Category: Fact Sheet

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

Why Compost:<br /> <br /> There are many good reasons to make your own compost or participate in a community composting program. First, organic wast...

Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) is one of the most economically valuable and ecologically important forest trees in the northeast. It is also an ab...

What are bed bugs?<br /> <br /> Bed bugs have tormented people throughout human history. They are now increasingly becoming a problem within residen...

Farm worker health and hygiene are critical components of your farm’s food safety plan. Sick workers and poor hygiene practices can contaminate food a...

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

Groundcovers are fairly low-growing plants that cover the soil with an abundance of stems and leaves. Turf grass is easily the most widely planted gro...

Introduction<br /> <br /> Low winter temperatures and a short growing season generally limit grape production to the southern half of New Hampshire....

Introduction<br /> <br />  <br /> <br /> Cut branch crops are shrubs from which branches are harvested for their unique shape, color, flowers or f...

New Hampshire’s freshwater resources provide numerous values to both residents and visitors. New Hampshire has over 1,000 Lakes and 10,000 miles of ri...