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Ask a master gardener: What’s eating my squash?
August 24, 2022
By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Squash is one of the easiest types of vegetables to grow. Plant a seed in some soil, give it water and a lot of space and before long you have more than you know what to do with. However easy to grow, cucurbits are threatened by a number of pests that…
Common garden invasives: What you can do
August 17, 2022
By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Editor's note: Bonnie Kirn Donahue is a UVM Extension master gardener and landscape designer from central Vermont. While summer provides a bounty of fruits, veggies and flowers, it also brings invasive species. Common invasive species that you might find in your garden or landscape often started out as decorative landscape plants.…
Killington raises short-term rental permit fees
August 10, 2022
By Curt Peterson At its regular meeting, Aug. 8, the Killington Select Board proposed to increase the fees for the required annual registration of short-term rentals for the next program term — Nov. 1, 2022 through Oct. 31, 2023. The registration fee for each category will increase over this year’s fee by $250, Select Board…
Daylilies celebrate summer
August 3, 2022
By Bonnie Kirn DonahueEditor’s note: Bonnie Kirn Donahue is a UVM Extension master gardener and landscape designer from central Vermont. When daylilies are blooming, it officially feels like summer. Daylilies have a celebratory appearance, looking almost like stationary fireworks, reaching for the sun. These flowering fireworks come in many sizes, bloom shapes and colors. The…
Get ready for blueberry season
July 13, 2022
By Bonnie Kirn Donahue Editor’s note: Bonnie Kirn Donahue is a UVM Extension master gardener and landscape designer from central Vermont. Strawberry season is reaching its end, which means that blueberry season is on the horizon. Blueberries typically ripen starting in July. Depending on the variety, they can even ripen into September. At this point…
Your weekly horoscope, May 24-31
May 24, 2022
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Popular plants can have an added benefit as insect repellents
May 18, 2022
Homeowners choose plants for their properties based on a number of variables. Some may be into growing their own foods, while others desire their gardens to be an awe-inspiring mélange of bright colors and alluring scents. There’s no wrong reason to plant a fresh garden, but some plants offer extra benefits, such as repelling insects.…
Tips on deciding how, who to adopt into your home
May 18, 2022
With puppy and kitten season fast approaching, the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) wants to point out a few things to consider before getting one. With puppies, there comes a lot of training. How much time do you have to spend at home? What is your activity level? What size dog do you want? If…
RCHS offers spring tips for pets to ensure health, safety as temps rise
May 11, 2022
RCHS would like to offer some helpful reminders of ways to keep your pets as safe as possible as it gets warmer. Open windows – As you start opening up your windows for a breeze, make sure your screens are in nice and tight, and be aware of pets, especially cats, that may jump or…
Your weekly horoscope, May 11-17
May 11, 2022
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Marijuana can be harmful to your pets
May 4, 2022
The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) would like pet owners to be aware of the risks of marijuana use. While marijuana may produce pleasurable affects in people, for pets, the substance can be dangerous and even lethal. Though marijuana use is not new, its use for recreational purposes is more recent, and the increased accessibility…
Weekly horoscopes for May 4-May 10, 2022
May 4, 2022
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Let RCHS help you find homes for your kittens and puppies
April 27, 2022
Did you know that the Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) offers a “Spay The Mom” program? Even better, the program is simple and free! If you’re a Rutland County resident, and have a mom dog or cat with babies, you can bring the whole litter of kittens or puppies to us! In exchange, RCHS will…
Weekly horoscopes for April 27-May 3, 2022
April 27, 2022
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Prepare for both the sweet and salty
April 26, 2022
Mercury is the most active planet this week, highlighting what may be a flurry of ideas or information, and in some cases, too many options to make a hard decision about. In just over a week, Mercury will hit the brakes and embark upon another retrograde phase. The upside to this is that you’ll get…