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Why Prune? Pruning is often regarded as one of the most intimidating aspects of gardening. Fearful of making a mistake, many people simply avoid…

Introduction Gardeners can grow most annuals, biennials, and many herbaceous perennials from seed. Sowing seed is less expensive than buying…

These pages provide current weather information with downloadable weather graphs.   Belknap County (Moulton Farm) Carroll County Farm and…

This Microsoft Excel-based enterprise budget aims to help growers evaluate the costs associated with producing salad greens grown on greenhouse…

The Western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis, is a devastating pest of ornamentals and the major vector for tomato spotted wilt virus. This…

Fungus gnats comprise two entire families of flies, but in greenhouses, most commonly we see Mycetophilids, especially Bradysia coprophila and B.…

 

The Best Plants for New Hampshire Gardens and Landscapes - How to Choose Annuals, Perennials, Small Trees & Shrubs to Thrive in Your Garden uses…

   Comparing Production Systems for New England Nurseries UNH and UMass researchers were funded by USDA to do an economic analysis of three…

Nutrient problems can show up in your crop very quickly. Perform regular soil tests so that you can identify problems early and take corrective…

Easier Than it Sounds, Rewarding, and Fun! A Brief History of Poinsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima, more commonly known as the poinsettia, is one…

Hand lenses are small inexpensive optical devices that are easy to carry on a lanyard or folded up in a pocket. Most of them magnify 5 to 20 times.…

Rainfall patterns are can be highly variable in New England. Periods of above-normal precipitation may be followed by weeks with little or none.…

A presentation by Ryan Dickson of UNH Cooperative Extension on the 2017 New Hampshire Water Survey.   For more information, contact John Smith…

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

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