By Susan Shea Santa’s reindeer need fuel to pull that sleigh full of toys, and one of their primary winter foods is reindeer lichen, also known as reindeer moss. These are puffy, many-branched, pale green or grayish-white lichens up to […]
Tag: plants
Home and Garden, Lifestyle
Protecting plants from winter damage
By Deborah J. Benoit Editor’s note: Deborah J. Benoit is a UVM Extension master gardener from North Adams, Massachusetts, who is part of Vermont’s Bennington County Chapter. With snow on its way, are you wondering what else you can do […]
Column, Looking Back
Gardening this fall
By Mary Ellen Shaw Well, how did your garden grow this summer? Did you try anything new? Experimenting with new plants is one of my favorite things to do. When the calendar tells me that Labor Day has arrived I […]
Home and Garden, Lifestyle
Popular plants can have an added benefit as insect repellents
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 […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Events & Activities, Lifestyle
Foraging Etiquette 101
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 […]