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How Trees Grow, Part II
In part two of this blog series, the focus is on the diameter growth (or thickening) of stems, branches, and roots. Learn More
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How can I increase the humidity indoors for my houseplants?
This year's windy cold weather shifts focus to caring for our indoor plants.
To increase indoor humidity for houseplants during dry winter months in New Hampshire, using a portable humidifier near the plants and monitoring humi... Learn More
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The New AI: Can Generative AI Tools Take Drudgery Out of Farm Marketing?
Tools like ChatGPT offer farmers a way to save time and resources on business marketing
Marketing is one of the least loved and most time-intensive tasks for many direct-to-consumer farms. Maintaining an active online presence requires a ... Learn More

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    We Help Gardeners

    Friendly and knowledgeable Master Gardener and Natural Resource Steward volunteers and staff answer your questions on topics like gardening, pests, landscaping, lawn care, safe food handling, wildlife and backyard livestock.

    Phone : 1.877.398.4769
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    We Help Landowners 

    We visit your property, free of charge and help you achieve your woodlot objectives including forestry, recreation, wildlife habitat, water resources, scenic beauty and income.  Learn More

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    We Help Youth

    The 4-H program provides pathways for learning and growing.

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    We Help Communities

    Our Community & Economic Development team have many resources to help municipalities and civic organizations plan for the future. Learn More