Resources

Resource Category Topic Type
Constructing a Greenhouse or High Tunnel [video]
A one-of-a-kind, comprehensive 6-part video series covering the intricacies of greenhouse or high tunnel construction. Developed by the University of…
Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Homesteading Video
Using Fertilizers and Potting Soil to Grow Plants
Two major considerations for production of plants in containers, pots, flats, etc. are the potting soil and fertilizer to be used. This fact sheet…
Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Growing Woody Cut Branch Crops [fact sheet]
Introduction   Cut branch crops are shrubs from which branches are harvested for their unique shape, color, flowers or fruit and used as…
Location: Durham Campus
Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Agriculture & Gardens, Landscape Installation & Maintenance Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Fertilizer Injection Calibration [fact sheet]
Fertilizing too much or too little are the most common nutritional problems in greenhouse production. Fertilizer injectors are used for…
Location: Durham Campus
Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Plant Health Webinar Series 2020
These webinars were recorded in the summer of 2020 and are available for viewing here.  You can not receive pesticide recertification credit for …
Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Agriculture & Gardens, Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Pesticide Safety Education Agriculture & Gardens
Calculators for Mixing Water-Soluble Fertilizer
To get all of these calculators in a mobile format, click here. Sometimes mixing water-soluble fertilizer can be tricky.​ The fertilizer label…
Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers Agriculture & Gardens
Calculators for Monitoring and Adjusting Water Soluble Fertilizer
To get all of these calculators in a mobile format, click here. Sometimes calculating injector ratios, electrical conductivity (EC), and ppm N…
Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers Agriculture & Gardens
Greenhouse Sprayer Calibration and Spray Calculation Worksheet
Use this worksheet when preparing chemicals with application rates presented in amount of product per volume of spray solution, such as fl. oz. per…
Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers Agriculture & Gardens Worksheet
UNH Extension Resources for Garden Centers and their Customers
The University of New Hampshire Extension has an extensive library of fact sheets useful to garden centers and their customers.  This page serves to…
Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Resources for Farmers Markets Best Management Practices During a Pandemic and Beyond
This is a compilation of online resources shared during the Farmers Market webinar held on Monday, May 18, 2020. Additional resources have been added…
Agricultural Business Management, Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers Agriculture & Gardens
Very Small Greenhouses for Back Yards
When a gardener has had some success with growing plants “in season”, often the next logical step is to work on extending the season or even…
Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers Agriculture & Gardens
Tips for Plant Growers to Minimize COVID-19 Impact
Introduction COVID-19 has impacted agriculture throughout the world by affecting labor availability, consumer demand, trade deals, supply chains,…
Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Supplemental Lighting Run Time Worksheet
As supplemental lighting in New Hampshire greenhouses becomes more common, the question of "how long should the lights run?" becomes more…
Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
Growing Seedlings Under Lights [Fact Sheet]
Many farmers and homeowners grow their own seedlings for transplant.  Doing this indoors can save the cost of buying, heating and maintaining a…
Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
New Hampshire Farm Products Map
Extension’s online map includes farm locations and contact information, farm-preferred methods for relaying product, marketing updates to the public…
Agriculture & Gardens, Agricultural Business Management, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Natural Resources, Geospatial Technologies Training Center Agriculture & Gardens
How is your garden center going to do business this spring? [tip sheet]
New Hampshire’s Governor Chris Sununu has listed “Nurseries, greenhouses, garden centers, and agriculture supply stores” as “essential services” in…
Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Agriculture & Gardens Agriculture & Gardens
How to site a greenhouse to receive the most sun
Many factors go into proper site selection for a greenhouse, such as slope, access and proximity to utilities. An important factor is how much…
Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers Agriculture & Gardens
Pruning Deciduous Trees [fact sheet]
The main objectives of pruning trees should be to create and preserve good structure, and to correct storm damage or other problems that develop…
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
The Basics of Pruning Trees and Shrubs [fact sheet]
Why Prune? Pruning is often regarded as one of the most intimidating aspects of gardening. Fearful of making a mistake, many people simply avoid…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Starting Plants From Seed [fact sheet]
Introduction Gardeners can grow most annuals, biennials, and many herbaceous perennials from seed. Sowing seed is less expensive than buying…
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens