SOUTH BURLINGTON – As the gardening season draws to a close, now is the ideal time to set yourself up for success next year. Assessing the health of your soil this fall will result in a solid foundation for your plants by spring. Start by conducting a soil test (go.uvm.edu/soiltest) for[Read More…]

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Autumn is in full force. Green leaves have turned to brilliant shades of red and gold that flutter to the ground in their yearly dance. The garden is winding down in preparation for its long winter nap: the perfect time to think about spring. Don’t let[Read More…]

PANTON – Dan Urban Kiley (1912–2004), who lived and worked in Charlotte, is recognized as one of the most influential figures in modern landscape architecture. He was best known for his disciplined, formalist designs that combined classical order with modernist clarity. Kiley was born in Boston in 1912. He began[Read More…]

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – When considering plants for our gardens, we usually think in terms of annuals or perennials. Annuals complete their life cycle in one year and must be replaced each spring. Perennials grow for many years. It might be surprising that some plants sold as annuals are actually[Read More…]

CORNISH FLAT., N.H. – After a hot, dry summer, we had a very early frost this year, September 20. Not enough to kill our late potato vines, but enough to kill squash and dahlias. I was caught off guard. I am now getting ready for winter. It is important to[Read More…]

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Perennial plants return to our gardens each growing season, but after several years, they may outgrow their original space. Dividing perennials in the fall or early spring can help keep these plants healthy while building an ornamental beds over time. Overcrowding may cause a lack of[Read More…]

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – It won’t be long before gardening season draws to a close, but fall is a great time to do the prep work. Select the location now, while trees are still fully leafed out, to judge how much sun the area receives. Be sure to consider the[Read More…]

CORNISH FLAT, N.H. – I’ve seen the big yellow buses meandering down the road, lines of impatient drivers behind them, noisy kids inside. That tells me, temperatures notwithstanding, that fall has arrived, or will soon. The most common question I am fielding is about lilacs: why have so many had[Read More…]

BURLINGTON – After a very wet spring, warm and dry conditions have dominated Vermont and the Northeast since the beginning of June. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, the driest areas of the region have received only 25% to 75% of normal precipitation. At the same time, temperatures[Read More…]

SOUTH BURLINGTON – Rabbits are adorable creatures, until they devour your newly planted perennials, that is. Many gardeners find themselves quite frustrated by the damage that rabbits can cause to their beloved plants. Understanding what you can do to discourage them from dining in your garden can help gardeners and[Read More…]