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.
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Leeks and onions need about eight to 10 weeks to germinate before you can plant them in your raised beds and gardens outdoors. That means now is a great time to plant some indoors. -
If you grow lots of tomatoes with canning plans in mind, this year, try Captain Lucky or Blue Beech.
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When you're perusing gardening catalogs and websites for perennials to plant in spring, look for these that have unusual colors.
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Philodendron and snake plants make great choices to grow indoors all year. And these steadfast classics come in fun varieties. Look for these and other houseplant variations to add to your indoor greenery.
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While you're making other New Year's resolutions, resolve to make certain changes in your gardening game.
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Vermicomposting is a great way to break down food scraps this winter and create rich compost for gardens and raised beds this spring.
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Many factors play in to your holiday tree choices, like the cost of a traditional tree and how much space you have to display it. This year, try these different kinds of festive trees to decorate your home.
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Using natural elements like pinecones and tree branches, you can make home-made bird feeders. Just add suet or peanut butter, then sprinkle on the bird seed and hang the feeder outdoors.
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Amaryllis bulbs are native to southern hemispheres but you can pot them to grow this winter with very little care. Also, try a more recent variety of waxed amaryllis bulb that will grow and flower with no soil or water!
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Gather up natural materials from your lawn and garden to create one-of-a-kind holiday decorations.
