2026 UNH Cooperative Extension Programming for Cut Flower Growers
UNH Cooperative Extension is excited to continue to expand its educational and networking programs for this rapidly growing sector of New Hampshire farmers and growers. Join us at the following events to learn new skills, network, ask questions and get fresh ideas from other growers.
Cut Flower Twilight Meeting at Spring Ledge Farm in New London
July 22, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Join us for a tour of the cut flower production at Spring Ledge Farm, a lively discussion about cut flower growing and selling, and a workshop on “Basic Pest and Disease Management in Cut Flowers."
Webinar: Pest Scouting and Identification in Cut Flower Crops
July 29, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30pm
Effective Integrated Pest Management starts with knowing the pests and finding them early. This webinar will help you create a system for pest scouting and will give an overview of some of the major pests of cut flowers in New Hampshire.
Cut Flower Twilight Meeting at Woodman Farm in Durham
August 4, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Join UNH Extension at the Woodman Horticultural Research Farm in Durham for an evening walk-and-talk on cold-hardy hydrangeas as a cut flower crop. Dr. Becky Sideman will share findings from a multi-year cultivar trial, followed by discussion on production, postharvest handling, and marketability.
Cut Flower Twilight Meeting at Joppa Hill Educational Farm in Bedford
August 26, 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Join us for a tour of the cut flower production at Joppa Hill Farm, networking and a workshop on “Demystifying Fertilizer in Commercial Production Systems.”
Webinar: Fertility for Cut Flowers
September 2, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30pm
Growing cut flowers at commercial scale requires a different approach to fertility management than does gardening. From understanding soil test recommendations to figuring how much fertilizer to purchase to getting it to your crop, this webinar will help you grow better flowers on a tighter schedule.
Cut Flower Growers’ Conference
October 20, 2026 | 8:30am - 4:30pm
Join us and your fellow growers for a day filled with learning, networking, and building your cut flower growing business. Learn through peer-to-peer conversations, structured networking, panel discussion and expert presentations.
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If you need an accommodation to participate in our programming, please contact Jonathan Ebba, Jonathan.Ebba@unh.edu and (603) 749-2529, ext. 703 prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to meet your needs, including language access services if requested, which will be provided free of charge.
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