Franny Bastian

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  • Username: FrannyB
  • OAF Producer
  • Role: Producer/Reporter: Station-Based

Recent Pieces from Franny Bastian

Caption: A Fall Garden, Credit: Flickr/Gemma Grace

Planting For A Fall Harvest (02:30)
From: Vermont Public

When you want fresh vegetables through the fall, you'll want to plant now. Charlie also explains why it's good to be merciless in the mid-summer garden, and offers tips on ...
Caption: Clethra, Credit: Sericea/Flickr

Flowering Shrubs (02:30)
From: Vermont Public

This week, Charlie talks about three hardy bushes that flower in the middle of the summer. Clethra, the button bush, and the seven-son flower take the spotlight.
Caption: Edible Flower Salad, Credit: LexnGer/Flickr

Edible Flowers (02:30)
From: Vermont Public

Charlie profiles edible flowers. There are many varieties to choose from that are good for salads, drinks, stir fries, soups and desserts. Charlie delves into the history of ...
Caption: Agrilus planipennis , Credit: jlucier/Flickr

The Emerald Ash Borer (02:30)
From: Vermont Public

There have been mysterious purple boxes popping up in trees along roadsides and throughout forests. Charlie Nardozzi has some silly ideas about what they could be, and then ...
Caption: Elderberries, Credit: Jim Mead/Flickr

Elderberries (02:30)
From: Vermont Public

Jellies, syrups, and tonics are some healthful and delicious ways to enjoy the fruits of the elderberry bush. Charlie discusses the finer points of choosing, planting, and ...
Caption: Culprit Caught Eating Petunias, Credit: NHN 2009/Flickr

Woodchucks (02:30)
From: Vermont Public

Charlie Nardozzi addresses one of the most persistent of pests; the woodchuck. Learn a no-nonsense approach for ridding your landscape of woodchucks, and glean some helpful ...
Caption: The Asparagus Beetle, Crioceris asparagi , Credit: Wild Photons/Flickr

Big Bad Beetles (02:30)
From: Vermont Public

What do wool, the color yellow, and kaolin clay have in common? Charlie Nardozzi gives a full disclosure when he tackles tiny garden invaders.
Caption: VPR President's Peonies, Credit: Robin Turnau

Peonies (02:30)
From: Vermont Public

Charlie Nardozzi offers tips on enjoying and growing peonies; including successful transplanting and disease control.
Caption: A Mosquito Up Close, Credit: gravitywave/Flickr

Mosquitoes (02:30)
From: Vermont Public

In this episode, Charlie Nardozzi debunks mosquito myths and shares some advice for coping with mosquitoes without harming the environment.
Caption: Sweet Basil, Credit: Cinnamon Cooper/Flickr

Basil (02:30)
From: Vermont Public

Charlie examines basil. It’s not just for making pesto! From its origins to harvesting techniques, Charlie Nardozzi leaves no leaf unturned.