — It’s the heart of summer in Vermont, and vegetable gardens and orchards are overflowing. It’s wonderful (and healthful) to have a table full of local foods from your garden and neighboring farms. And all this great food doesn’t have to be a fleeting pleasure. With a little planning[Read More…]
In The Garden: Grow Your Own Potatoes
CABOT – A couple decades ago, I was a new gardener with a small plot at a community garden. One of the more experienced gardeners had tall, lush plants with white flowers. I was surprised to learn that these were potato plants. They were lovely, but I was puzzled why[Read More…]
The Most Important Garden Tool
CABOT – Last February, I wrote about “showing love” to your garden tools: keeping them clean, sharp, oiled, painted and always stored under cover. This February, I want to talk about the care of your most important tool: you! Gardening is fun and rewarding. It’s also physically demanding. In the[Read More…]
