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Charlie Nardozzi
Host, All Things GardeningCharlie Nardozzi is a nationally recognized garden writer, radio and TV show host, consultant, and speaker. Charlie is the host of All Things Gardening on Sunday mornings at 9:35 during Weekend Edition on Vermont Public. Charlie is a guest on Vermont Public's Vermont Edition during the growing season. He also offers garden tips on local television and is a frequent guest on national programs.
- Be part of the fun and send your gardening questions here, for Charlie to answer on the air. Please include WHERE you are, as that will help Charlie answer your question.
- Find lots of great gardening tips and information for all seasons, here.
- For more gardening information, check out Charlie's website,Gardening with Charlie Nardozzi.
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Hardy ornamental grasses that grow in Midwestern prairies and meadows can also do well in Vermont.
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All Things Gardening host Charlie Nardozzi answers questions about weather, pests and getting the most out of your garden beds for the rest of this season.
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Home gardeners in our region have plenty of questions when it comes to plants, trees and soil. Charlie Nardozzi answers some of them.
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Cucumber beetles love to eat your cuke, squash and melon plants, leaving you with a smaller garden haul! Learn some methods to mitigate them from your home garden.
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Japanese maples are beloved for their interesting leaves, beautiful shape and vibrant color. They grow easily further south, but warming temperatures are allowing hardier varieties to thrive in New England.
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By now most gardeners have planted their bush and pole snap beans. These beans come in green, yellow or purple colors and are probably some of the easiest veggies to grow. With the hot weather returning, there are other beans that will not only enjoy the heat, but need it. Let's talk about sowing edamame, yard long beans and lima beans now to take advantage of the heat and long days. I'll talk about varieties, planting techniques and where to grow them.
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Taming invasives, pruning lilac and tackling disease — Charlie Nardozzi answers gardeners' questionsLate spring's warmer temperatures, frequent sun and soaking rains provide the perfect growing conditions for home gardens. Charlie Nardozzi answers lots of gardeners' questions about their plants, trees, weeds and no-dig methods.
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Home gardeners have been placing certain flowers and vegetable plants together for decades. (I see you, marigolds near tomatoes!) Now, scientific research shows companion planting can be beneficial.
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"Glads" are tall, showy perennials and are part of the iris family. Their tall stems flower with multiple blooms along the stalk and come in many colors and heights.
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Wetter weather suits some garden critters, like slugs and snails. Slugs, especially, will eat your basil, lettuce, marigolds and more. Certain pesticide-free techniques can save your garden from becoming a slugfest this summer.