UVM Extension Master Gardener Program

Fun activity w friends or kids to pass through these winter months!

Building A Dish Garden | University of Vermont Extension | The University of Vermont While indoor gardening helps stave off post-holiday blues and cabin fever, windows providing full sun can be scarce. Light stands take up needed space. What’s a gardener to do? Build a dish garden!

Calling all Vermont gardeners! Join us at our annual conference on Nov 22

UVM Extension Master Gardener Annual Conference | The University of Vermont The University of Vermont Extension Community Horticulture Program offers an annual online conference for program volunteers and garden enthusiasts to explore contemporary gardening topics.

Finally seeing some rain! Our plants will appreciate it!!

Drought Stress Affecting Vermont's Trees and Shrubs | University of Vermont Extension | The University of Vermont Drought Stress Affecting Vermont's Trees and Shrubs Share August 28, 2025 By Ann Hazelrigg After a very wet spring, warm and dry conditions have dominated Vermont and the Northeast since the beginning of June. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, the driest areas of the r...

Rabbits in the garden? Learn more…

Rascally Rabbits in the Garden | University of Vermont Extension | The University of Vermont Rascally Rabbits in the Garden Share August 20, 2025 By Amy Simone Rabbits are adorable creatures, until they devour your newly planted perennials, that is. Many gardeners find themselves quite frustrated by the damage that rabbits can cause to their beloved plants. Understanding what you can do to....

We are getting reports of crispy or defoliated lilacs across the state. The culprit? Lilac leaf blight. Your lilacs will likely be fine.
https://www.uvm.edu/extension/news/lilac-leaf-blight

Want to learn how to compost while keeping wildlife at bay? Register now for our composter course starting in 2 weeks. Spots are filling up so don't delay.

Short Course Teaches Composting Basics | University of Vermont Extension | The University of Vermont Short Course Teaches Composting Basics Share July 17, 2025 Backyard composting is a cost-efficient way to turn food scraps, leaves and other yard waste into “black gold” to provide a free source of nutrient-rich organic matter for gardens and lawns.The “From Scraps to Soil” composting short ...