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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 Hiring The Home Horticulture Program Manager leads gardening and landscaping education and outreach for New Hampshire residents. Working in tandem with Master Gardener volunteers, home horticulture staff work statewide to develop educational programming on the ground and in digital channels. Home Horticulture staff and volunteers are a trusted source for New Hampshire gardeners, answering questions, conducting outreach on relevant and seasonal topics throughout the year, and providing engaging horticulture skills-training for the public and volunteers. Topics of focus include ornamental horticulture and landscaping, native plants, and fruit and vegetable gardening. Learn more at extension.unh.edu/unh-extension-seeks-home-horticulture-program-manager Resources Pollinator Garden Certification Program Drought Tolerant Plants for New Hampshire Landscapes How Do I Keep My Lawn Alive An A Drought? Using Water Efficiently In The Landscape Subscribe to the monthly Granite State Gardening newsletter . Email us questions, suggestions and feedback at gsg.pod@unh.edu…

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Planning and Planting Your Home Fruit Tree Orchard, From Apples and Peaches to Pawpaw 55:06

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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 and homesteaders. And while growing fruit trees isn’t necessarily easy, thoughtful planning can lead to healthier, more productive and lower maintenance trees for years to come. In this episode of Granite State Gardening, Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz talk about selecting and preparing your orchard site, choosing rootstock and varieties, planting, and care of young trees. The episode's featured plant is pawpaw ( Asamina triloba ). Promotions Listener Survey NH Farm, Forest and Garden Expo Webinar: Hydroponics at Home Webinar: Extending the Gardening Season Webinar: Propagating Trees and Shrubs in the Winter Months Resources Growing Low Input Fruit Trees Recommended Tree Fruit Varieties for Northern New England Training and Pruning Young Apples and Pears Subscribe to the monthly Granite State Gardening newsletter . Email us questions, suggestions and feedback at gsg.pod@unh.edu Transcript by Otter.ai…

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Supporting Birds In Your Yard and Garden, plus Bareroot Trees and Common Hackberry 1:16:40

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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 and garden, Matt Tarr, Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz talk about why birds need our help, how to assess your property and the needs of birds, and how to meet the needs of wild birds through landscaping choices and other strategies. · Featured Question : Which landscape plants are best for hummingbirds? · Featured Plant : Common hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) · Closing Tip : Purchasing Bare Root Trees Promotions · Listener Survey · NH Farm, Forest and Garden Expo · Webinar: Hydroponics at Home · Webinar: Extending the Gardening Season Resources · All About Nest Boxes · Winter Bird Feeding · UNH Extension’s Wildlife Program Website · Cornell Lab of Ornithology · How to make your yard more bird friendly (Audubon) Subscribe to the monthly Granite State Gardening newsletter . Email us questions, suggestions and feedback at gsg.pod@unh.edu Transcript by Otter.ai…

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All things trees! (part 2) Pruning and Solving Tree Problems, Plus Frost Cracks, White Oak and Wood Chips 1:13:02

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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, Greg Jordan, Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz talk about pruning a bit to start and then focus most of the episode on a wide array of scenarios and what to do about them (if anything!). If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, go back and listen to that first. Featured Question : How to prevent frost cracking? Featured Plant : White oak (Quercus alba) Closing Tip : Using Wood Chips Promotions Listener Survey Growing Microgreens Webinar Resources Basics of Pruning Trees and Shrubs Selecting an Arborist UNH Extension County Foresters List of Trees for New Hampshire Landscapes Subscribe to the monthly Granite State Gardening newsletter . Email us questions, suggestions and feedback at gsg.pod@unh.edu Photo from Wiki Commons Transcript by Otter.ai…

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Landscape Trees (part 1): Selection, Planting, Transplanting and Care 1:07:43

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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 well on your way to the shade, blooms, privacy screening, wildlife habitat, or whatever you’re trying to achieve with the new addition to your landscape. In part 1 of this 2 part episode on trees, Greg Jordan, Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz talk about all this and more. Then look for part 2 (out on December 3), which will focus on pruning and tree problems and solutions. Featured Question : How to transplant established trees? Featured Plant : Tamarack ( Larix laricina ) Closing Tip : Transporting Trees from the Nursery Promotions Listener Survey Webinar on Designing for Winter Interest and Wildlife Resources Planting and Care of Tree Seedlings Planting and Mulching Trees and Shrubs List of Trees for New Hampshire Landscapes Transplanting or Moving Trees and Shrubs in the Landscape Subscribe to the monthly Granite State Gardening newsletter . Email us questions, suggestions and feedback at gsg.pod@unh.edu Transcript by Otter.ai (Pending)…

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Extending the season and overwintering garden veggies, winter sowing, lovage, and putting the garden to bed 50:41

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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 using old sheets to installing a high tunnel and so much in between. Becky Sideman has spent years researching agricultural season extension and experimenting with season extension and overwintering strategies at a small scale, and shares those proven tips and solutions with us on this episode of Granite State Gardening. Segments Featured Question : Is winter sowing a shortcut to spring? Featured Plant : Lovage ( Levisticum officinale ) Closing Tip : Putting the garden to bed Resources Row covers in the garden from UNH Extension Low tunnels for beginners from West Virginia University Season extension techniques for market gardeners from ATTRA Connect Subscribe to the monthly Granite State Gardening newsletter . Email us questions, suggestions and feedback at gsg.pod@unh.edu…

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Fall Gardening for Rewards Next Year: Bulbs, Garlic and Lawns 1:16:18

