By Deborah J. Benoit Are you ready for an early season gardening adventure? Seed displays are prevalent right now in stores from garden shops to supermarkets. So grab a pack of seeds (or two or three) to start indoors. With […]
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Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Speculating on the history of greenhouses
By Nadie VanZandt Gardeners in cold climates have learned to extend the growing season by building greenhouses. As early as 30 A. D., reports of greenhouses appeared in the writings of the famous Pliny the Elder, Roman savant and scientific […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment, Events & Activities
New farmer online workshops address labor questions
VIRTUAL — Finding and retaining good labor is one of the biggest challenges that beginning farmers face. To help these farmers gain the knowledge and tools needed to successfully recruit and manage employees, the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension New […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Fresh rosemary is for every season
By Jodi Larison, extension master gardener intern, University of Vermont While rosemary is not a perennial in Vermont, you can still grow and enjoy fresh rosemary all year. Just plant it in a container. Bring it outside in warmer weather […]
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Science cafes introduce teens to STEM topics
The winter/spring series of VTeen 4-H Science Pathways Cafés features a diverse range of topics from new cancer therapies to quantum computers and aquaponics. Several cafés are scheduled, both virtual and in-person, beginning Jan. 11. Teens are encouraged to mark […]
Arts, Dining & Entertainment
Caring safely for holiday plants
By Deborah J. Benoit, Extension master gardener, University of Vermont It’s that time of year again when amaryllis, Christmas cactus and poinsettias appear in stores and find their way into our homes. Whether you receive a new plant as a […]
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Vermont black bears: how to effectively manage conflict
Bears are exiting their winter dens, so it’s the perfect time for Protect Our Wildlife to share their new bear report, “Vermont Black Bears and How to Effectively Manage Conflict.” The report is the product of a five-month-long project launched […]
State News
Special education students could be better served for less, studies say
By Tiffany Danitz Pache, VTDigger Vermont students needing special education could be better served for less money, according to two studies commissioned by the Legislature. Lawmakers will use the studies to craft new approaches to delivering and funding special education services. […]
News Briefs
Osher Winter Lecture Series begins Friday, Jan. 5
By Gerrie Russell The Osher Life Long Learning Institute in Rutland exists to promote continuing education for area residents age 50 and older. It operates under the auspices of the University of Vermont and is run by a volunteer board […]
Local News
Discovery: “Bernie Sanders” spider; Undergrads find new spider species, name them after admired public figures
BURLINGTON—A scientist at the University of Vermont and four of his undergraduate students have discovered 15 new species of “smiley-faced” spiders—and named them after, among others, David Bowie, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. You […]