Vermont Garden Journal show

Vermont Garden Journal

Summary: The Vermont Garden Journal is a weekly program hosted by horticulturalist Charlie Nardozzi. Each week, Nardozzi will focus on a topic that's relevant to both new and experienced gardeners, including pruning lilac bushes, growing blight-free tomatoes, groundcovers, sunflowers, bulbs, pests and more.

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  • Artist: Mary Williams Engisch, Charlie Nardozzi
  • Copyright: Vermont Public Radio 2011

Podcasts:

 Vermont Garden Journal: Begonias | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 161

Begonias originally came from Central and South America and they gained popularity once they came to Europe in the 1700s. Today, Begonias are still popular among gardeners.

 Vermont Garden Journal: Egyptian Walking Onion | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 161

There aren’t many perennial vegetables that thrive in Vermont’s climate, but if you’re looking for one try the Egyptian walking onion.

 Vermont Garden Journal: Tips For Great Garden Design | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 161

Winter is a great time to reflect on last year's garden and plan what to do in the new growing season. Here are some tips to help with your perennial...

 Vermont Garden Journal: 6 Plants For Your Vegetable Garden In 2016 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 161

A new year means it's time to peruse the seed catalogs and look for new vegetables to start this spring. Here are some veggies I'm excited to try...

 Vermont Garden Journal: Mistletoe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 161

'Tis the season for mistletoe! It's a plant with a rich history and was once said to have sacred powers to enhance fertility, peace and extend your life...

 Vermont Garden Journal: What A Warm Winter Will Do To Your Garden | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 150

Even though winter solstice is drawing near, the usually cold nights, snow flurries and wind chills are absent. November was one of the warmest on...

 Vermont Garden Journal: Poisonous Holiday House Plants | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 161

Colorful plants and seasonal greens are a staple in many homes during the holiday season, but it’s important to makes sure you protect your children and...

 Vermont Garden Journal: Gifts For Gardeners | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 161

For a gardener, you can always give gift certificates for bags of compost or potting soil, but let's go out on a limb to find a few gifts more creative...

 Vermont Garden Journal: Holly | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 150

Holly shrubs used to be placed around houses to ward off evil spirits, bad luck, animals and even fairies. The leaves and berries were used medicinally...

 Vermont Garden Journal: Virginia Creeper | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 161

A tenacious vine, the Virginia creeper is best known as the plant gracing the walls of Ivy League Schools. It has five leaflet leaves and small tendrils...

 Vermont Garden Journal: Kale | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 161

Kale continues to amaze me, especially this time of year. Not only does it survive cold temperatures, it shines. The flavor gets sweeter and the texture...

 Vermont Garden Journal: The American Chestnut Tree | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 161

American Chestnut trees used to fill forests on the East coast from Georgia to Maine, providing food and rot-resistance lumber. Unfortunately, an Asian...

 Vermont Garden Journal: Growing Mushrooms | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 161

Edible mushrooms are available in more places than just your local grocery store's produce section. Mushrooms can be locally found by foraging in your...

 Vermont Garden Journal: The Larch | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 161

The larch, also known as the tamarack, is a large deciduous tree native to Europe and North America. The rot-resistance wood of the larch was used to...

 Vermont Garden Journal: Crown Imperial Bulbs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 161

Vermont Garden Journal: Crown Imperial Bulbs

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