Extension News Extension News Stories Common Spring Disease: Maple Anthracnose Weekend Academy Explores Natural Resources Topics Art and Essay Contest Celebrates Trees For the Love of Lilacs Plant Swap and Garden Project May 18 in Morrisville Randolph Center Dairy Farms Host 4-H Dairy Judging Tour Thirteen 4-H dairy members competed in the 2025 Central and Southeastern Vermont Regional Dairy... Native Dogwoods: Great For Your Garden Dogwoods, in the genus Cornus, are among the most versatile native shrubs. With seasonal interest,... Extension Program Helps Sawmill Acquire Funds to Expand For over 50 years, Goodridge Lumber, Inc. in Albany, Vermont, has been a vital part of the... Plant Profile: Bleeding Heart Have you ever heard of the lady in the bath flower? That’s just one of the common names for... Beans Survey and Testing Our team at UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program is evaluating seedborne diseases in dry... Get Your Garden Ready With a Spring Soil Test There’s no need to guess what your garden needs for optimal results. Take a soil test this spring... 4-H Horse Members Compete in Two Events on April 12 Saturday, April 12, was a marathon day for 4-H’ers enrolled in the horse project as this year the... Simple Tips for Stunning Clematis With abundant blooms in a wide range of colors from soft white to dark purple, pink and even... Regional 4-H Day Provides Platform for 4-H Talent The 2025 Northwest Regional 4-H Day, April 5, provided an opportunity for 4-H’ers to showcase... Record Number Compete in Turkey-Calling Contest A record number of participants—33 in all, ranging in age from 2 to 18—took part in the 19th... UVM Soil Testing Center Gives Vermont Farmers a Local Solution The University of Vermont's new Soil Health Research and Extension Center (SHREC) is set to... Last Call for Nominations for Dairy Farm Award Nominations are still being accepted for the 2025 Vermont Dairy Farm of the Year (VDFY) award,... A Rose Isn't Just a Rose We’re all familiar with roses (Rosa): their fragrance, their flowers, their thorns. If you’re... 4-H Seeks Teens for New Outdoor Recreation Program University of Vermont Extension 4-H is launching a new program for Vermont high school students,... Eighteen 4-H'ers Compete in Chittenden County Hippology On March 28, Chittenden County 4-H hosted its annual hippology contest, which brought 18 4-H’ers... Master Gardener Helpline Now Open to Assist Gardeners Gardening enthusiasts and homeowners can now receive gardening and backyard composting information... A Guide to Managing Your Seed Varieties Early spring is an exciting and busy time for Vermont gardeners. Many prefer the thrill of choosing... Inventory Assesses Carbon Stored in Vermont Forests Forests absorb a significant amount of carbon from carbon dioxide (CO₂), storing it in wood and... Heuchera: A Versatile Landscape Plant If you’re looking for a plant for your garden that will come back year after year, is easy to... 4-H Poultry Day is "Egg-ceptional" Nineteen 4-H’ers had an “eggs-tra” special time at the 2025 Vermont 4-H Poultry Day where... New Producer Named for Across The Fence Keith Silva has been named the producer of “Across the Fence,” University of Vermont... 4-H Educator Hired for Bennington and Rutland Counties Moonshine (Moonie) Shorey recently accepted the position of University of Vermont (UVM) Extension... Carl Linnaeus: Father of Taxonomy Rudbeckia hirta. Solanum lycopersicum. Acer saccharum. Have you ever seen these names on plant tags... Every Season is Hemp Season This winter, Northwest Crops & Soils Program is exploring winter retting as an option for Vermont... Nominations Sought for Dairy Farm of the Year Do you know of an outstanding dairy farm deserving of recognition? Consider nominating it for the...
