Five Tips for Gifting Live Indoor Plants

By Debra Heleba
Extension Community Horticulture Program director
University of Vermont

Live houseplants can make meaningful gifts during the holidays or any time of year for birthdays, housewarming, and other special occasions. Not only do houseplants improve air quality in the home but a growing body of research shows that the care of houseplants is associated with...

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Caring for Amaryllis During the Holidays and Beyond

By Andrea Knepper
Extension Master Gardener
University of Vermont

Amaryllis bulbs and blooms make popular and appreciated holiday gifts. Gifted in full bloom to brighten the winter months or lovingly tended to bloom after the new year, amaryllis add vibrant color and joy to the dreary season.

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green tomatoes on the vine

Registration Now Open for Master Gardener Course

Burlington, Vt.--Registration is now open through January 17 for the 2025 University of Vermont Extension Master Gardener course.

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