By Nadie VanZandt, UVM extension master gardener If your kale plants succumbed to cabbage worms, don’t fret. You can start a second planting in midsummer to enjoy a bountiful harvest in the fall. Kale is a good choice for succession planting because it thrives in cool weather, tolerates frost and matures quickly (40-65 days). This also applies to other plants with the…

Housing bill included statewide inspection system for short- and long-term rentals By Xander Landen/VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott on Friday, July 2, vetoed legislation that would have set up a rental registry and statewide system to enforce property safety standards. The governor said that the bill, S.79, would “reduce the number of housing options for Vermonters at…

By Katy Savage A new real estate office is coming to Killington as people continue to flock from the cities amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty officially opened its new office in the lobby of Mountain Green on Killington Road on Wednesday, July 7. This is the 11th Sotheby’s location in Vermont.…

For the brave, adventurous and exceedingly hot By Brooke Geery Floating is a classic Vermont summer activity with many different vessels to choose from. A kayak or canoe will get you there faster and keep you drier, but as the mercury tops the charts, a simple rubber innertube is the best way out of the…

Wednesday, July 14, at 4 p.m. — VIRTUAL—Summer is here and one of the best and most enjoyable ways to tend to your well-being and the wellness of your family and friends is to get outside! Whether you’re looking to summit your first mountain, thru-hike the Long Trail or just visit the park next door,…

6-year-old. Neutered male. Pointer mix. Brown. Big guy looking for his forever home, that would be me. Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 • Tues. – Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org Hi!(I’m the little one in the back!) and I’m a 6-year-old neutered Maltese mix. I’m…

How personal challenges can break, then rebuild you—stronger By Sandra Dee Owens When I was 29 I lost my mental health. It took nearly three years to get it back. Though a nervous breakdown was the most painful thing I have ever endured, I learned so much about myself, that I am grateful for the…

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 United States that aren’t considered federally endangered or threatened, but whose populations are declining. “It…

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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 frustration that may have led to angry outbursts and explosions of literal or figurative kinds.…

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 characteristics of plants can help you make the best choices for your garden aesthetic as…

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5 year-old. Spayed female. Hound mix. Tri-color. I am an affectionate Southern lady looking for her forever home.  Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Road, Pittsford, VT • (802) 483-6700 • Tues. – Sat. 12-5p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. • www.rchsvt.org Hi! Our names are Prima and Vera, we are spayed female, 3-year-old sisters. We…

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 seeds,” said Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. zoologist Mark Ferguson. “Vermont is home to hundreds of…

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 rectangular shaped pitch, of around 60 feet, is where the grass is carefully curated to…