Vermont Garden Journal

03/29/2012

Charlie Nardozzi and VPR Staff will not be answering questions on this page this year. You can, however, find LOTS of information at the Vermont Garden Journal web page at VPR.net. You can search through two years of Garden Journal programs and Charlie's appearances on Vermont Edition. http://bit.ly/HlVXW7

The Vermont Garden Journal is a weekly program hosted by horticulturalist Charlie Nardozzi. Each week, Nardozzi will focus on a topic that's relevant to both new and experienced gardeners, including pruning lilac bushes, growing blight-free tomatoes, groundcovers, sunflowers, bulbs, pests and more.

02/25/2012

I've been watching for confused tulips - not to worry after all.

With the mild winter we have been having across the country this year, we have been frequently asked âMy fall bulbs have started to sprout. Will they be OK?â The short answer is simply âyes.â However, there are a few steps you can take to ensure your precious fall bulbs will be on track to b…

02/16/2012

Seed Swap! The second annual Burlington Seed Swap is Saturday, Feb 18 from 2-5pm at Burlington City Hall.

Burlington Permaculture

10/31/2011

This was a first for me - Snow Bulbs! Planted 100 daffodils beneath 4" of snow. -Franny at VPR

10/28/2011

The last episode of the Vermont Garden Journal is coming up tonight at 5:55PM and tomorrow morning at 8:55AM! This week, tips on cleaning up your garden for winter.

10/10/2011

Send us your mum shots! Gretchen of Mother Nature's Helper in Colchester has dressed up the window boxes in front of VPR. By the way, how do they make mums grown tiny on the bottom and humungous on top?

10/06/2011

What's the deal with those little, bump-covered pumpkins and squash? What are they good for? This week on The Vermont Garden Journal, the origins of and uses for ornamental gourds!

Ornamental gourds originated in Asia thousands of years ago and have spread around the world. This week, Charlie Nardozzi shares tips on growing and using gourds.

10/04/2011

Frost Alert! The Eye on the Sky predicts some frost on Wednesday and Thursday nights. What are you doing to prepare?

09/30/2011

Coming up later today on the Vermont Garden Journal, tips for growing cover crops! Listen today at 5:55 (and tomorrow morning at 8:55).

09/27/2011

This week's tip brings us back to the Vermont Garden Journal from this week last year: planting tulips! It's time to order spring flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, and crocus!

On this episode of The Vermont Garden Journal, Charlie will be talking about planting tulips.

09/22/2011

Coming up tomorrow on the Vermont Garden Journal: shakes made with all sorts of leafy greens! Do you know a good recipe for a "green shake"? Post it here!

09/21/2011

Tired of the same old strawberry-banana smoothie? Consider adding some green veggies! This week on The Vermont Garden Journal, some tips on making green shakes.

This week on The Vermont Garden Journal, host Charlie Nardozzi has some ideas for green shakes!