The long, snowy winter is over and gardeners are eagerly getting their hands in the soil. Join Vermont Edition for gardening advice from Charlie Nardozzi of the National Gardening Association. We'll talk about flowers and vegetables, spring plantings, new varieties of hydrangeas and tomatoes, and particular pests to watch out for. (Listen)

Also on the program, for many of us, black flies are something we endure in the garden if we have to, and we otherwise avoid them at all costs. But the citizens of the tiny village of Adamant have created an event to celebrate their descent: the Annual Black Fly Festival. In preparation of this weekend's festival, we bring you the sounds of last year's festival. (Listen)