Saturday, May 6 at 5 p.m.—POULTNEY—Join Stone Valley Arts at 5pm on Saturday, May 6, for a celebration of writing and writers. For eight weeks in February and March, Middletown Springs author and writing coach Herb Childress led a group […]
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Creating a biodiverse vegetable garden with flowers and herbs
By Nadie VanZandt When planning this year’s vegetable garden, consider companion planting with flowers and herbs. It’s a rewarding way to attract pollinators, manage pests and promote biodiversity in your garden. The practice will improve your soil’s health and the […]
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Designing a bird-friendly garden
By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Bonnie Kirn Donahue is a UVM extension master gardener and landscape architect from central Vermont. One of the great joys and challenges of gardening is seeing creatures inhabit and eat from our gardens. However, in some […]
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Artist Percy Kuta begins two-month artist’s residence at the Carving Studio & Sculpture Center
WEST RUTLAND—Stone sculptor Percy Kuta is scheduled to arrive on May 1 for a two-month residency at the Carving Studio and Sculpture Center. A native of Zimbabwe, Kuta has worked primarily in local serpentine and looks forward to carving […]
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The Spring Sprockets & Walk-Its for Homeless Prevention Center will be held this Saturdy at Pine Hill Park
Saturday, May 6—RUTLAND—Head to Pine Hill Park for a community mountain bike fun ride and walk, adventure scramble, DJ, prizes, food truck and more. All to fundraise for Homelessness Prevention. Homeless Prevention Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Vermont families […]
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Killington Stage Race over Memorial Day weekend is canceled
“It is with regret that we announce that the three-day 2023 Killington Stage has been canceled,” wrote Gary Kessler, race director for the Killington Stage Race in a press release April 30. “The reasons for the cancellation include a serious […]
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Reinbow Riding Center features fun with horses at Volunteer Clinic
Saturday, May 6—MT. HOLLY—On Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 12-noon head to Reinbow Riding Center in Belmont for the annual spring volunteer orientation and clinic. This is a chance to get up close and personal with a few of […]
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By Vern Grubinger Blueberries are a popular backyard fruit. Once established, they will provide lots of delicious, healthy berries for many decades with proper care. To succeed with blueberries, plant winter-hardy varieties and maintain soil pH between 4.5 and […]
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State health officials warn Vermonters about mistaken wild leeks, ramps
False hellebore is a poisonous lookalike If you are outdoors foraging for wild leeks, also known as ramps (Allium tricoccum), health officials want you to be sure you don’t mistake the ramps for a poisonous lookalike plant called false hellebore, […]
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First annual Art for a Paws held, Saturday
Proceeds benefit the Springfield Humane Society Saturday, April 29, at 3 p.m.—SPRINGFIELD— Head to the Great Hall in Springfield this Saturday from 3-7 p.m., to enjoy art, live music, entertainment, appetizers, beverages, and learn about the Springfield Humane Society’s […]