Chickens in the Garden

By Deborah J. Benoit
Extension Master Gardener
University of Vermont

 

There’s more to consider than fresh eggs when raising chickens at home. For gardeners, that includes keeping both chickens and plants safe and productive.

Chickens love to dig in the dirt and that can be a problem. Take advantage of their natural tendencies by allowing access to the garden...

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Making Your Outdoor Spaces Work for You

By Bonnie Kirn Donahue
Extension Master Gardener
University of Vermont 

As warmer weather approaches, it is a great time to consider how you use the outdoor spaces in your life. Whether you rent or own, use public land or private, there are things that you can think about to help make these outdoor spaces work better for you.

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Seed Libraries

By Andrea Knepper
Extension Master Gardener
University of Vermont

Communities around the world are cultivating seed libraries. A surge in new gardeners and struggling supply chains during the pandemic caused the rise of seed libraries.

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