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Pears!
Friday, 08/12/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 08/13/11 8:55am

Vermont Garden Journal: Pears

This week, Charlie has some recommendations for hardy pear varieties that thrive in Zone 4.

A Vibrant Fall Garden
Friday, 08/05/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 08/06/11 8:55am

Vermont Garden Journal: Planting for a Fall Harvest

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.

Friday, 07/29/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 07/30/11 8:55am

Vermont Garden Journal: Flowering Shrubs

This week on The Vermont Garden Journal, Charlie Nardozzi surveys some options for flowering shrubs!

Edible Flowers
Friday, 07/22/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 07/23/11 8:55am

Vermont Garden Journal: Edible Flowers

There are a number of delicious flowers for you to use in the kitchen. On this week's Vermont Garden Journal, Charlie profiles edible flowers.

Agrilus planipennis
Friday, 07/15/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 07/16/11 8:55am

Vermont Garden Journal: The Emerald Ash Borer

Have you wondered what those purple boxes in the trees are? Charlie explains.  And we learn what to do with an overgrown zucchini.

Elderberries
Friday, 07/08/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 07/09/11 8:55am

Vermont Garden Journal: Elderberries

One of Charlie's favorite midsummer flowering shrubs is the elderberry.  Listen to the Vermont Garden Journal Friday and Saturday to find out why.

A Woodchuck Caught Red-Handed
Friday, 07/01/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 07/02/11 8:55am

Vermont Garden Journal: Woodchucks

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.

The Asparagus Beetle, Crioceris asparagi
Friday, 06/24/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 06/25/11 8:55am

Vermont Garden Journal: Big Bad Beetles

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.

Pink Peonies
Friday, 06/17/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 06/18/11 8:55am

Vermont Garden Journal: Peonies

This week, Charlie Nardozzi offers tips on enjoying and growing peonies; including successful transplanting and disease control.

Mosquito
Friday, 06/10/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 06/11/11 8:55am

Vermont Garden Journal: Mosquitoes

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.

Sweet Basil
Friday, 06/03/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 06/04/11 8:55am

The Vermont Garden Journal: Basil

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.

Pollen Grains
Friday, 05/27/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 05/28/11 8:55am

Allergy-Free Gardening

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.

There's no mistaking a hot pepper!
Friday, 05/20/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 05/21/11 8:55am

Red Hot Chili Peppers

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.

The Siberian Honeyberry
Friday, 05/13/11 4pm and Saturday, 05/14/11 8:55am

Vermont Garden Journal: Ornamental Edibles

Charlie explores varieties of many shrubs and trees normally thought of as ornamentals that also produce great fruits for eating.

Friday, 05/06/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 05/07/11 8:55am

Mother's Day In The Garden

This week, Charlie shares a brief history of Mother's Day and offers some garden gift advice.

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Friday, 04/29/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 04/30/11 8:55am

Dandelions

Dirty little weeds or delicious salad greens? Charlie Nardozzi shines a light on dandelions.

Bare root trees ready to be planted.
Friday, 04/22/11 5:55pm and Thursday, 04/21/11 8:55am

Vermont Garden Journal: Getting to the Roots

Charlie shares the method and science of planting shrubs and trees, starting with the bare roots.

Sunchokes
Friday, 04/15/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 04/16/11 8:55am

Jerusalem Artichokes

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.

Friday, 04/08/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 04/09/11 8:55am

New Flower Varieties

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. 

'Velour' is a purple colored filet
Friday, 04/01/11 5:55pm and Saturday, 04/02/11 8:55am

New Vegetable Varieties

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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