Granite State Gardening

Drought Conditions

In this bonus episode of Granite State Gardening, Nate Bernitz discusses the drought, both of podcast episodes and rainfall. UNH Extension’s Home Horticulture Team is Hi

Planning and Planting Your Home Fruit Tree Orchard, From Apples and Peaches to Pawpaw

From stunning spring blooms to juicy and delicious fruit summer to fall, cultivating apples, pears, peaches, cherries and more is appealing to many New England gardeners

Supporting Birds In Your Yard and Garden, plus Bareroot Trees and Common Hackberry

Supporting birds on your property goes well beyond putting up bird feeders, although they can be helpful and enjoyable. In this episode on supporting birds in your yard a

All things trees! (part 2) Pruning and Solving Tree Problems, Plus Frost Cracks, White Oak and Wood Chips

When you see something out of the ordinary with a tree, how do you know if it’s really a problem or just something to shrug off? In part 2 of this 2-part episode on trees

Landscape Trees (part 1): Selection, Planting, Transplanting and Care

Growing healthy trees starts with choosing the right plant for the right place, and good planting technique. And with adequate care early in the tree’s life, you’ll be we

Extending the season and overwintering garden veggies, winter sowing, lovage, and putting the garden to bed

No matter what scale you’re growing at, growing veggies later into the fall, and even through winter, may be easier than you think. There’s a spectrum of techniques, from

Fall Gardening for Rewards Next Year: Bulbs, Garlic and Lawns

Fall isn’t just for putting the garden to bed, it’s also for investing in next year’s rewards and successes. With thoughtful planting and care, fall-planted bulbs will pr

Supporting Animals and Sustaining the Land in the Backyard and on the Homestead

There’s been a noticeable increase in interest from landowners in backyard livestock, from laying hens to pigs and sheep. Whether you just have a little bit of outdoor sp

Vines in Northeast Gardens and Landscapes

At any particular time, a vine can be your worst nightmare or can steal the show in your garden. Vines are unruly by nature, growing in ways other plants simply can’t. Vi

Growing in Tough Spots and Situations

All gardeners and home owners face challenging conditions and tough situations that require careful plant selection and a thoughtful approach to bring their landscaping v

Celebrating Pollinator Week: Supporting Bees in your Yard and Garden

We’ve all heard that bees are in trouble, but you may wonder why, and more importantly what you can do to support bees and other pollinators. In this episode of Granite S

Managing Insect Pests in the Vegetable Garden, Ground Cherries and Choosing Your Battles

While insects are a part of every garden, and an important part at that, there are some insects that cause unacceptable damage to our plants and need to be managed as pes

The Time to Plant: Garden Center Shopping Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

What to bring home and how to choose – just two of the questions top of mind as gardeners race through their local garden center in late May, snagging plants and supplies

Choosing and Using Fertilizers in the Yard and Garden

Plants need air, water and sunlight, but require sources of essential nutrients too. Fertile soil rich in organic matter provides nutrients to be sure, but fertilizer is

Soil Amendments, Ground Nesting Bees, Mountain Laurel and Finishing Compost

Soil amendments have the ability to transform soil health by adding organic matter, changing soil properties and ultimately improving plant growth. In this episode of Gra

Annual and Perennial Blooms, Cut Flower Gardens, and Foam Flower

While we often focus on growing fruits and vegetables, flower gardening brings unmatched beauty and life to any yard and is a lifelong passion for many gardeners. It can

Dealing with Nuisance Wildlife, Growing Garlic, Inkberry & Tree Guards

As much as gardeners love the outdoors and the diversity of wildlife that call our region home, there are some parts of the yard and garden where we have to draw the line

Growing Cool Season Vegetables in your Spring Garden

Some of our favorite vegetables can not only be grown before last frost, but thrive in the cool months before we can grow tomatoes and other classic warm season crops. Wi

How to Start Seeds Successfully Indoors

Show Notes If you aren’t starting seeds, you’re limited to whatever you can plant directly into the garden and whatever starts you can pick up from your local garden cent

Pruning, Topping & Staking Trees & Shrubs, plus Witch Hazel Appreciation

Every homeowner knows they should prune, but beyond that, there’s a lot of confusion. Making things worse, there are examples all around us of poor pruning: fall snipping