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Ever had trouble getting seeds to germinate in the garden in the spring? If so, it’s time to do some research to see if your seeds need to be cold stratified before you plant them.

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Start by conducting a soil test ( https://go.uvm.edu/soiltest) for any vegetable and berry gardens, plus additional, separate ...

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As I look back on the gardening year of 2025, I don’t know that I remember a season quite like this one. After an unusually ...

As temperatures dip and leaves fall, garden habits harden. Yet small choices now shape which birds survive the winter. Across ...