By Emma Cotton/VTDigger Local conservationists say they aren’t surprised by a new report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that lists 269 species of birds that need more protection. The report, called Birds of Conservation Concern, lists species in the […]
Category: Lifestyle
Weekly Horoscopes for July 7–13, 2021
A fluctuating sky
By Cassandra Tyndall There is so much happening in the sky right now that it can make it difficult to really tease out what is going on. That said, late June and early July has been plagued by tension and […]
What’s your garden’s personality?
By Bonnie Kirn Donahue, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont Like many things in nature, plants come in all shapes, sizes and growth tendencies. Some work best in an informal setting while others are ideal for a formal garden. Understanding the growth […]
2021 GRIP: Mountain bike trail guide
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Vermont pollinators are in peril
Many of Vermont’s pollinator species are in peril, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. But a few simple suggestions can greatly benefit these essential pollinator species. “The majority of our flowering plants need pollinators in order to produce […]
Sticky wicket
By Cassandra Tyndall In the sport of cricket, they refer to a term known as a “sticky wicket.” Let me explain. The main area of the cricket field where all the action happens is called the pitch or wicket. The […]
Weekly Horoscopes for June 30 – July 6, 2021
Be water wise when gardening for efficiency
By Nadie VanZandt, UVM Extension master gardener Conserving water is always a good idea, and if the dry weather of the last two summers is any indication, such practice should become habit. Fortunately, you can learn from gardeners in arid […]
Gypsy moths are making a comeback in Vermont
Caterpillar infestations target tree foliage Many Vermonters around the state are encountering gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar), which are caterpillars causing defoliation of their trees, according to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture. This invasive insect arrived in the United States over […]