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Extension Programs Utilize Plants for Education
From seed to bloom, plants provide many educational benefits
Plants for Education at UNH Extension - From seed to bloom, plants provide many educational benefits. Learn More
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Plant A Row to Help Families Facing Food Insecurity in the Seacoast
Gardeners are encouraged to help fellow community members access healthier food
Plant a Row or Grow a Row initiatives exist in different forms and under various names nationwide. It is an effective and hands-on way to increase the... Learn More
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Should I add soil amendments recommended by my soil test this fall or in the spring?
A Question of the Week
Even if choosing slow-release sources of Nitrogen and Potassium, fertilizer should be applied in the spring. In most New Hampshire soils, amendments c... Learn More
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Hydroponics at Home
Hydroponics is the production of plants using water instead of soil to deliver the nutrients essential to plant growth. As hydroponics becomes more c... Learn More
Cover Crop Home Garden
Cover Cropping for the Home Garden [fact sheet]
This fact sheet provides an overview of the most common reasons to use cover crops at home and lays out the most successful options for gardeners in N... Learn More
Research Report: Figs for Cold Climates 2021
Fig is grown commercially in mild climates throughout the world. Fig offers the potential to be a high-value crop in New England, but to be profitable... Learn More
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Purchasing Compost [tip sheet]
Many different types and percentages of organic materials may go into any given batch of compost, so no two batches – even from the same supplier – ar... Learn More
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Growing Seedlings Under Lights [Fact Sheet]
Many farmers and homeowners grow their own seedlings for transplant.  Doing this indoors can save the cost of buying, heating and maintaining a greenh... Learn More
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Composting for the Home Gardener [fact sheet]
Why Compost:

There are many good reasons to make your own compost or participate in a community composting program. First, organic wast... Learn More

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