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Vermont Garden Journal 2011
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Garden Clean-Up
October 28, 5:55pm and October 29, 8:55am
For this last Vermont Garden Journal for 2011, let's talk garden clean-up.
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The Vermont Garden Journal: Jack-O'-Lanterns
October 21, 5:55pm and October 22, 8:55am
This week on The Vermont Garden Journal, Charlie Nardozzi shares tips for making carving pumpkins easier, and for making the result last longer!
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The Vermont Garden Journal: Ornamental Grasses
October 14, 5:55pm and October 15, 8:55am
This week on The Vermont Garden Journal, Charlie Nardozzi shares some tips on how to grow some of his favorite ornamental grasses.
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The Vermont Garden Journal: Gourds
October 7, 5:55pm and October 8, 8:55am
Ornamental gourds originated in Asia thousands of years ago and have spread around the world. This week, Charlie Nardozzi shares tips on growing and using gourds.
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The Vermont Garden Journal: Cover Crops
September 30, 5:55pm and October 1, 8:55am
This week on The Vermont Garden Journal, Charlie Nardozzi extolls the benefits of cover crops!
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Vermont Garden Journal: Green Shakes!
September 23, 5:55pm and September 24, 8:55am
This week on The Vermont Garden Journal, host Charlie Nardozzi has some ideas for green shakes!
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Vermont Garden Journal: Asters
September 16, 5:55pm and September 17, 8:55am
This week on The Vermont Garden Journal, host Charlie Nardozzi shares tips for cultivating asters.
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Vermont Garden Journal: Flooded Gardens
September 9, 5:55pm and September 10, 8:55am
This week on The Vermont Garden Journal, host Charlie Nardozzi shares tips on dealing with flooded plants.
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Vermont Garden Journal: Facebook Q&A
September 3, 8:55am
This week on The Vermont Garden Journal, host Charlie Nardozzi answers a variety of questions, including tips on how to turn your green pepper and tomatoes red!
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Vermont Garden Journal: Sweet Potatoes
August 26, 5:55pm and August 27, 8:55am
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The Perennial Hibiscus
August 19, 5:55pm and August 20, 8:55am
This week on The Vermont Garden Journal, Charlie Nardozzi shares tips for maintaining your perennial hibiscus.
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Vermont Garden Journal: Pears
August 12, 5:55pm and August 13, 8:55am
This week, Charlie has some recommendations for hardy pear varieties that thrive in Zone 4.
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Vermont Garden Journal: Planting for a Fall Harvest
August 5, 5:55pm and August 6, 8:55am
When you want fresh vegetables through the fall, you'll want to plant now. Charlie also explains why it's good to be merciless in the mid-summer garden on this week's Vermont Garden Journal.
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Vermont Garden Journal: Flowering Shrubs
July 29, 5:55pm and July 30, 8:55am
This week on The Vermont Garden Journal, Charlie Nardozzi surveys some options for flowering shrubs!
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Vermont Garden Journal: Edible Flowers
July 22, 5:55pm and July 23, 8:55am
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Vermont Garden Journal: The Emerald Ash Borer
July 15, 5:55pm and July 16, 8:55am
Have you wondered what those purple boxes in the trees are? Charlie explains. And we learn what to do with an overgrown zucchini.
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Vermont Garden Journal: Elderberries
July 8, 5:55pm and July 9, 8:55am
One of Charlie's favorite midsummer flowering shrubs is the elderberry. Listen to the Vermont Garden Journal Friday and Saturday to find out why.
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Vermont Garden Journal: Woodchucks
July 1, 5:55pm and July 2, 8:55am
Who cares about woodchucks chuck'n wood, when they are living in the garden!
This week on the Vermont Garden Journal, Charlie Nardozzi addresses one of the most persistent of pests; the woodchuck. -
Vermont Garden Journal: Big Bad Beetles
June 24, 5:55pm and June 25, 8:55am
These beetles don't harmonize, they decimate. Flea, cucumber, potato, and asparagus are all beetles that love your veggies. Charlie Nardozzi offers some organic controls this week on The Vermont Garden Journal.
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Vermont Garden Journal: Peonies
June 17, 5:55pm and June 18, 8:55am
This week, Charlie Nardozzi offers tips on enjoying and growing peonies; including successful transplanting and disease control.
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Vermont Garden Journal: Mosquitoes
June 10, 5:55pm and June 11, 8:55am
With record rainfalls, you can expect a record number of mosquitoes this year. On the Vermont Garden Journal, Charlie Nardozzi debunks mosquito myths and shares some advice for coping with mosquitoes without harming the environment.
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The Vermont Garden Journal: Basil
June 3, 5:55pm and June 4, 8:55am
This week on the Vermont Garden Journal, Charlie examines basil. It’s not just for making pesto! From its origins to harvesting techniques, Charlie Nardozzi leaves no leaf unturned.
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Allergy-Free Gardening
May 27, 5:55pm and May 28, 8:55am
Why are more and more people suffering from allergies? Charlie Nardozzi says there's more pollen in the air than ever before. This week on the Vermont Garden Journal, he'll explain why that is and what you can do about it.
