Benjamin Block

1 week ago | timesargus.com | Benjamin Block

Early spring is an exciting and busy time for Vermont gardeners. Many prefer the thrill of choosing from a vast variety of seeds rather than settling for the offerings available at local nurseries. San Marzano tomatoes, strawberry blonde calendula, dragon carrots — check, check and check. However, as your gardening experience (read: obsession) grows, so will the list of seeds you may buy. My grow list includes 27 varieties this year. For any variety, there are vital details to track.

2 weeks ago | timesargus.com | Benjamin Block

By Benjamin BlockExtension Master Gardener InternUniversity of VermontEarly spring is an exciting and busy time for Vermont gardeners. Many prefer the thrill of choosing from a vast variety of seeds rather than settling for the offerings available at local nurseries. San Marzano tomatoes, Strawberry Blonde calendula, Dragon carrots—check, check and check! However, as your gardening experience (read: obsession) grows, so will the list of seeds you may buy.

2 weeks ago | hardwickgazette.org | Benjamin Block

MONTPELIER — Early spring is an exciting and busy time for Vermont gardeners. Many prefer the thrill of choosing from a vast variety of seeds rather than settling for the offerings available at local nurseries. San Marzano tomatoes, Strawberry Blonde calendula, Dragon carrots: check, check and check. However, as gardening experience (read: obsession) grows, so will the list of seeds bought. My grow list includes 27 varieties this year. For any variety, there are vital details to track.

2 months ago | hardwickgazette.org | Benjamin Block

MONTPELIER – Compost, the dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling material produced by natural decomposers, provides many benefits to gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Converting garden waste, kitchen scraps and various paper items into compost at home reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and saves households money on garbage fees. Most importantly for gardeners, compost provides a nutrient-filled soil amendment.

2 months ago | timesargus.com | Benjamin Block

Compost, the dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling material produced by natural decomposers, provides many benefits to gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Converting garden waste, kitchen scraps and various paper items into compost at home reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and saves households money on garbage fees. Most importantly for gardeners, compost provides a nutrient-filled soil amendment.