Making Dyes from Your Garden

By Nadie VanZandt
Extension Master Gardener
University of Vermont

Are you looking for a fun gardening project to do with your children?  Showing them how to grow flowers to make dyes will prove to be a fun and memorable experience this summer, giving them a sense of accomplishment while fostering in them an appreciation for land and nature.

Making colors from plants...

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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.

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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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