Yard & Garden

Pink Rose of Sharon flower
Why Does My Rose of Sharon Suddenly Have a White Flower When the Rest Have Been Pink?
Rose of Sharon, along with other hibiscus species, can change floral color
Rose of Sharon is known for its prolific summer flowers, ranging in color from pink to blue and occasionally white. Blooming from mid-summer to early ... Learn More
Growing Fruits: Raspberries and Other Bramble Crops
Top Ten Tips for Successful Backyard Raspberry Production
Follow these tips to grow delicious raspberries in New Hampshire
Read these tips to successful grow raspberries in your backyard. Learn More
Two people planting a garden next to fence
Volunteers Plant a Pollinator Garden in Manchester, New Hampshire with Nature Groupie and NH Audubon
The garden at 200 Bedford Street features native plants that support pollinators
In June 2024, volunteers for Nature Groupie and New Hampshire Audubon gathered in Manchester, New Hampshire to plant a pocket pollinator garden at 200... Learn More
Purple and white rhododendron
What are the strange-looking, fleshy masses growing on the leaves and flowers of my rhododendron?
Exobasidium gall is a common and minor disease affecting rhododendron throughout New Hampshire and the Northeast
Exobasidium gall is a common and minor disease affecting rhododendron throughout New Hampshire and the Northeast, promoted by cool and wet weather dur... Learn More
Purple bigleaf lupines in field
What are the differences between the native wild lupine and bigleaf lupine commonly seen in New Hampshire landscapes?
Lupines are stunning, but there are important differences between sundial and bigleaf lupines
Bigleaf lupine and the related ornamental Russell hybrid were introduced to the northeast for both gardens and roadside stabilization in the early to ... Learn More
Megan Hanna - Master Gardener
Meet Master Gardener Megan Hanna
An enthusiastic volunteer for UNH Extension’s Yard and Garden Infoline
Megan Hanna is an enthusiastic volunteer for UNH Extension’s Yard and Garden Infoline Learn More
Yellow and green leaves with roots coming up
What is the large, hairy, tan-colored growth inside several of our established climbing Euonymus?
Aerial roots are a notable feature found in certain vining species
Aerial roots are a notable feature found in certain vining species, such as varieties of climbing, or winter creeper Euonymus (Euonymus fortunei). Unl... Learn More
Potted plants outside on a patio
Tips for Small Space Gardening - Pots and Other Containers
Considerations for size, material, growing media and more
If you don’t have the space to garden in the ground and building raised beds is not an option for you either, don’t fret! You can still have a very pr... Learn More
Gooseberries
Can I legally grow currants or gooseberries in New Hampshire?
Many varieties are prohibited by state regulation
Although gooseberries and currants can thrive in the short growing season and relatively mild climate of New Hampshire, it is important to know that m... Learn More
Ayam Cemani chicken with black feathers and skin
5 Unique and Rare Chicken Breeds to Consider for Your Backyard Flock
These rare breeds of chickens could make fun additions to your coop
Raising backyard chickens is a great way to be more self-sufficient and is both fun and educational for kids of all ages. These are some breeds to con... Learn More