PLAINFIELD – On Friday, May 26, at 2 p. m., at the Cutler Memorial Library, Regina Wrenfield will demonstrate her passion and flair for flower arranging. Participants will learn the art of creating a bouquet from plants and flowers purchased at the library plant sale on the same day.

BURLINGTON – The University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Master Gardener Helpline is now open to respond to gardening questions from across the state. Gardeners who have questions about fruit and vegetable gardening, ornamental plantings, insect and disease identification, lawn care and backyard composting are invited to contact the helpline, which[Read More…]

BURLINGTON – University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H is seeking high school students who are interested in taking on a leadership role to develop science programs and/or organize an environmental summit for their peers during the next school year. Two opportunities are available, each with an application deadline of June[Read More…]

EAST CRAFTSBURY – East Craftsbury’s barn dance returns on Saturday, May 20. Three local organizations will host an old-fashioned barn dance at Brassknocker Farm (Dave Rowell’s big yellow barn) at 42 Whetstone Brook Road, beginning at 6 p.m., with music starting at 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Proceeds will benefit[Read More…]

CRAFTSBURY – Tomato plants, perennials, annual vegetable and flower starts and houseplant divisions are some of the finds at the Craftsbury Public Library annual plant sale, held under the tent by the library on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plants will be labeled and priced, and[Read More…]

GREENSBORO – Author Rebecca Rupp will visit the Greensboro Free Library for two in-person programs and a potluck on Friday, April 28. Rupp is the author of over 200 articles for national magazines, on topics ranging from the natural history of squirrels to the archaeology of privies, and nearly 20[Read More…]

HARDWICK – Green Up Day will be held on Saturday, May 6, with dumpsters and drop-off at the Hardwick Town Garage from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bags can be picked up at Hazen Union, Hardwick Elementary, Hardwick Town Office, or by texting Jason at (802) 272-3137. If syringes or[Read More…]

SOUTH BURLINGTON – Vermont gardeners will be able to get their soils screened for lead at no cost at Garden Soil Health Day. The event will be held on May 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the University of Vermont (UVM) Horticulture Research and Education Center (“Hort Farm”), located[Read More…]

HARDWICK – The Lamoille Valley Medical Reserve Corps will be at the Jeudevine Memorial Library on April 27, at 5 p.m., to present information on how to protect from ticks. The corps says the best way to prevent tick borne diseases is to prevent tick bites, use a tick repellent[Read More…]

EAST CRAFTSBURY – The J.W. Simpson Memorial Library will hold an all-ages seasonal sing and soup potluck on Saturday, May 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sing songs to celebrate the season together as Heidi Wilson leads the group in simple, engaging songs. All voices are welcome. The singing[Read More…]