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How to create a successful apple orchard
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
How to create a successful apple orchard
Bob Osborne, author of “ 
Posted on October 10, 2022
There is a difference between planting an orchard that survives and one that thrives. To create an orchard that grows well and produces quality apples, a number of considerations should be addressed before any trees are planted. Choose the Right Site The site chosen for an orchard can mean the diffe...
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Things to do in the garden in August
Gardening Farming
Things to do in the garden in August
Deborah J. Benoit 
Posted on August 1, 2022
Ah, August. Summer is in full swing, but autumn is already peeking around the corner. The rewards of gardening are everywhere. Fruits and berries are ripening, as are vegetable crops. It’s time to begin harvesting and enjoying that fresh, home-grown flavor. Is there anything better than the taste of...
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Tips for growing tomatoes
Gardening Farming
Tips for growing tomatoes
Posted on June 16, 2022
You patiently waited until the danger of frost had passed to plant your tomatoes. And you installed a sturdy support system in anticipation of healthy, robust plants. But there are still some things you can do to ensure the harvest of your dreams. If you’ve had your soil tested, you’ll know exactly ...
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How to hop on hops
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
How to hop on hops
Posted on June 14, 2022
Much is said about self-sufficiency when it comes to growing your own food, whether that’s fruits and vegetables or livestock for meat. But there’s another important part of our diet that can’t be overlooked: beverages (and specifically, alcoholic ones). If you imbibe, you know there’s nothing sweet...
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Things first-time gardeners need to know
Gardening Farming
Things first-time gardeners need to know
Posted on May 3, 2022
Do you want to enjoy fresh, home-grown veggies this summer? Perhaps you’d like to adorn your home with fresh-cut flowers. Whatever the reason, this year you’ve decided to start a garden of your own. But before you grab a spade and head for the backyard, put pen to paper and make a plan. Dream as big...
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Sharing the joy
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Sharing the joy
Joan Kark-Wren 
Posted on April 11, 2022
As April focuses on gardening with kids, it makes me think about the fun my sisters and I have with houseplants and perennials. I come from a long line of gardeners, some from necessity, some for the beauty and healing qualities of gardening. My maternal grandmother was an avid gardener and had a sp...
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Instilling a love of gardening
Gardening Farming, Lifestyle
Instilling a love of gardening
Joan Kark-Wren 
Posted on April 6, 2022
April is Kids Garden Month and what better time to share your love of gardening with a child? From learning what it takes to grow your food to spending time with family to encouraging a child’s curiosity, gardening has many benefits. Starting with small projects based on your child’s age, ability an...
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Seed-starting basics
Gardening Farming
Seed-starting basics
Posted on April 5, 2022
Are you ready for an early season gardening adventure? Seed displays are prevalent right now in stores from garden shops to supermarkets. Grab a pack of seeds (or two or three) to start indoors. With a few basic supplies, by the time the weather is suitable for planting outside, you’ll have some hom...
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Hellebores, heralds of spring
Gardening Farming
Hellebores, heralds of spring
Posted on April 4, 2022
For a stunning display of blooms in early spring, most New England gardens would benefit from the addition of a remarkable perennial: the hellebore. Among the first plants to herald spring, hellebores have gained huge popularity due to their many laudable qualities. Hellebores are non-invasive everg...
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Forcing spring bulbs
Gardening Farming
Forcing spring bulbs
Posted on February 21, 2022
Watching the first flowering bulbs appear from the thawing ground in spring is one of my favorite times of the year. Luckily we don’t have to wait all winter to have spring blooms. A great way to do this at home is by forcing bulbs. Forcing bulbs means tricking the plants into thinking it is time to...
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Living the country culture: Dan Sullivan
Living the country culture: Dan Sullivan
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on January 18, 2022
The village of Richfield Springs in Otsego County, NY, has a population of about a 1,000 people. The borough of Brooklyn has about 2.6 million. Even though Dan Sullivan grew up in New York City, he discovered his heart’s home was the country. Dan said he grew up playing on the streets of Brooklyn, j...
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Forcing branches for winter flowers
Gardening Farming
Forcing branches for winter flowers
Posted on January 14, 2022
Forsythia in February? Impossible, you say! Not so. A vase full of flowers from the garden won’t take much more effort than harvesting some branches to force them to bloom. A good time to take cuttings for forcing is when you’re doing your annual winter pruning. If pruning isn’t on your winter to-do...
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Fresh rosemary for every season
Gardening Farming
Fresh rosemary for every season
Posted on January 7, 2022
While rosemary is not a perennial in Vermont, you can still grow and enjoy fresh rosemary all year. Just plant it in a container. Bring it outside in warmer weather and inside before the first frost. Why rosemary? It is attractive, resembling a small pine tree, and has a pleasant scent, is easy to g...
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On Wednesdays, we eat kale
Gardening Farming
On Wednesdays, we eat kale
Posted on October 7, 2021
National Kale Day, which is celebrated the on the first Wednesday of October, takes place to highlight kale’s health benefits and its culinary versatility, and it promotes eating,growing and sharing kale throughout the United States. Kale is one of those lauded “superfoods” as it is among the most n...
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Courtney Llewellyn 
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Though this writer brings almost 100% Old World genetics to the table, sadly, that doesn’t include any ancestors from the Emerald Isle. Still, St. Pat...
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Celebrating Ag Literacy Week, March 16 – 20
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Celebrating Ag Literacy Week, March 16 – 20
Courtney Llewellyn 
March 11, 2026
Grangers across the nation have a powerful opportunity to share the heart of agriculture with the next generation during the National Grange’s Agricul...
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Around the Kitchen Table: Kitchen organization
Lifestyle
Around the Kitchen Table: Kitchen organization
Courtney Llewellyn 
March 9, 2026
I don’t know about you, but I have a particular spot for my mixing bowls, sifter, pots, pans and measuring cups. In fact, I have specific places for a...
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Chase away late chills (and sniffles) with soup
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Chase away late chills (and sniffles) with soup
Courtney Llewellyn 
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