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Praying Mantis
Should I Release Praying Mantis into My Garden?
A Question of the Week
Is it worthwhile to purchase and release praying mantids into the garden? Probably not. Despite being voracious and deadly predators, praying mantids ... Learn More
Grove of Tamarack Trees
A Tamarack Story
Tamarack trees are known for their beauty in the wild and as a landscaping conifer that changes with the seasons. Their soft golden glow in the fall c... Learn More
Spinach in a high tunnel
Extending the season and overwintering garden veggies, winter sowing, lovage, and putting the garden to bed [audio]
Becky Sideman talks season extension and overwintering veggies, Emma Erler answers a question about winter sowing and frost seeding, and Nate Bernitz shares tips for putting the garden to bed.
Becky Sideman talks season extension and overwintering veggies, Emma Erler answers a question about winter sowing and frost seeding, and Nate Bernitz ... Learn More
Emma and Nate examining a plant
Sound Advice
Extension’s new Granite State Gardening podcast provides reliable, science-based information to gardeners and homesteaders
Learn more about Extensions newest podcast, Granite State Gardening. Hosted by Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz, the podcast dives into all of your importa... Learn More
squash curing
October Gardening Tips
Monthly Proven Tips and Solutions for Granite State Gardeners
Monthly Proven Tips and Solutions for Granite State Gardeners Learn More
Biker sitting on mountain next to bike
Who Says Innovation Can’t Be Rural?
Extension helps small New Hampshire towns lean into their strengths
Innovation can be flashy, like the latest smartphone or wireless earbuds. It can be expensive, like a self-driving car or a privately chartered space ... Learn More
Wide shot of a man staring at a weather device
Making Use of Real Time
Extension’s weather stations provide growers with valuable insight for disease management
Fire blight, a contagious disease caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora, is one of the most destructive orchard threats to apples and pears in New... Learn More
Rock Climbing
Become a 4-H Teen Leadership Mentor
Creating Community for our New Hampshire Teens
As a 4-H Teen Mentor you will serve as a role model that youth look up to and aspire to be. Learn More
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Engaging Entrepreneurs 
Extension connects makers, artists and innovators with resources and a peer-to-peer community
Ty Meier is an artist who has found a way to make a living using his craft. He’s also found a home at the nonprofit Making Matters N.H. — a makerspace... Learn More
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Blazing a New Trail
Nature Groupie launches online store to support outdoor volunteerism
Nature Groupie, a centralized website that connects volunteers with conservation projects throughout New England launched an online store this year. M... Learn More