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Red Hot Chili Peppers
May 20, 5:55pm and May 21, 8:55am
Things are getting hot on the Vermont Garden Journal this week.
Red hot chili peppers are in the spotlight and they range in strength from mild to so-strong-they-are-used-for-national-defense.
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Vermont Garden Journal: Ornamental Edibles
May 13, 4:00pm and May 14, 8:55am
Charlie explores varieties of many shrubs and trees normally thought of as ornamentals that also produce great fruits for eating.
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Mother's Day In The Garden
May 6, 5:55pm and May 7, 8:55am
This week, Charlie shares a brief history of Mother's Day and offers some garden gift advice.
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Dandelions
April 29, 5:55pm and April 30, 8:55am
Dirty little weeds or delicious salad greens? Charlie Nardozzi shines a light on dandelions.
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Vermont Garden Journal: Getting to the Roots
April 22, 5:55pm and April 21, 8:55am
Charlie shares the method and science of planting shrubs and trees, starting with the bare roots.
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Jerusalem Artichokes
April 15, 5:55pm and April 16, 8:55am
Neither from Jerusalem nor a relative of the artichoke, how did the Jerusalem artichoke get it's name? Tune in to the Vermont Garden Journal to find out.
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New Flower Varieties
April 8, 5:55pm and April 9, 8:55am
This week, the Vermont Garden Journal satisfies springtime urges. While some share wedding plans Charlie shares flower varieties that are old, new, borrowed, and blue - no wedding necessary.
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New Vegetable Varieties
April 1, 5:55pm and April 2, 8:55am
The Vermont Garden Journal is back with weekly organic gardening advice from horticulturist Charlie Nardozzi. Listen Friday at 5:55pm and Saturday at 8:55am for the Vermont Garden Journal, and follow the conversation all season long on Facebook.
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Vermont Garden Journal is on Facebook! Exchange tips and questions with your fellow Vermont gardeners, follow the program, and participate in occasional online Q&A sessions with program host Charlie Nardozzi!
Vermont Garden Journal 2010 Programs
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Garlic
October 8, 1:04pm and October 9, 8:58am
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Planting Tulips
October 1, 1:04pm and October 2, 8:58am
On this episode of The Vermont Garden Journal, Charlie will be talking about planting tulips.
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Fall Lawn Preparation
September 24, 1:04pm and September 25, 8:58am
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Overwintering Perennial Herbs
September 17, 1:04pm and September 18, 8:58am
Charlie has some tips for protecting your perennial herbs from the cold of winter.
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Grapes
September 10, 1:04pm and September 11, 8:58am
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Dahlias
September 3, 1:04pm and September 4, 8:58am
Now is the time to cut and prepare Dahlias for winter. This week Charlie will have some ideas on how to maintain these beautiful flowers.
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Exhibiting At The Fair
August 27, 1:04pm and August 28, 8:58am
Charlie talks about viewing and exhibiting veggies, fruits, and flowers at the Fair.
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Butterfly Bushes
August 20, 1:04pm and August 21, 8:58am
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Putting Food By
August 13, 1:04pm and August 14, 8:58am
At this time of the year in the vegetable garden, it's time to think about what to eat and what to put up. Charlie has suggestions for putting vegetables by.
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Rose Of Sharon
August 6, 1:04pm and August 7, 8:58am
August is when we see the Rose of Sharon bloom in the northeast. Charlie has some suggestions for cultivating these beautiful flowering bushes.
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Melons
July 30, 1:04pm and July 31, 8:58am
Growing melons in Vermont can be tricky. Charlie will offer tips on how to achieve a big, juicy crop.
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Hydrangeas
July 23, 1:04pm and July 24, 8:58am
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Cucumbers
July 16, 1:04pm and July 17, 8:58am
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Invasives
July 9, 1:04pm and July 10, 8:58am
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Japanese Beetles
July 2, 1:04pm and July 3, 8:58am
Charlie will talk about ways to help rid your garden of these flower predators.
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Cherries
June 25, 1:04pm and June 26, 8:58am
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Attracting Bees
June 18, 1:04pm and June 19, 8:58am
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Poison Ivy
June 11, 1:04pm and June 12, 8:58am
It's the time of year to remember the old saying "Leaves of three, leave it be." Charlie gives tips on controlling poison ivy and how to avoid getting it on your skin.
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Iris
June 4, 1:04pm and June 5, 8:58am
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Vermont Plant Identification Guide
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About Vermont Garden Journal
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.
Hear the Vermont Garden Journal Friday afternoons at 5:55pm and Saturday mornings at 8:55am beginning Friday April 1. You can follow the series and find links to additional resources on this webpage.
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Charlie Nardozzi
Charlie Nardozzi is a nationally recognized garden writer, consultant, and speaker. He was the senior horticulturist for the National Gardening Association, and currently writes the monthly Edible Landscaping e-newsletter. He has been a VPR Commentator and guest on VPR's Vermont Edition.
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Gardening 101 from 2009
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Thanks to Rob Friesel for sharing his photo on Flickr with a Creative Commons license.
