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Pears will grow well in all but the coldest areas of New Hampshire. Popular varieties such as Bartlett and Bosc are reasonably winter hardy where…

In late spring and early summer, there are several species of adult beetles in the home landscapes of New Hampshire, attacking prized ornamental…

The Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB) preferred the potato to its host weed and has spread to become a serious pest throughout the US and Eastern Canada.…

Once thought of as the most destructive insect pest on apples, this European native now exists wherever apples are grown in the U.S. Since the…

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…

Aphids (plant lice) are the most common pest in New Hampshire greenhouses. Varying in size, color, and numbers, New Hampshire growers are constantly…

The redbanded leafroller (Argyrotaenia velutinana) became an important apple pest after the introduction of DDT to control codling moths in the late…

The information below, and in a printable table, will help you to determine the best time to start your seeds. You must first, determine the last…

Broilers are hybrid chickens bred for fast growth and finish. Typically raised to about 5 pounds, they are usually processed between 7 and 9 weeks of…

We have two species of borers that attack trunks or branches of peach trees in New Hampshire. The most destructive (and larger of the two) is the…

In recent years several exotic insects have either entered NH or are nearby on our doorsteps  Native plants have no natural defenses against…

New Hampshire is home to approximately 40 species of black flies. Of these species, only 4 or 5 are considered to be significant human biters or…

Haymaking combines science and art. Old timers knew just the right feel of hay before it was ready to put into the barn. It’s hard to quantify that…

As New Hampshire becomes more urban, the potential for conflict between the farming and non-farming communities increases. By using *best management…

Introduction The native flowering dogwood, Cornus florida is a popular ornamental tree that thrives well in the warmer areas of New Hampshire. The…

Because water is essential for establishing and maintaining landscape plants, gardeners should manage this resource wisely. During droughts, local…