Articles

Rows of Christmast trees at Glove Hollow Christmas Tree Farm in Plymouth New Hampshire
A Walk Through History, Plymouth NH
A conversation with Mike Ahern
Mike Ahern is a lifelong Plymouth, New Hampshire resident who’s served as selectman and chair of the Plymouth Planning Board. He is currently a Planni... Learn More
European barberry
The First Signs of Spring: Spotting Invasive Plants
As the weather warms and our days stretch longer and brighter, we begin to see and hear the bustle of the natural world picking up all around us. The ... Learn More
Illustration of a women on a tractor over soil - the graphic for Shared Soil podcast
Farming Wellness: Keeping the Balance [audio]
Episode 3 of the Shared Soil Podcast
This episode explores the themes of physical activity, ergonomics, and the transformative potential of growing food for both physical and mental well-... Learn More
Raised beds with vegetables outside of a home
How to Utilize Raised Beds for Small Space Gardening
Raised beds can be be used to grow flowers, vegetables or even fruit.
Raised beds are a great way to garden in small spaces if you have a yard with enough exposure to the sun. Learn More
Tan and orange colored wood frog
What is The Big Night in Spring and How Can You Help Amphibians During This Time?
Amphibians venture to vernal pools in the spring, but their journeys are not always easy.
In spring, amphibians migrate to vernal pools for breeding during what is known as The Big Night. There are specific weather conditions that determine... Learn More
Girls walking in a field hand in hand
Mud, Smores, Self-Reflection, and Connection
A partnership between the Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire and UNH Extension is working with school districts to get students outside to learn, play, and protect the land.
The University of New Hampshire Extension’s Health & Well-Being and 4-H Youth Development teams have partnered with the Southeast Land Trust (SELT) of... Learn More
An image of bee keeping boxes stacked in a field on a sunny day
2024 NH 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest
New Hampshire 4-Her's are encouraged to participate in the 2024 NH 4-H Beekeeping Essay Competition! Learn More
Grove Street and Phoenix Mill Lane in Peterborough New Hampshire
Building ADU Buy-in with Danica Melone of Peterborough
Danica Melone is Peterborough’s Director of Planning and Building, and she told me that Peterborough has decided to pursue ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Un... Learn More
Headshot of Amy Loader in an office
UNH Cooperative Extension Leadership Transition Announcement
Amy Loader has been named interim director of UNH Cooperative Extension
UNH Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Loader as interim director, effective March 2024. Learn More
Tyler Edwards in lab
Welcome Tyler Edwards
Tyler Edwards Joins Extension as the Plant Pathology Program Manager
UNH Extension is pleased to announce the hire of Tyler Edwards as the Plant Pathology Program Manager. Learn More