Tulip Mania: Fun Facts About Tulips

By Deborah J. Benoit
Extension Master Gardener
University of Vermont

It's finally spring (never mind any snow still on the ground). Daffodils have emerged, their buds anxious to open. Soon tulips (Tulipa), perhaps the most anticipated flowers of spring, will grace front yards and town squares.

Tulips are so plentiful that sometimes we take their presence...

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Building a Bug Hotel

By Andrea Knepper
Extension Master Gardener
University of Vermont

Many gardeners find ways to invite beneficial insects into their spaces by planting native pollinator plants, mulching and avoiding pesticide use. Another way to support a healthy beneficial insect community is a bug hotel.

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Pruning Highbush Blueberries

By Dr. Vern Grubinger
Extension Vegetable and Berry Specialist
University of Vermont

Blueberries are a popular backyard fruit. Once established, they will provide lots of delicious, healthy berries for many decades with proper care.

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