Parts of the Island Bumped Up a Notch on Plant Hardiness Zone

Gardeners on the Vineyard are experiencing warmer winters on average, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s newly released Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

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Heather Gardens Sells to Island Landscaper

Tara Gayle, owner of Gayle Gardens Landscape Design, bought the 3.2-acre parcel on State Road last week. In an interview with the Gazette, she said she plans to continue running a nursery there with hopes of including more organic and native plants. 

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Community Greenhouse Taps New Manager

For three decades, 57-year-old Mike Tinus had been a music teacher at the regional high school, but during that time he and his family have always had their hands in the dirt.

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Garden Giveaway Announced

Container garden kit giveaways start May 20 at the West Tisbury Library.

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Coming Out Party

I have been moving the plastic coyote around the yard with success. The deer have been avoiding my gardens. Until Monday night, that is.

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Island Grown Workshops Continue

Home gardeners can learn regenerative growing practices at one of three upcoming workshops sponsored by Island Grown.

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Seed Swap Returns Saturday

The MV Community Seed Library Group hosts another seed swap and giveaway on the West Tisbury Library porch, weather permitting.

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Grow Your Own
Lynne Irons

It’s finally happened.

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A New Year Begins

I have two questions of the reading public this week.

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Winter Bright Spots

One year when the children were small, Santa brought a tape recorder.

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