Resources

Resource Category Topic Type
Rhizoctonia Brown Patch [fact sheet]
Rhizoctonia brown patch is a common fungal disease of all turf grasses. Symptoms vary depending upon the grass species and mowing height. In general…
 Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Agriculture & Gardens, Pesticide Safety Education, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Scale Insects [fact sheet]
In appearance, scales in general show little resemblance to typical insects. They are well protected by the waxy, almost impermeable shell they live…
 Pesticide Safety Education, Agriculture & Gardens, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Seasonal Insect Invaders in New Hampshire Homes [fact sheet]
Introduction Several species of insects invade our homes in fall and remain through winter, often hidden inside walls. When temperatures rise in…
 Agriculture & Gardens, Insect Identification Services, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Soil Testing Forms
All forms needed for soil testing. 
Location: Soil Testing, Insect ID & Plant Diagnostic Lab
 Agriculture & Gardens, Soil Testing Services, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Spotlight on NH Invasive Plants
Identification tips and basic control methods for some of NH's invasive plants: Glossy Buckthorn, European Barberry, Japanese Honeysuckle,…
 Yard & Garden, Forest & Trees
Springtails or “Snowfleas” [fact sheet]
Introduction The appearance of large numbers of minute jumping insects called springtails or “snow fleas” is common each winter and early spring…
 Yard & Garden
Starting a Community Garden in NH: From the Ground Up
Looking to start a new community garden? Click on the Download Resource button above to access a publication written by NH Master Gardeners on…
Location: Education Center at Goffstown
 Community Gardening, Yard & Garden
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…
Location: Durham Campus , Education Center at Goffstown
 Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Swine Nutrition
General Considerations Factors Affecting Feeding Performance Genetics Feed efficiency in swine is about 35% inherited, and 30% growth…
 Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Tarnished Plant Bug [fact sheet]
Among the several species of plant bugs that invade New Hampshire fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops, the one that does the most damage is the…
 Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Pesticide Safety Education, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Testing Pressure Canner Dial Gauges
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…
Location: Education Center at Goffstown
 Yard & Garden
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…
Location: Education Center at Goffstown
 Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB)
About the brown marmorated stink bug... This invasive insect presents two types of problems: it can be a significant household nuisance, and a…
Location: Soil Testing, Insect ID & Plant Diagnostic Lab
 Insect Identification Services, Agriculture & Gardens, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
The Good Neighbor Guide to Keeping Horses
Carefully-collected animal manure was once the main source of nutrients for crop production. Today, horse owners with one or more animals often don’t…
 Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
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…
Location: Education Center at Goffstown
 Agriculture & Gardens, Greenhouse, Nursery & Garden Centers, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
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
Wildflower Meadows - Plant Selection and Establishment
  Why Wildflower Meadows? They are beautiful and tie your landscape in to the surrounding environment. Adding even a small area of native…
 Agriculture & Gardens, Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Yard & Garden
Winter Bird Feeding [fact sheet]
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 -…
Location: Education Center at Goffstown
 Yard & Garden Natural Resources Fact Sheet
Winter Protection of Roses [fact sheet]
Introduction Winter protection is often necessary for most types of garden roses. The extent of protection depends on the type of rose and its…
Location: Education Center at Goffstown
 Agriculture & Gardens, Yard & Garden Fact Sheet
You Just Finished the Master Gardener Class. Now What?
Congratulations!  You have finished the Master Gardener class and now you are an Intern. What does that mean? Interns take the information they…
 New Hampshire Master Gardeners, Yard & Garden