Ticks flourish across Vermont. These tiny pests can carry viruses, bacteria, and parasites and cause at least a dozen human diseases, including Lyme. Unfortunately, we are years away from vaccinating against or curing tick-borne diseases, and recent federal funding cuts have dealt tick science a setback. It’s key to avoid getting bitten if you can. Here’s what Vermonters should know. Tick Habitat Global warming means ticks are traveling north, and peak tick season is longer, extending ear...| The Montpelier Bridge
I have good news and great news: The good news is that all my corn is in the ground! The great news is that my DIY fertilizer monitor preformed amazingly. If you havent read part 1 check it out here, but the TLDR recap is: consistency is the name of the game. I need to…| Justin's IT Blog
The back story… Recently I replaced an electric water heater with a manufactured date from 1992. You might be asking yourself how the hell a water heater survived that long to begin with. Long story short, my wife and I purchased a farm which belonged to my great-grandparents in 2021. They had passed about 15…| Justin's IT Blog
By Lisa Nourse I love summertime — I love the green of the trees, the warm weather, and growing my own food. I especially love growing vegetables that will store well and provide that great summertime flavor in the middle of our gray and dreary Pacific Northwest winters. We can a lot of our summer […] The post Grow some winter squash this year appeared first on Backwoods Home Magazine.| Backwoods Home Magazine
By Kristina Seleshanko There are few things I enjoy more than snuggling up next to the woodstove with a cup of coffee and my garden planning notebook. Although winter might feel like a time to hibernate, it’s also an excellent time to plan next year’s vegetable garden. If you’re like me and struggle a bit […] The post Seven tactics for planning next year’s garden appeared first on Backwoods Home Magazine.| Backwoods Home Magazine