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Featured Pets for May 26 – June 1, 2021

May 26, 2021
6-year-old. Spayed female. Border collie mix. Black and white. Sophisticated active sensitive 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 I’m a 2-year-old neutered male. I came to Lucy Mackenzie after a kind person found…

Weekly Horoscopes for May 26 – June 1, 2021

May 26, 2021
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Featured Pets for May 19-25, 2021

May 19, 2021
3-year-old. Spayed female. Pit mix. White with black. I have my sun bonnet on and am ready to do some gardening or maybe go to the beach for a little swim or sit in the sun. My name means “beautiful” and that I am! People are the best and I just want to be with…

Let’s get planting!

May 19, 2021
By Mary Ellen Shaw Well, planting time is just around the corner! On Memorial Day weekend garden centers will be overflowing with people who are full of enthusiasm. They are excited about planting flowers to beautify their yards and planting veggies to enjoy throughout the summer and into fall. I love gardening to the point…

Pay extra close attention this week

May 19, 2021
By Cassandra Tyndall It’s quite possible that things may generally go awry this week. Issues involving logistics, details and dates may seem skewed or misunderstood. The words you speak may not land the way you intend or, you could interpret a message the wrong way. Something you thought was done and dusted may require your…

Weekly Horoscopes for May 19-25, 2021

May 19, 2021
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Foraging Etiquette 101

May 12, 2021
In a post-pandemic world, sustainability and respect will be more important than ever By Brooke Geery Morel mushrooms are popping up everywhere right now (if you know where to look). With an increased interest in self-sustainable living as we come out of a global pandemic, it’s a great time to dip your toes in the…

Featured Pets for May 12-18, 2021

May 12, 2021
1-year-old. Spayed female. German shepherd mix. Black and beige. Adorable young lady with lots of energy looking for a new home! I am the perfect size to take for a ride in the car, sit on your lap and yes, maybe even snuggle with you on the bed! I love to play with all sorts…

Weekly Horoscopes for May 12-18, 2021

May 12, 2021
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Primed for growth

May 12, 2021
By Cassandra Tyndall By now, you’ve probably heard a bit about Jupiter moving into Pisces this week, giving us an introduction to its longer-term influence in 2022. Until July 28, Jupiter, known as the Great Benefic (providing abundance and good fortune), will be in its watery home sign of Pisces. The next few months may…

Fair Haven Inn serves up global fine dining in Western Vermont

May 5, 2021
By Brooke Geery FAIR HAVEN— Sometimes you walk into a place and it immediately feels like home. The Fair Haven Inn is one of those places. When I arrived for happy hour on a rainy day last week, co-owner Bruce Ieremias greeted us at the side door, informing me that the front door was being…

VINS new spring program schedule

May 5, 2021
QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) is welcoming the spring season by extending open hours at the center and offering new daily programs. Beginning May 1, VINS resumed live bird programs, and the Forest Exhibit and Reptile Room will be open to viewers of all ages. The live bird programs will be held daily…

Artisan Marketplace at the Chaffee Art Center opens Saturday

May 5, 2021
Saturday, May 8 at 10 a.m.—RUTLAND—Stop by the new Artisan Marketplace outside on the Chaffee grounds starting this Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and throughout the summer and fall.  It’ll be open just in time for Mother’s Day with lots of gift ideas inside and outside the Chaffee. Booths will change…

Spring cleanup will produce better gardens

May 5, 2021
By Bonnie Kirn Donahue, UVM Extension master gardener It’s spring and that means it’s time to get back into your flower and vegetable gardens. Once the soil has dried out in your flower gardens, remove any sticks, dried leaf debris and old mulch, being careful not to step on any emerging plants. Use this time to think…

Garden planning with plant hardiness zones

May 5, 2021
By Judith Tremblay, Ext. master gardener intern Now that the warmer days of spring are here, it is not uncommon for cabin fever to be replaced with gardening fever. However, it is important to take a step back and consider what can successfully be grown in your vegetable garden. A good starting point is to identify…