Agriculture & Gardens

Housing<br /> <br /> <br /> If you choose to raise turkeys indoors on floors that are cleanable, it will be easier to control predators and parasit...

In March 2012, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Department of Natural Resources &amp; the Environment and UNH Cooperative Extension conducted a s...

Thinking of planting a mixed wildflower meadow from seed?  Based on observations and trials in NH, we have formulated a basic mix for NH meadow planti...

Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) is a vinegar gnat from China and Japan. It attacks ripening and ripe fruit of brambles (raspberry &amp; blackberry), str...

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) attacks ripening and ripe raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapes, cranberries, late cherries, fall strawberries,...

About the brown marmorated stink bug...<br /> <br /> This invasive insect presents two types of problems: it can be a significant household nuisance...

Hand lenses are small inexpensive optical devices that are easy to carry on a lanyard or folded up in a pocket. Most of them magnify 5 to 20 times. Th...

Blossom-end rot (BER) is a disorder that commonly affects tomato, pepper and squash. Symptoms are caused by the death of a group of cells in the young...

Introduction<br /> <br /> We have three species of rootworms on New Hampshire corn. Their effects can sometimes be serious enough to require action....

Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops among home gardeners, and with good reason: not only are tomatoes delicious and versatile, they are relativ...