Yard & Garden

Two species of small rodents regularly damage orchard trees and blueberries in New Hampshire. Orchardists frequently call them mice, but they are vole...

Although there are plenty of references on insect pests, there are relatively few references that feature beneficial insects. I wrote this publication...

<br /> Introduction <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Topsoil. It&#039;s arguably one the most precious stuff on earth, sustaining all land-dwelling an...

<br /> Introduction <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When the snow finally melts in spring, many of us will discover mounds or ridges of soil in our l...

Introduction <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A garden mulch is any material spread on the soil surface to modify the environment where the plant is gr...

Lead is a naturally occurring element that is present in all soils at very low concentrations of less than 50 parts per million (ppm). Elevated levels...

Introduction<br /> <br /> One of the nicest gifts one can give or receive is a flowering potted plant. Flowering plants are not just for holidays or...

Animal manures and animal manure-based composts are rich in plant nutrients such as Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K) and provide organi...

This Factsheet is to help home gardeners identify organic nutrient sources for use in their gardens. Use the chart to locate specific plant-based nutr...

It’s never too early to start planning ahead for the coming canning season. Take the time now to check the various parts of your pressure canner for s...