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State study: Vermont farmers’ markets offer affordable prices
May 13, 2016
One of the greatest barriers preventing consumers from purchasing local food at farmers’ markets is the perception that farmers’ markets are too expensive. Many consumers report that they avoid purchasing local food at direct marketing outlets, such as farmers’ markets, for fear of high costs. Last year, the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets…
Pierce Hall marks 100 years
May 13, 2016
By Julia Purdy ROCHESTER—On Saturday, April 30, Pierce Hall hosted an antiques appraisal fundraiser for the ongoing restoration of Pierce Hall—especially significant this year, as the building celebrates its 100th anniversary. Lunch fare of homemade soups and baked goods was offered and the atmosphere was friendly and low-key. Several dozen people brought items to be…
Grow your own carrots
May 13, 2016
By Dr. Leonard Perry Carrots are loved by many, useful in many recipes, nutritious, and they store well. They’re also one of the top 10 most economically important vegetable crops in the world. Follow a few tips, and carrots are easy to grow in home gardens. For the best results, pay particular attention to good…
Add color in the garden
May 13, 2016
By Dr. Leonard Perry As every gardener would agree, flowers provide color in the landscape. But it is an understanding of color and its uses that allows gardeners to make the most of their flowerbeds and to achieve pleasing results. Looking at plants as a painter (as the famous Monet did) isn’t that complex, and…
Create a fairy garden for kids in just six steps
May 13, 2016
Submitted Fairy garden creation is a great way to get kids interested in gardening, while teaching them a useful skill such as how to grow and take care of plants. Gardening can be an enjoyable activity for adults and children alike. Gardening encourages creative thinking and can make for an eco-friendly activity as well. Adding…
Rutland Garden Club readies for coming plant sale, May 21
May 13, 2016
Courtesy of Rutland Garden Club A variety of plants are potted and perused by vendors at a previous plant sale. The Rutland Garden Club’s annual plant sale will take place Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. until all plants are sold. It will be located at the corner of Center Street and Main Street, Rutland,…
Why honeybees need protection, and what you can do to help
May 13, 2016
Submitted Many bees need protection from pesticides and other threats. Honeybees flitting from flower to flower is one of the first signs that warm weather has arrived. Honeybees are a welcome presence in the garden, pollinating plants and contributing to local honey supplies. Despite their importance in the ecosystem, honeybees are in grave danger. In…
Grass clippings can help you save on fertilizer this summer
May 13, 2016
(MS) According to Scotts®, a premier lawn seed and care company, grass clippings contain the same beneficial nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, as fertilizer. Grass clippings can provide as much as one-third of the annual feeding requirement of your lawn. Homeowners who mow their own lawns can save themselves the trouble of bagging and…
Tinmouth’s plant sale offers perennials in 32nd year
May 13, 2016
Saturday, May 7 at 8 a.m. — TINMOUTH — The 32nd annual Tinmouth plant sale will take place on Saturday, May 7 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Old Firehouse. Viewing will be from 7:30 to 7:55 a.m. No sales will be made before 8 a.m. Come early for the best selection. There is a big rush when organizers say “go”…
The Outside Story: A sure sign of spring: robins on the nest
May 12, 2016
By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul We noticed the first robin in our yard this year in early March. Normally these famous spring harbingers, who move in comically stilted hops across our front lawn, don’t show up until at least April Fool’s Day. Their earlier-than-usual arrival made me wonder how robins decide to begin a spring migration.…
Have I already written about everything?
May 12, 2016
If you’re a longtime reader of this newspaper, you might occasionally wonder: is Brett Yates ever going to leave us alone? Won’t he ever run out of opinions? Reader, I share your concerns. In a recent fit of anxiety, I combed through the “Generation Y” archives in order to determine whether indeed I’ve already covered…
Crampons and uphill travel, and yes, I’m still skiing!
May 12, 2016
By Brady Crain It has finally happened—I’ve transferred to the uphill season! As I write this, I have completed 173 days of skiing, and I have hiked Superstar four days in a row. My legs, once rubbery testaments to my sedentary winter lifestyle, are now once again carved from iron. Starting May 1, Killington Resort…
Sayings and fashion from yesteryear
May 12, 2016
Most likely we can all come up with expressions that are clearly associated with our parents. It’s also likely that these expressions will be heard by future generations. After all, “they”say that we turn into our parents at some point in time. When I was in elementary school I used to go to my Cousin…
Rockin’ the Region with Appleseed Collective
May 12, 2016
Courtesy of Dave Hoffenberg APPLESEED COLLECTIVE When people ask me what my favorite band is, it’s tough to say because I like so many. When they ask me what my favorite kind of music is, I can’t narrow it down to one but what I can say is that I love remixes and when a…