Growing Better in New Hampshire
Extension staff, Master Gardeners, and Natural Resources Stewards provide research-based information to all residents on topics including gardening, landscapes, pests, trees, food safety, wildlife and soil.
Education Center
Extension staff, Master Gardeners and Natural Resources Stewards connect you with the resources and expertise of the University of New Hampshire.
- Ask Extension Form (Below)
- Call: 1-877-EXT-GROW (398-4769)
- Walk in: 329 Mast Rd, Ste 115, Goffstown, N.H.
- Social Media: Facebook, and Instagram
- Sign up for the Newsletter: Granite State Gardening
- Podcast: Granite State Gardening
Please use the form below if you have a question about gardening, landscapes, pests, trees, food safety, wildlife, soil fertility or other subjects in the realm of yards and gardens. The Infoline is specifically for residential, non-commercial inquiries. If you are a have a commercial farming or livestock question, please reach out to your local County Extension office.
We recommend that everyone read “How to Get the Best Results from the UNH Extension Infoline” before submitting a question, especially if you’re submitting photos along with your question. This will help you to give us all the information we need to answer your question as quickly as possible.
Please note- we strive to respond to all inquiries in 72 hours but please be patient as we often experience a higher volume of questions at certain times of the year. We rely on the dedication and expertise of Master Gardeners and Natural Resources Stewards that are graciously volunteering their time to assist you. This service couldn’t exist without them!
Want to get your soil tested? Please see the UNH Extension Soil Testing Services website.
For suspected plant diseases, you can find more information about sending in a plant sample for analysis at the Plant Diagnostic Lab website.
Have an insect or other arthropod that you need to identify? Our Insect and Arthropod Identification Lab can identify insects, spiders, ticks and other arthropods that you deliver to the lab by mail or in person.
Technical Difficulties? - If the webform is not working, we are sorry for the inconvenience. Please go to https://ask2.extension.org/ to submit your question(s).
Tick Prevention in New England
Tick crawling on plant.
As ticks and tick-borne disease continue to increase in the region, it’s incredibly important to be tick-aware. The New England Center of Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases (NEWVEC) has rolled out “Project ITCH (“Is Tick Control Helping?”). They are asking New England residents to complete a survey about tick prevention methods that you are doing to reduce tick bites and the transmission of disease. Please help them gather this important information so we are better able to identify and manage the spread of tick-borne illnesses.
Getting Started with Gardening
With proper planning and care, gardening success is possible even with limited money, time and experience. Whether your goal is to grow beautiful flowers or food for your family, there are so many ways to grow a garden to fit your goals, preferences and space. In this guide, you’ll learn about selecting and preparing your growing site, garden planning, seed starting and when to plant, garden care and maintenance, pest and disease management, and of course harvesting and preservation.
Backyard Fruits
This section covers fruit trees, berries and other small fruits, including variety selection, disease and pest management and more.
Home Lawn Care
This section covers fertilization, renovation and seeding, pest and weed control and more.
Houseplants
This section covers selecting and caring for plants that spend some time, or the full year, in your home and office.
Ornamental Gardening & Landscaping
This section covers annual and perennial flowers, as well as trees, shrubs and vines, including selection and care.
Pollinator Habitat
This section covers lawn alternatives, pollinator garden certification, wildflower meadows and more.
Vegetable Gardening
This section covers building soil, seed starting, crop growing guides, fertilization, pest and disease management and more.
Backyard Livestock
This section covers building soil, seed starting, crop growing guides, fertilization, pest and disease management and more.
Insects in the Home, Yard and Garden
From beneficial insects to unwanted intruders and pests.
Using Your Harvest
Harvesting and storing fruits and vegetables, food safety, canning and preserving
Soil Testing and Other Services
Our fee-based services include soil testing, plant disease & diagnosis, and insect identification.
School Gardening
Gardens are be places for great learning and can be used as a tool to teach any subject.
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