Vermont Garden Journal

Avoid critter nibbles with these 3 bulb planting strategies 11.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Chipmunks, squirrels and mice like to nibble on buried flowering bulbs. Learn how to deter them with some simple tips.

Plant trees before the freeze and 'cook' the soil to get rid of jumping worms 04.10.2026 4:56 ↓

Tree and shrub roots need time to get established before the ground freezes.

How to overwinter cuttings of certain potted plants indoors 27.09.2026 5:00 ↓

Certain foliage and flowering annuals can thrive as indoor potted plants during the winter. Find out which ones and how to bring in cuttings.

How to grow hazelnuts for you and the squirrels 20.09.2026 4:59 ↓

Start growing these small shrubs now, and in a few years, hazelberts will produce nuts for you and nearby wildlife.

Perennial flowers that provide color in the garden's quieter season 13.09.2026 5:00 ↓

Include perennial flowers like helenium and Russian sage in your gardens. They'll bloom in late summer to extend color throughout the season.

Late-summer gardening questions: Cherry tree affliction, deer deterrent and a blueberry mystery 06.09.2026 5:10 ↓

An odd growth on blueberry bushes, leathery lichen and hungry deer are just a few of the late-summer issues plaguing listeners.

How to grow grapes in your backyard 30.08.2026 5:01 ↓

Many home gardeners think grape-growing is only the milieu of vineyards, but you can plant a small number of grapevines in your yard and have enough delicious fruit to feed your family (and a hungry bird or two).

Late summer garden questions: Lily beetles, hydrangea with no blooms and destructive voles 23.08.2026 5:17 ↓

Charlie Nardozzi answers garden questions that have been cropping up in late summer.

Bring the garden inside: How to cut and prep flowers so they'll last 16.08.2026 4:59 ↓

Learn how to cut flowers like rudbeckia, delphinium, gladiolus and more and enjoy them inside for days.

Fruit-picking tips for a sweeter harvest 09.08.2026 5:00 ↓

If you spend time and care growing fruits, knowing a few harvesting tips can help ensure the best-tasting results.

A day in the life of a back porch tomato plant 02.08.2026 4:58 ↓

Sometimes, plants grown in containers on back decks and porches outperform expectations. We'll meet one named "Big Beef."

'Cowboy toilet paper' can play a role in your garden, too 26.07.2026 5:01 ↓

Mullein grows tall with soft leaves and does best in well-drained soil and lots of sun.

Sow cool-season crops in hot July for a continuous vegetable harvest this fall 19.07.2026 5:04 ↓

Starting cool-season plants in peak summer will ensure a harvest bounty come fall.

More than just tawny orange, choose daylilies with other color and petal variations 12.07.2026 5:17 ↓

Along with the cheery orange daylilies, look for different colorways and petal patterns for your yard and gardens.

Plant sweet potatoes now for an early fall crop 07.07.2026 5:15 ↓

Home gardeners still have time to plant sweet potatoes, and there's still time to get a crop by fall!

Garden question lightning round: controlling rampant mint, runaway chervil and more 07.07.2026 5:07 ↓

Some local home gardeners have out-of-control plants and weeds.

Covering ground with perennial geraniums 21.06.2026 4:58 ↓

Home gardeners looking for slow-spreading ground covers that keep weeds out and support pollinators should consider perennial geraniums.

June Q&A lightning round: What to do about cutworms, berry-less bushes and more 14.06.2026 5:13 ↓

Charlie Nardozzi answers listeners' questions about cutworms, Cornelian cherries, overwintered pepper plants, honeyberry bushes and more.

How to rid your yard and garden of annual and perennial weeds 07.06.2026 5:09 ↓

Checking this garden chore off your task list now can save time later.

Plant different irises for blooms that last from early spring till August 31.05.2026 5:00 ↓

Learn to plant the right types of bulbs at the right time for a long-lasting bloom fest of irises in your yard.

Jumping worms and non-flowering daffodils: Charlie addresses springtime garden conundrums 24.05.2026 5:07 ↓

Some home gardeners have invasive worms in their soil while others have flowers that just aren't blooming.

Crispy, sour and cute: plant some unusual cucumbers this season 17.05.2026 5:01 ↓

Cucumbers are a fast-growing, easy-care and prolific vegetable to plant in home gardens. This season, diversify your cuke variety with these different selections.

June-bearing, day-neutral or wild: plant different strawberry types for an abundance of fruit this season 10.05.2026 4:46 ↓

Learn the best types of strawberries to grow for a fruitful strawberry harvest this season!

Weeding 101: Remove some in the sun and some after rain 03.05.2026 5:15 ↓

Pick perennial weeds after a rain and remove annual ones when the weather is sunny and dry.

Basil-planting tips: repel pests, attract pollinators and reap a great harvest 26.04.2026 4:59 ↓

Fresh herbs like basil come in a multitude of flavor profiles, like cinnamon, lemon and lime. Use basil to enhance your food and cocktails.