Education Center at Goffstown

The Infoline has been getting questions about neighborhood skunk sightings around New Hampshire, and people are wondering if it's too early for skunks... Learn More
In recent years there has been growing excitement around creating “winter interest” in the garden, and for good reason! Perennial gardens have the pot... Learn More
During a recent January thaw, the snow melt revealed my ground-hugging primroses. One more day of mid-50s temperatures and those bursting yellow buds ... Learn More
If you’re plagued by persistent moss in your yard, you are not alone. Mosses may be primitive and simple plants, but they thrive when given the right ... Learn More
One way to speed the seemingly interminable winter months is to bring spring indoors by “forcing” forsythia and other spring-blooming branches. In oth... Learn More
All of the leaves are still attached and are completely brown and dry. Is there something wrong with my tree?
All of the leaves are still attached and are completely brown and dry. Is there something wrong with my tree? Learn More
Trees in the genus Prunus, which includes plum, are susceptible to a fungal disease called black knot. Trees infected with black knot have swollen, ha... Learn More
It’s been a punishing winter in New Hampshire so far this season. Between repeated snow storms and frigid arctic temperatures, gardening has nev... Learn More
When it comes to pruning, there is nothing better than having a well maintained pair of pruners with a nice sharp blade. Quality pruners should last f... Learn More
Woodpeckers bang on houses this time of year for two main reasons; territorial drumming and foraging. Woodpeckers attract prospective mates and deter ... Learn More