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Celery Leaf Curl - Anthracnose
Several celery samples from high tunnel production with leaf curl have been identified by the UNH Plant Diagnostic Lab; this disease causes…
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Plant Disease & Diagnosis Services, Yard & Garden vegetable crops, Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Hydroponics at Home
Hydroponics is the production of plants using water instead of soil to deliver the nutrients essential to plant growth. As hydroponics becomes more…
Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
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
Leaving Leaves and Flower Stalks Sign (2)
Do you want to leave your leaves and flower stalks on your garden or landscape over the winter to provide food and shelter for birds, bees,…
Yard & Garden, New Hampshire Master Gardeners, Community Gardening, School Gardening, Natural Resources, Conservation & Climate, Natural Resources Stewards Agriculture & Gardens, Natural Resources
Leaving Leaves and Flower Stalks Signs
Do you want to leave your leaves and flower stalks on your garden or landscape over the winter to provide food and shelter for birds, bees,…
Yard & Garden, New Hampshire Master Gardeners, Community Gardening, School Gardening, Natural Resources, Conservation & Climate, Natural Resources Stewards Agriculture & Gardens, Natural Resources
Leaving Leaves and Flower Stalks for Wildlife
Starting right now, this fall, we can each do our part and make a difference one yard at a time. Doing so is much easier than a traditional fall…
Landscape Installation & Maintenance, Yard & Garden, New Hampshire Master Gardeners, Community Gardening, Conservation & Climate, Natural Resources Stewards Natural Resources Fact Sheet
Cover Cropping for the Home Garden [fact sheet]
This fact sheet provides an overview of the most common reasons to use cover crops at home and lays out the most successful options for gardeners in…
Agriculture & Gardens, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Grafting Fruit Trees
Pruning guidelines for all trees and shrubs, in the home setting and in commercial applications.
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Yard & Garden, Forest & Trees tree fruit crops & orchards
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
Prospective Buyer Guide 2022
The decision to purchase land can be one of the most important financial and personal decisions that you make in your lifetime. Whether you are…
Agriculture & Gardens, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Yard & Garden, Natural Resources, Forest & Trees, Wildlife Agriculture & Gardens, Natural Resources Guide
Pruning Trees and Shrubs
Pruning guidelines for all trees and shrubs, the home setting and the commercial appications.
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Yard & Garden, Forest & Trees tree fruit crops & orchards
Pollinator Garden Certification
New Hampshire is home to a diverse array of pollinators, from charismatic bumble bees to unheralded wasps, flies and beetles. Declines of insects,…
Yard & Garden, New Hampshire Master Gardeners Agriculture & Gardens
Getting Started with Gardening
With proper planning and care, gardening success is possible even with limited money, time and experience. Whether your goal is to grow beautiful…
Yard & Garden, Community Gardening, School Gardening Agriculture & Gardens
Community Gardens
Community gardens are wonderful places to grow fresh healthy food, create beautiful productive spaces that nurture the soul, and bring people…
Yard & Garden, Community Gardening
Best Practices for Submitting Your Soil Sample
Cooperative Extension’s soil testing service dates back to 2005. The number of samples we process averages more than 3,000 a year. The following list…
Agriculture & Gardens, Soil Testing Services, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens
Community Garden Virtual Binder
There's a lot to know in planting a garden, whether it is your own, a community garden or a school garden. Below are links to several fact…
Community Gardening, Yard & Garden
Pruning and Training Grapes in the Home Vineyard [fact sheet]
Introduction Home-grown grapes make excellent fresh eating, juices, jellies, raisins, and wine. A small home vineyard with even just a vine or two…
Location: Durham Campus
Agriculture & Gardens, Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Growing Grapes in New Hampshire [fact sheet]
Introduction Low winter temperatures and a short growing season generally limit grape production to the southern half of New Hampshire. Grape…
Location: Durham Campus
Fruit & Vegetable Crops, Agriculture & Gardens, Yard & Garden Agriculture & Gardens Fact Sheet
Branching Out 4-H Agri-Science Club
Ever wonder how things grow, maple syrup is made, what a pollinator does, or what the difference is between a pest and insect? Join the Branching Out…
Yard & Garden, School Gardening, Health & Well-Being, STEM Education New Hampshire 4-H
Purchasing Compost [tip sheet]
Many different types and percentages of organic materials may go into any given batch of compost, so no two batches – even from the same supplier – …
Yard & Garden, Community Gardening