Basil-planting tips: repel pests, attract pollinators and reap a great harvest
26/04/2026 | 4 min
Fresh herbs like basil come in a multitude of flavor profiles, like cinnamon, lemon and lime. Use basil to enhance your food and cocktails.
Cultivate blueberry plants with young, middle-aged and older stems for the best berry production
19/04/2026 | 5 min
Blueberry bushes don't require much pruning until they're older than five years. If yours are older, aim to prune them so there is a mix of younger, middle-aged and older canes on the bushes. This will encourage more berry growth.
Want to build a raised bed? Seek out these materials for the best results
12/04/2026 | 5 min
Wood, metal or masonry are great materials to build a raised bed. Here's what you should know about each option.
Grow these veggies and flowers vertically for a more efficient garden space
05/04/2026 | 4 min
Growing flowers and veggies vertically saves space, and the vines can act like a screen for your deck or patio.
Prune certain trees and shrubs now for more fruit and flowers later
29/03/2026 | 5 min
Fruiting and flowering trees and shrubs, as well as certain types of hydrangeas, benefit from pruning this time of year.
Each week, Charlie Nardozzi joins Vermont Public’s Mary Engisch for a conversation about gardening, and to answer your questions about what you're seeing in the natural world.