Yard & Garden

Why fertilize?<br /> <br /> Fertilizer provides a source of essential nutrients that plants need to grow normally and be healthy. Nutrients are also...

What is a rain garden? A rain garden is a shallow depression designed to capture stormwater runoff and allow it to slowly infiltrate into the soil. It...

The video below shows the steps involved in installing a small residential rain garden. It was produced by the NH Dept. of Environmental Services thro...

We have two species of hornworms that feed on tomato foliage (occasionally the fruit) in New Hampshire. The most common by far is the tobacco hornworm...

Garlic is one of the easiest and most satisfying crops for home vegetable gardeners to grow. It yields two useful crops; the garlic bulbs themselves, ...

A listing of plant types for people who want to create pollinator-friendly gardens to support numerous kinds of native bees, as well as honey bees, bu...

Pruning and pest management – these two chores can be discouraging tasks for many home tree fruit growers. Is it possible to grow tree fruits with lim...

Highbush blueberries are a popular home garden fruit for both fresh and frozen use. They grow well throughout the southern half of New Hampshire and s...

Sources of Hens<br /> <br /> Though it’s sometimes possible to buy five-month old pullets that are ready to start laying eggs, it’s more likely you’...

Growing vegetables in containers is an enjoyable and easy way of producing fresh food in limited space. Containerized plants can be kept indoors in br...