Vermont Garden Journal /tags/vermont-garden-journal Vermont Garden Journal en-US ΏͺΤΖΜεΣύ Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT Weeding 101: Remove some in the sun and some after rain /show/all-things-gardening/2025-05-04/weeding-101-remove-some-sun-some-after-rain Pick annual weeds after a rain and pluck perennial ones when the weather is sunny and dry. Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-05-04/weeding-101-remove-some-sun-some-after-rain Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch Add annuals with colorful foliage to your window boxes /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-27/add-annuals-with-colorful-foliage-window-boxes When you're putting together window boxes, choose some annual flowers that have colorful foliage. Certain coleus varieties can add bright colors and thrive in full sun. Others, like caladiums, grow well in shady areas. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-27/add-annuals-with-colorful-foliage-window-boxes Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch When the peepers peep, it's time to plant peas /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-20/when-peepers-peep-time-plant-peas The natural world is full of signals that the soil is warming. And when it warms enough, that means it's time to plant peas. Try planting English podded, sugar snap and snow peas this spring. Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-20/when-peepers-peep-time-plant-peas Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch Grow native shrubs like nannyberry and dogwood to feed birds, wildlife /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-13/grow-native-shrubs-nannyberry-dogwood-feed-birds-wildlife From aronias to winterberries, plant native shrubs to feed birds and attract wildlife. Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-13/grow-native-shrubs-nannyberry-dogwood-feed-birds-wildlife Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch Cultivated wild greens are less bitter and easy to grow /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-06/cultivated-wild-greens-less-bitter-easy-grow This spring, plant cultivated varieties of some wild greens. Lambsquarters and amaranth grow easily, look attractive in your garden, and taste mild and earthy. Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-04-06/cultivated-wild-greens-less-bitter-easy-grow Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch Some hydrangeas need pruning now. Here's how /show/all-things-gardening/2025-03-30/some-hydrangeas-need-pruning-now-heres-how If you have hydrangea bushes in your landscape that flower in late summer or early fall, now is the time to cut them back so they'll produce their best blooms. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-03-30/some-hydrangeas-need-pruning-now-heres-how Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch How to nourish and protect crocus, daffodil and tulip bulbs as they begin to emerge /show/all-things-gardening/2025-03-23/nourish-protect-crocus-daffodil-tulip-bulbs-now-begin-emerge It's spring, and bulbs will flower soon. Nourish and protect them now with simple techniques. Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-03-23/nourish-protect-crocus-daffodil-tulip-bulbs-now-begin-emerge Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch Choose seeds now for tomatoes that last in storage 6 months after harvest /show/all-things-gardening/2025-03-16/choose-seeds-tomatoes-that-last-storage-six-months-after-harvest Certain types of tomatoes can be harvested and stored for months. Search your local garden center for these seeds and some other unique tomato plants this spring. Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-03-16/choose-seeds-tomatoes-that-last-storage-six-months-after-harvest Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch Grow tropical flowering vines as annuals this spring /show/all-things-gardening/2025-03-09/grow-tropical-flowering-vines-annuals-spring It's springtime in some southern locales, where many vibrant flowering vines are in full bloom. New England can get in on the action by growing the annual varieties of these vines this spring and summer. Try the black-eyed Susan vine, mandevilla and more. Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-03-09/grow-tropical-flowering-vines-annuals-spring Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch Take in an indoor garden and flower show this winter for ideas and inspiration /show/all-things-gardening/2025-03-02/take-in-an-indoor-garden-and-flower-show-this-winter-for-ideas-and-inspiration Just like the dormant bulbs underneath the snow, your garden senses are awakening! Take in a local garden and flower show to get inspired and excited for spring planting. Sun, 02 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT /show/all-things-gardening/2025-03-02/take-in-an-indoor-garden-and-flower-show-this-winter-for-ideas-and-inspiration Charlie Nardozzi, Mary Williams Engisch