Yard & Garden

We recommend that gardeners test their soil before planting to determine the amount of lime and fertilizers needed. Soil testing can be done through a...

Plums, cherries and apricots, which along with peaches and nec- tarines are often called “stone” fruits, are flavorful additions to the home orchard i...

Introduction<br /> <br /> Gardeners can grow most annuals, biennials, and many herbaceous perennials from seed. Sowing seed is less expensive than b...

All forms needed for soil testing. 

The Master Gardener program started at Washington State University in 1973. The name came from the German word “Gartenmeister,” which roughly translat...

In the below video, UNH Cooperative Extension field specialist, Margaret Hagen, describes the process of renovating a lawn.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br...

Introduction<br /> <br /> Nitrogen and phosphorus are nutrients essential for the growth of plants. However, an overabundance of these nutrients can...

Introduction<br /> <br /> Winter protection is often necessary for most types of garden roses. The extent of protection depends on the type of rose ...

If you’re like me, you love to set out feeders in the backyard for our non-migratory songbirds. Watching birds come to feeders is a lot of fun - payin...

4-H Horticulture<br /> <br /> In this project area, participants learn about plants, insects, landscape design, soils, and more through experiential...