Garden health and soil pH
REGION – Gardeners know that healthy soils lead to healthy plants. But how do we ensure our soils have what they need for optimal plant growth and development? A soil test is a great start. Whether you opt for a … Continued
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OLLI and Springfield Garden Club hear about stone walls
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On Tuesday, April 7, Kevin Gardner spoke to a crowd of 140 people at the Nolin-Murray Center in Springfield. While simultaneously constructing a miniature stone wall, he covered how and why New England’s stone walls were built, … Continued
Plan a garden in April
CHESTER, Vt. – Don’t let a rainy day get you down; plan a garden. Good vegetable garden designs maximize space and accessibility. Traditional planting in rows is probably the most familiar garden design and works quite well. Prepare your beds, … Continued
CCCD Conservation Opportunity Fund recipients
WALPOLE, N.H. – The Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) is excited to announce the 2026 round of Conservation Opportunity Fund recipients: Gay Kimball Library; Jaffrey Public Library; the Hooper Institute; Laura Shim, of Keene; Lenoir Law, of Gilsum; Michael Scardina, … Continued
Seed-starting workshop at Rockingham Library
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., please join the Rockingham Free Public Library for some spring seed-starting fun. April showers bring May flowers – and the last frost date. This one-hour seed-starting workshop is … Continued
Ludlow Community Garden
LUDLOW, Vt. – Spring is here, join the beautiful, organic Ludlow Community Garden. We are grateful for the continued support of the Fletcher Farm Foundation for allowing us to establish and maintain the community garden on their grounds for the … Continued
Chester Townscape’s 2026 tree and shrub sale
CHESTER, Vt. – Spring is coming, and Chester Townscape’s 2026 tree and shrub sale has begun. This annual event offers good-size, proven trees and shrubs at below regular nursery retail prices to help people beautify their properties. Here are the … Continued
A more affordable energy future for Vermont
REGION – The cheapest energy is the energy we don’t use. This simple fact has guided Efficiency Vermont for more than two decades. It remains critical for Vermont’s energy future. As Efficiency Vermont plans for the years ahead, we’re listening … Continued
Efficiency Vermont winter resources
REGION – As 2025 draws to a close, many Vermonters are facing uncertainty and rising costs. When budgets are tight, projects that improve comfort and reduce energy bills may feel out of reach. Recognizing that households and businesses are feeling … Continued
Firewood moisture meters at Vermont libraries
REGION – With the home heating season here, you may be wondering if your firewood is dry and ready to burn. Vermonters can check out a moisture meter for free from one of 63 public libraries. This is thanks to … Continued