Gardening

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.

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. 

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.

Garden Giveaway Announced

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

Creeping phlox.

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.

Island Grown Workshops Continue

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

Seed Swap Returns Saturday

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

A bunch of red tulips

Grow Your Own

It’s finally happened.

A New Year Begins

I have two questions of the reading public this week.

leeks in a basket, photo by Ray Ewing

Winter Bright Spots

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

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