All Things Gardening Podcast

Don't let your garden become a woodchuck salad bar! Several fencing solutions to deter wildlife.

In the case of gardens and raised beds, fencing does create good neighbors and keeps wildlife away from your freshly-grown vegetable plants.

'About to bloom, and exhale a rainbow: the peony!' Learn to grow this flower, revered in haiku

Much adored and written about in Japanese haiku, the peony blooms beautifully in our region, too. Learn the different hybrids to plant and then enjoy the breathtaking peony all season long.

Don't let the red lily leaf beetle derail your lily-planting plans this spring.

Though a certain critter can bug your lily plants, they are easy to eradicate. So replant the trumpet lily you may have received for Easter holiday or try these other lily varieties that do well in our region. These lilies ...

A juicy tomato this summer begins with starting sturdy transplants now.

Don't sit under the (smaller) apple tree with anyone else but me! Tree varieties for your tiny yard

Many apple trees can grow to 40 feet tall. If you're looking for a more diminutive tree that bears fruit and is easier to prune and care for in your smaller yard, try these varieties.

Add color and depth to your gardens and landscape with potted ground covers and green flowers

Greenery like oxalis and green-hued hardy annuals, like Bells of Ireland can add beauty to your gardens.

Vines full of leafy greens can be yours this summer when you plant this spinach.

Malabar spinach and cucamelon are just two unique vegetable that grow well in our region in small spaces in bright, full sun. These vining veggies are easy to plan for and plant this spring and summer.

Learn which trees and shrubs you can prune now for more fruits and flowers this spring

If you prune this time of year, you create an invigorating process. This means anything you prune will send out more shoots and more branches.

When you're seeking a new houseplant, consider a succulent

Succulents are hearty and easy-to-grow in the right conditions. Choose your brightest room and keep the soil well-drained. Some indoor succulent varieties can grow to tree-sized plants.

Were you gifted a flowering plant for the holidays? Here's how to keep some hardy ones blooming

Some holiday flowering plants can last through the winter and even be replanted outside next spring. Others just aren't hardy enough to survive outdoors here but you can enjoy their blooms indoors for a bit this winter.

Harvest bright berries, rough seed pods and green boughs for holiday decorations

Snow-covered pine boughs and bright red berries can make beautiful, natural holiday decorations for your home. And you can harvest many items from your own lawn and garden to create wreaths, swags and centerpieces.

Shield your new trees and shrubs from harsh winter winds and snow

From burlap wraps to A-frames, we'll learn how to protect new fruit trees and shrubs from winter winds and snow.

Soil is the soul of your garden. Keep it healthy with these five tips.

It's simple: when the soil in your raised beds and gardens is healthy, your flowers, veggies and herbs will grow better. Learn five techniques to keep the 'soul of your garden' in good shape.

Plant Montauk daisies for blooms that last right up until (and even after!) the first frost

These flowers are easy to grow and critters tend to leave them alone. Plus, they are late-bloomers and can last after the first light frost.

Grow some 'walking onions' and shallots now to add delicious mild onion flavor to your life

It will soon be time to plant garlic but you can also put in some unusual onion varieties now and enjoy their mild flavors soon!

Johnny Appleseed's Contribution To The American Landscape

It's apple season! In grade school, you may have heard of a character called Johnny Appleseed. Most of what you learned is true, as he was a real person who did travel the Appalachians and Midwest states, planting apple orchards ...

Beyond The Thump; How To Tell When Your Squash, Pumpkins And Watermelons Are Ready To Harvest

Learn some techniques to determine when your squash and melons are ready to pick!

Dial Up The Drama In Your Late Summer Gardening With These Brightly Colored High-Wattage Blooms

If you like big, colorful and showy flowers and your late summer gardening is suffering from a power outage, turn up the wattage by growing hardy hibiscus.

A Bad Case Of Spots; How To Deal With Powdery Mildew And Other Icky Plant Diseases

Heavy rains and cooler weather can cause certain plant and root diseases in your gardens and raised beds. Take stock of your plants now and learn methods to rid them of any plant and leaf diseases that could affect your ...

Keeping Larger Animals From Your Garden's Bounty

Lessening the chance of rabbits, woodchucks and deer nibbling on your growing garden means more produce on the kitchen table for you.

Quash The Squash Bugs And Cucumber Beetles

Right about now, the zucchini squash and cucumber plants that you planted in your gardens and raised beds this spring are really taking off. Lurking underneath the leaves, however, you may find some pests that could thwart your bountiful zuke ...

The Fungus Didn't Get Them First; Invasive Caterpillars Defoliating Trees

As the hot sun beats down and afternoon rain showers quench our gardens, up in the canopy of our hardwood trees, an invasive species is having a field day.

Move Over, Hosta! Let These Perennials Shine In Your Shaded Garden Spots

Many flower gardeners plan out their growing spaces and even then, they realize some areas are challenging. What to plant in the part of your garden space that gets barely any sun and is quite frankly, kind of soggy?

Staked, Caged Or Trellised, Your Tomatoes Will Grow Tall And Strong All Summer!

Tomato-planting time is here! In most parts of Vermont, especially the Champlain Valley and Connecticut River Valley, you can plant tomatoes in your gardens and raised beds as soon as this weekend. If you’re in the mountains, wait a bit ...

The Best Tomatoes To Grow In A Container For A Summer Full Of Fresh Produce

If you want fresh tomatoes right on your porch, balcony or steps all summer long, consider containers! Container tomatoes are the perfect way to grow your own fresh produce, as long as you choose the right variety and the right ...