Season-Long Color in the Garden

By Deborah J. Benoit
Extension Master Gardener
University of Vermont

Late spring is a wonderful time in the garden. The garden transitions from a period of monochrome browns as sleeping perennials begin to awaken. Suddenly, leaves unfurl and dormant perennials emerge. The garden becomes green again.

For those of us who love color, that green is accompanied by the...

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Frost Damage in Vegetables and Landscape Plants

By Ann Hazelrigg
Extension Plant Pathologist
University of Vermont  

Most Vermont gardeners realize warm-season vegetable crops like peppers, corn, tomatoes, basil and cucumbers aren’t safe in the garden until May 31. Luckily, this saved a lot of vegetables from the frost and freeze damage we had on May 18 around the state.

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Annuals Vs. Perennials

By Deborah J. Benoit
Extension Master Gardener
University of Vermont

You've probably heard plants described as annual, biennial or perennial. You may have even heard some called a "tender perennial." When planning a garden, knowing the difference can help you decide which type of plants you want to include.

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