Each week, Charlie Nardozzi joins Vermont Public’s Mary Engisch for a conversation about gardening, and to answer your questions about what you're seeing in the natural world.
We'll spend time every episode addressing your gardening problems so you can stay on top of things. We want to hear from you via email, Facebook messages, tweets and phone calls to use on the air.
Each show will begin with Mary and Charlie discussing a hot trend or timely chore. It could be about the weather, a technique, a new plant or a new gadget. Then, we'll talk about your questions.
All Things Gardening is powered by you, our audience! Send us your toughest conundrums and join the fun. Email your question to gardening@vermontpublic.org or better yet, leave a voicemail with your gardening question so we can use your voice on the air! Call Vermont Public at 1-800-639-2192.
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Learn the best types of strawberries to grow for a fruitful strawberry harvest this season! -
Fresh herbs like basil come in a multitude of flavor profiles, like cinnamon, lemon and lime. Use basil to enhance your food and cocktails. -
Blueberry bushes don't require much pruning until they're older than five years. If yours are older, aim to prune them so there is a mix of younger, middle-aged and older canes on the bushes. This will encourage more berry growth. -
Wood, metal or masonry are great materials to build a raised bed. Here's what you should know about each option. -
Growing flowers and veggies vertically saves space, and the vines can act like a screen for your deck or patio. -
Fruiting and flowering trees and shrubs, as well as certain types of hydrangeas, benefit from pruning this time of year. -
Charlie Nardozzi's new book, The Continuous Vegetable Garden, includes ways to make gardening easier, cheaper and more in tune with nature. -
Cornelian cherries flower early in spring and provide pollinators a critical food source. -
Perennial vegetables are just what they sound like: crops that grow each year without replanting. This spring, go beyond traditional perennial choices and try some different options in your garden or raised bed. -
Plan now to grow extra veggies, like carrots, potatoes and onions to share.
