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.

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

Garlic scapes are sprouting through the soil, bright yellow daffodils have popped open in the sunshine, and lilac buds are growing fuller. It's time for Vermont Edition's spring dose of advice from gardening wizard Charlie Nardozzi.

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

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

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

It's all about seeds. When to order them, when to plant them inside and to sow them outside. Plus, we hear about the challenges of a Maine wind project. And, we hear from Robert DeCormier, who steps down from Counterpoint this weekend.

VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with horticulturist Charlie Nardozzi about how to get the most out of your vegetables, flowers, and lawns this season.

Horticulturist Charlie Nardozzi answers all of your gardening questions.  Also, a backstage look at the new musical, "My Ohio.

Horticulturalist, Charlie Nardozzi, from the National Gardening Association joined VPR's Jane Lindholm throughout the summer on Vermont Edition to talk gardening tips.

The constitution of the Vermont Republic was written in 1777 and 232 years later, that document remains largely intact. We dig into the history, lore and legacy of this living document. Also, gardener Charlie Nardozzi answers your last questons of the gardening season.

Vermont has more patents issued per capita than anywhere else in the nation.  We look into the long history of innovation in Vermont, and what it takes to become an inventor today.  Also, Charlie Nardozzi answers your questions on perennials.

Charlie Nardozzi from the National Gardening Association talks with VPR's Jane Lindholm about successful container gardening.

Large animal veterinarians are a critical part of Vermont agriculture - but there aren't enough of them to serve our farms.

VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with Charlie Nardozzi of the National Gardening Association about flowers and vegetables, spring plantings, new varieties of hydrangeas and tomatoes, and particular pests to watch out for.

Join Vermont Edition for gardening advice from Charlie Nardozzi of the National Gardening Association. We talk about flowers and vegetables, spring plantings, new varieties of hydrangeas and tomatoes, and particular pests to watch out for.

Many of us are getting our first real taste of spring this week with sunshine and temperatures in the 60s, and even 70s, across much of the state. Climatologists say there's a reason the sun feels warmer at this time of year - and gardeners should take advantage of it.   VPR's Nina Keck has more.