Register now for share with the UVM Catamount Farm CSA because the options sell out quickly. The shares are available from mid-June through mid-October (18 weeks total). Continue reading “2024 UVM Catamount Farm CSA Registration is Now Open”
Emeritus PSS Professor Norman Pellett, 1934-2023
Emeritus Plant and Soil Science Professor Norman Pellet passed away on December 8, 2023.
He retired from UVM in 1996 after 29 years of service, where he served as a teacher, Extension instructor, and researcher whose work focused on ornamental plant selection and management for Vermont climates. Continue reading “Emeritus PSS Professor Norman Pellett, 1934-2023”
Friends of the Horticulture Farm 2024 Programs Schedule
The Friends of the Horticulture Farm (FHF) is a nonprofit organization that aims to protect, enhance and promote the significant plant collections and natural areas of the University of Vermont Horticulture Research and Education Center (HREC).
Each year they offer monthly education programs on various topics and the 2024 schedule is below. Register for a program on the FHF website and consider becoming a member. Continue reading “Friends of the Horticulture Farm 2024 Programs Schedule”
Bradshaw Receives Horticulture Farm Facilities Improvement Grant
The UVM Horticulture Research and Education Center (HREC) is a 97 acre property that was purchased by the University of Vermont (UVM) in the early 1950’s. Located in South Burlington, VT, it has been the primary field laboratory for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) applied research and outreach in horticultural and agronomic crops. Continue reading “Bradshaw Receives Horticulture Farm Facilities Improvement Grant”
Apple Sales Begin at the UVM Horticulture Farm
UVM Catamount Educational Farm apple and vegetable sales began September 1, 2023 at the UVM Horticulture Research and Education Center (HREC), located at 65 Green Mountain Drive in South Burlington, VT. Sales will continue every Friday through at least November 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Continue reading “Apple Sales Begin at the UVM Horticulture Farm”