Branch Out Burlington! is a volunteer organization dedicated to planting trees in Burlington, VT and educate the public on the values of the urban forest. By Margaret Skinner / Branch Out Burlington! Vice President Branch Out Burlington! Branch Out Burlington! (also known as BOB!) is a volunteer organization committed to planting and caring for trees…
Pollinators are essential for our food system. They pollinator crops, fruits, and vegetables, which helps to ensure that you have a bountiful harvest. However, pollinators are under threat from habitat loss, pestices, and climate change. One Way to help pollinators is to plant pollinator-friendly plants in your garden.
Gardening above ground opens up possibilities of fresh veggies and beautiful flowers to so many new and veteran gardeners. They are turning to a range of alternatives to in-ground garden beds, such as a window box three stories up or a raised bed on the back patio, to solve a variety of gardening issues. What…
Planning a Smart Pot Garden Have you heard the saying, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way”? That adage is especially true when it comes to planting a garden. If a gardener wants to grow fruits, flowers, herbs or vegetables, they’ll find a way to make it happen. With a combination of Smart Pots fabric…
Early Vegetables for Spring, Plants to Grow in The Spring Even when the weather is too chilly to sit in the garden, you can plant a spring garden of early edibles. These are vegetables that can be sown, grown and enjoyed earlier than others. The earliest of the garden vegetables are hardy enough to keep…
Composting 101 When to compost? If you’ve been looking for a way to take your gardening to the next level, here’s a tip for you: Start composting this fall. Take the first steps now, and by spring you’ll transform kitchen and garden waste into a rich, organic material that will help you grow healthier plants….
Caring for your Smart Pots this winter If you’ve been planting in Smart Pots for awhile, they’re bound to show signs of wear and tear. While those sweet bell peppers were growing inside the containers, some green stuff might have been growing on the outside, too. Fabric containers are meant to hold their shape and…
Vertical Gardening in Smart Pots Vertical planting in Smart Pots is a simple way to break out of a gardening rut. Growing up is like adding an energetic exclamation point that punctuates patios, breaks up large horizontal landscapes and fills narrow spaces. Not only does vertical growing maximize a garden’s space, it can solve some…
The spring planting season is right around the corner. Time to stock up on garden supplies and get your plan ready for some edible gardening. Need extra motivation? Close your eyes and fantasize about the sweet aroma of fresh herbs. Imagine the intoxicating taste of juicy tomatoes, crunchy lettuce and fiery peppers. Stomach rumbling much?…
When you think high performance, what comes to mind? A championship race car? An elite athlete? A world-class opera? When every part works in perfect harmony, the results can be jaw-dropping. Now ponder this: Can you expect world-class performance from your garden? The answer is a resounding “YES!” A Performance Garden starts with the right…