By Andrea Knepper, extension master gardener intern, University of Vermont Have you been bitten by the gardening bug but aren’t sure where to start? Picking a theme such as a salad bar garden or salsa garden can help narrow down choices and focus your planning. Or how about growing a pizza garden with all your…

By Curt Peterson Editor’s note: This is the third of the Covid Survival Series by reporter Curt Peterson about area restaurants and their adaptations during and plans post- Covid. The Covid-19 pandemic has been “challenging” and “scary,” but ultimately “just a blip,” according to Sam DiNatale, owner of Mon Vert Café on Central Street in…

By Brooke Geery With all state-sanctioned restrictions lifted on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, the vibes at Lake Bomoseen Lodge and Taproom were electric. The sky over the lake was dotted with black clouds threatening thunder and lightening, but the energy emanating from inside the restaurant was even more powerful. At one table, a group of…

By Bonnie Kirn Donahue, UVM Extension master gardener Growing popcorn is a fun way to extend the summer corn season. If you are familiar with growing sweet corn, growing corn for popping is very similar. Make sure to select seeds that are intended for popping instead of fresh eating. If you dry and try to…

By DJ Dave Hoffenberg This Friday, June 18, G Love and legendary drummer Chuck Treece will be playing the Country Girl Diner in Chester at 7 p.m.  Yes, you read that right.  I was shocked myself, but this will be a great opportunity to see him up close and personal. The show came about because…

It’s officially summer! To properly enjoy Vermont there’s only one real rule: be ready for anything!  By Brooke Geery  Vermonters are a resourceful group, and for good reason. Living and playing here isn’t easy, and you never really know what to expect. But anyone who’s survived the Green Mountains should be able to tell you:…

June 16-August 18 —SOUTH POMFRET — Artistree Community Arts Center is pleased to announce its first ever Music on the Hill outdoor summer concert series. This 10-week long series is family-friendly and also supports local artists. Last fall Artistree installed an outdoor stone performance stage nestled into the hillside in response to the pandemic as…

June 19 at 12 p.m. — WEST RUTLAND — Step back 250 years in West Rutland on Saturday, June 19, when the Crown Point Road Association will hold a field talk at the site of a Revolutionary War-era homestead in West Rutland and hear its story. The spot was found when the interchange for the…

The Rutland County Humane Society’s Spay the Mom program is simple and free. If you’re a Rutland County resident, you can bring any mom cat or dog and all her kittens or puppies to us at no charge. In exchange, the Humane Society will spay the mom and return her to you at no cost. The…

June 20 at 2 p.m. — MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS— The Middletown Springs Historical Society will return to its traditional Strawberry Festival format for the 47th annual event on Sunday, June 20, from 2-4 p.m. Strawberry lovers are invited to the Historical Society on the Green, 10 Park Ave., Middletown Springs, for delicious strawberry shortcake made with…

June 20 — WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum celebrates Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission for fathers! Families can participate in the three-legged races and egg races and join in a rousing game of historic baseball at 2 p.m. Youngsters can craft a handprint gift for Dad featuring…

Making space for pollinators and other wildlife June 23 at 5:30 p.m. — VIRTUAL — Have you always wanted to bring bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators to your yard, patio, or community garden? Join us for tips on VT’s native summer wildflowers, evaluating the habitat you have, selecting plants, and more.  This free webinar…

The Chaffee Art Center, a non-profit community-based organization focusing on the arts, was selected June 10 to receive $38,675 in funding from the Summer Matters for All grant program. According to Governor Phil Scott, the Summer Matters for All grant program will award up to $3.85 million to programs in 13 counties with the goal…

By Neil P. Allen BRANDON— Last month, The River Pub & Grill opened its doors at 18 Center St. in Brandon. The new restaurant is described as “a casual environment with pub-style food, drinks, and cocktails in an open concept dining room with covered patio dining,” according to the website. It is owned by Donald…

Many people have recently discovered fishing as a great low-stress way to enjoy the out-of-doors with the added benefit of sometimes bringing home a nice meal of fish. The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. says these people often ask to learn more about fishing techniques and equipment as well as Vermont’s fishing opportunities, so the…