An example of what you’d approximately get from a typical 250 lb. (live weight) whole pig.

Information on raising backyard poultry. Includes topics such as housing and management practices, care of eggs, nutrition requirements, disease and parasite control, chicken terms and additional sources of information.

Fact sheet on prevention and control of cannibalism in small poultry flocks.

An introduction to Poultry Disease and discussion of causes of diseases

Identification and Management of common External Parasites of Small Poultry Flocks.

Fact sheet on Marek's Disease a common disease of small poultry flocks.

Fact Sheet on the causes and prevention of Newcastle disease of poultry.

Fact Sheet on Pullorum and Fowl Typhoid, two diseases of importance to the small flock.

Bumblefoot disorder of poultry - symptoms, causes and treatment.

Fact Sheet for getting day-old chicks off to a good start.

Fact sheet on internal parasites in small flocks.

Information on conserving water in livestock farm.

Determining when apples are ready to be harvested can be tricky. You need to know the variety of the apple and its approximate harvest date. These dates vary each year with fluctuations in blooming rates, degree days and rainfall. If you’re growing your own apples, perhaps the best way to tell if they are ripe is to taste a couple. If they taste great, go for it. Another great way to judge if an apple variety is ready is to check seed color. Seeds will go from white to brown as the fruit ripens. When picking, simply lift the apple up. It should just snap off into your hand.

Birds can become especially serious pests in blueberries and strawberries, but they also cause injury in other small fruit and tree fruit.

Recommended blueberry varieties for New Hampshire growing

Several species of insects bore into NH apple trees, including roundheaded apple tree borer, flatheaded apple tree borer, dogwood borer, leopard moth and the broad-necked root borer.

Dwarf apple trees offer real advantages over standard (also called seedling) apple trees. They require less space in the garden. Their reduced size makes it easier to prune and spray the trees and harvest fruit. In addition, dwarf trees bear fruit earlier than their standard-sized counterparts, often just 3-4 years from planting, as compared with 7-10 years for the average standard tree.

Garlic is one of the easiest and most satisfying crops for home vegetable gardeners to grow. It yields two useful crops; the garlic bulbs themselves, and delicious green “scapes” a month earlier.

Growing and eating sprouts can be done at home any time of the year. The custom of sprouting beans is more than twice as old as the Wall of China. Widely practiced in far eastern countries, a Chinese emperor recorded the use of health-giving sprouts in 2439 BC. Today, with the exception of natural or health food advocates, the majority of Americans are either unfamiliar with sprouts or are exposed to them only through Chinese cuisine. This is a shame because the nutritional quality of the proteins found in legumes and grains is greatly improved during sprouting.

Choke cherry identification is important for peach and sweet cherry growers. This is because choke cherry (Prunus virginiana L.) is important in spreading a fatal disease of peach and sweet cherry trees, called X-disease.

Recommended raspberry & blackberry varieties for New Hampshire growing.

Many fruits and vegetables can be canned, pickled, dried or frozen. Another option is to store them fresh. Consider this information.

Wild (lowbush) blueberries have always called New Hampshire home. These small, flavor andantioxidant packed fruits are common in abandoned fields, in succession forests, on mountaintops, andalong roadsides.

One of the nicest gifts one can give or receive is a flowering potted plant. Flowering plants are not just for holidays or for special occasions.

Flowers and Materials used for Winter Bouquets

You can experience the ease and success of growing hydroponic vegetables indoors and
outdoors.

Terrariums are Lilliputian landscapes that are challenging and fun to construct. They also provide hours of fun and enjoyment as you watch their growth and development.

January 2012 course offered  by Kelly McAdam, Belknap Co.

Many rhododendrons show signs of winter injury each spring. Symptoms range from
browning or "burning" of the leaf margins or midrib to desiccation of the smaller twigs, or
even death of the entire plant. Injury is most noticeable on branches that were not
buried under the snow, on plants growing in exposed locations, and on mature
specimens.

Now that spring is almost here, your houseplants should begin to perk up, sending out
new growth under the influence of longer days and more intense sunlight. It’s a great
time to shift those that are pot-bound into larger containers if your plants aren’t in bloom
or ailing.

Guidance is given to homeowners with storm-damaged trees including; selecting a professional; pruning; repairing torn bark; and why you shouldn't use wound dressing. Published in 2007.

Several species of insects invade our homes in the fall and remain through the winter, often hidden inside walls. When temperatures rise in the spring, they appear again, this time trying to get out. During the winter they just wait—for spring.

The soil testing lab takes your soil sample and runs a small portion of the sample through a series of sophisticated test equipment. The results provide a chemical inventory of the soil – clues as to the quantity of nutrients or elements in the soil and their availability for plant growth.

An explanation on how to calibrate your fertilizer injector using either the flow method or the electrical conductivity method.

A brief history of poinsettias and instructions on the process of reflowering a plant year after year.

The Best Plants for New Hampshire Gardens and Landscapes order form

27 plant species are currently prohibited from sale, transport, distribution, propagation or transplantation in New Hampshire including burning bush, Japanese barberry and Norway maple (see entire list appended to this fact sheet). This publication suggests alternative landscape plants for New Hampshire.

Lists drought tolerant plants for New Hampshire.

Intended for commercial audiences.

Describes when to fertilize; how to manage soil pH; what fertilizers to use; how much to use; and how to apply fertilizers.

A manual for New Hampshire landowners and landscapers.

Burning Bush is prohibited from sale and planting in NH. Consider using these alternatives.

Japanese Barberry is prohibited from sale or planting in NH. Consider using these alternatives.

Norway Maple is prohibited from sale or planting in NH. Consider using these alternatives.

Information on selecting trees and shrubs, transferring them into the ground, and caring for them by watering and mulching.

Information on when to prune, what tools to use, and different techniques of pruning.

Information on the techniques of pruning shade trees.

How to select and plant trees and shrubs.

A tri-fold brochure about planting and mulching trees and shrubs.

Maintaining Home Lawnsby John M. Roberts, Extension Specialist, Turf
Is your home lawn as attractive as you would like it to be? If not, here is a maintenance calendar and a few tips at might be helpful.