Agriculture & Gardens

We have two species of borers that attack trunks or branches of peach trees in New Hampshire. The most destructive (and larger of the two) is the peac...

In recent years several exotic insects have either entered NH or are nearby on our doorsteps <br /> <br /> Native plants have no natural defenses ag...

New Hampshire is home to approximately 40 species of black flies. Of these species, only 4 or 5 are considered to be significant human biters or annoy...

Haymaking combines science and art. Old timers knew just the right feel of hay before it was ready to put into the barn. It’s hard to quantify that ju...

As New Hampshire becomes more urban, the potential for conflict between the farming and non-farming communities increases. By using *best management p...

Introduction<br /> <br /> The native flowering dogwood, Cornus florida is a popular ornamental tree that thrives well in the warmer areas of New Ham...

Because water is essential for establishing and maintaining landscape plants, gardeners should manage this resource wisely. During droughts, local off...

Pruning is fun when the pruner is confident and knowledgeable. Plant health is the main consideration for selecting a thinning and renewal pruning tec...