Each week, Charlie Nardozzi joins Vermont Public host Mary Engisch for a conversation about gardening, and to answer your questions about what you're seeing in the natural world.
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Mar 23, 2025
How to nourish and protect crocus, daffodil and tulip bulbs as they begin to emerge
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It's spring, and bulbs will flower soon. Nourish and protect them now with simple techniques.
Mar 16, 2025
Choose seeds now for tomatoes that last in storage 6 months after harvest
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Certain types of tomatoes can be harvested and stored for months. Search your local garden center for these seeds and some other unique tomato plants this spring.
Mar 09, 2025
Grow tropical flowering vines as annuals this spring
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It's springtime in some southern locales, where many vibrant flowering vines are in full bloom. New England can get in on the action by growing the annual varieties of these vines this spring and summer. Try the black-eyed Susan vine, mandevilla and more.
Mar 02, 2025
Take in an indoor garden and flower show this winter for ideas and inspiration
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Just like the dormant bulbs underneath the snow, your garden senses are awakening! Take in a local garden and flower show to get inspired and excited for spring planting.
Feb 23, 2025
A vibrant, flowering houseplant to brighten winter's dark days
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The clivia, a Zululand bloom with dark green foliage, was named after a British duchess who brought the plant from its native South Africa to cultivate it in her greenhouse.
Feb 16, 2025
Bring spring indoors by forcing branches to flower early
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Cut flowers are a great way to bring some cheer indoors when it's gloomy outside. This year, try something new that will bloom right up until spring.
Feb 09, 2025
Start leek seeds indoors, check overwintering tubers and be ready for spring
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Things are slowly unfolding in the garden underneath the snow and ice. And the list of garden chores is getting longer. Begin some winter garden tasks now.
Feb 02, 2025
Dramatic dahlias and sweet nasturtiums named some of 2025's winning plants
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Bold, contrasting petals and leaves make these award-winning houseplants stand out.
Jan 26, 2025
Find a pal who can propagate houseplants and fill your home with free greenery
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Want to fill your home with plants but can't afford to just now? You needn't be green with envy; just enlist a friend with houseplants and ask them to propagate some for you.
Jan 19, 2025
Harvest endless vegetables by planting perennial onions, greens and more
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With some patience and planning, you can have a source of various vegetables year after year with just one planting.
Mar 23 | 00:05:00
How to nourish and protect crocus, daffodil and tulip bulbs as they begin to emerge
Mar 16 | 00:04:59
Choose seeds now for tomatoes that last in storage 6 months after harvest
Mar 09 | 00:04:59
Grow tropical flowering vines as annuals this spring
Mar 02 | 00:04:59
Take in an indoor garden and flower show this winter for ideas and inspiration
Feb 23 | 00:05:00
A vibrant, flowering houseplant to brighten winter's dark days
Feb 16 | 00:04:07
Bring spring indoors by forcing branches to flower early
Feb 09 | 00:05:00
Start leek seeds indoors, check overwintering tubers and be ready for spring
Feb 02 | 00:04:59
Dramatic dahlias and sweet nasturtiums named some of 2025's winning plants
Jan 26 | 00:05:00
Find a pal who can propagate houseplants and fill your home with free greenery
Jan 19 | 00:05:00
Harvest endless vegetables by planting perennial onions, greens and more
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