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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 provide magnificent blooms spring after spring. Likewise, garlic can provide easy rewards come up early summer if they get off to the right start in the fall. And if there’s ever a time to give some attention to your lawn, it’s in the fall when conditions are best for an array of tasks that can really make a difference. In this episode of Granite State Gardening, UNH Extension’s Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz share proven tips and solutions for fall yard & garden efforts with big rewards. · Featured Plant : Glory-of-the-snow ( Chionodoxa species) · Closing tip : food preservation basics Resources: · Naturalizing bulbs · Protecting bulbs from wildlife · Growing garlic · National center for home food preservation · Using Manure in the Garden event Connect with us at @askunhextension on Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to the monthly Granite State Gardening newsletter . Email us questions, suggestions and feedback at gsg.pod@unh.edu Transcript by Otter.ai…

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Supporting Animals and Sustaining the Land in the Backyard and on the Homestead 1:10:01

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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 space or a lot, incorporating animals may be a viable option – and undoubtedly many of you already have. While this episode is not a comprehensive how-to guide to raising backyard livestock, this conversation with UNH Extension dairy, livestock and forage field specialist Elaina Enzien weaves together an exciting array of topics relevant for raising animals on a small scale. After listening, you might be inspired to not only learn more and dig deeper, but bring some more animals onto your property. Featured plant: jimsonweed (Datura stramonium) Join us on Saturday, September 25 at Wagon Hill Community Garden in Durham, NH for a workshop on using manure in the garden . Background reading: · UNH Extension resources on backyard livestock · Teach Cows to Eat Weeds: The Science, the Steps and the Reasons why Cows Shout Eat Weeds · Manual of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Agriculture in New Hampshire · Manure Management for Small and Hobby Farms One correction: At one point in the episode, Elaina referred to cattle, goats and sheep as monogastrics. A listener pointed out that ruminants is a more accurate term - and he's absolutely right! So we're issuing this correction.…

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Vines in Northeast Gardens and Landscapes 1:09:52

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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. Vines can serve many purposes, both aesthetically and even functionally such as softening and breathing life into the outside of otherwise pedestrian structures. Yet they’re largely underused in the garden and much maligned outside of cultivation. In this episode of Granite State Gardening, UNH Extension’s Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz explore the good, bad and always fascinating world of vines, beginning with the bad and transitioning to the oh so good. Enjoy, and brighten up our email inbox with your most beloved vines. And check out the resources below to dig in deeper on some of the topics we touch on. · Featured Plant : Cup and saucer vine ( Cobaea scandens ) Resources: · Growing Grapes: https://extension.unh.edu/resource/growing-grapes-new-hampshire-fact-sheet · Fruitless wild grapes: https://extension.unh.edu/blog/fruitless-wild-grapevines · Oriental bittersweet: https://extension.unh.edu/blog/invasive-spotlight-oriental-bittersweet · Native trees, shrubs and vines with wildlife value: https://extension.unh.edu/resource/new-hampshire%E2%80%99s-native-trees-shrubs-and-vines-wildlife-value-chart · Invasive species in NH: https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/publications-forms/documents/prohibited-invasive-species.pdf · Poison ivy: https://extension.unh.edu/blog/what-can-i-do-get-rid-poison-ivy-my-yard · Growing kiwiberries: http://www.noreastkiwiberries.com/production-guide/ · University of Illinois resource on vines: https://web.extension.illinois.edu/vines/intro.cfm · University of Maryland resource on vines: https://extension.umd.edu/resource/vines Cover image by Lorianne DiSabato , under used under Creative Commons 2.0 Connect with us at @askunhextension on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter and subscribe to the monthly Granite State Gardening newsletter . Email us questions, suggestions and feedback at gsg.pod@unh.edu Transcript by Otter.ai…

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Growing in Tough Spots and Situations 1:16:12

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All gardeners and home owners face challenging conditions and tough situations that require careful plant selection and a thoughtful approach to bring their landscaping vision to life. In this episode of Granite State Gardening, UNH Extension’s Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz share proven tips and solutions for growing in many of those locations, including dry spots, wet spots, slopes, shade, compaction, foundations, driveways and even contaminated soils. Hopefully you don’t have all of these issues, but undoubtedly your property has some. · Featured Plant : Sweet-fern ( Comptonia peregrina ) Resources: · What perennial groundcover can I plant on a sunny slope that is difficult to mow? · What can weeds tell me about my garden soil? Attributions: Cover Art: Sweet Fern - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Comptonia-peregrina-foliage.jpg Sten Porse, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Connect with us at @askunhextension on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter and subscribe to the monthly Granite State Gardening newsletter . Email us questions, suggestions and feedback at gsg.pod@unh.edu Transcript by Otter.ai pending…

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Celebrating Pollinator Week: Supporting Bees in your Yard and Garden 1:19:45

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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 State Gardening, UNH Extension’s Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz share proven tips and solutions for supporting pollinators on your property. This conversation is very practical, and gets into the kind of detail and nuance gardeners are looking for to go beyond basic concepts. Emma and Nate also cover a wide range of topics, discussing bees and what differentiates them from other insects, and different types of bees including but not at all limited to honeybees. You’ll definitely walk away from this episode with ideas you can put to practice. · Featured Plant : Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) Resources: · Pollinator Week · Pollinator Plants for Northern New England Gardens · Establishing a Wildflower Meadow from Seed · Other UNH Extension resources for creating pollinator habitat · Protecting Pollinators While Using Pesticides · Bee Nest Box Guidelines · Building a Bee Hotel · Bees and their habitats in four New England states Connect with us at @askunhextension on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter and subscribe to the monthly Granite State Gardening newsletter . Email us questions, suggestions and feedback at gsg.pod@unh.edu Cover image by - Robert Durant Transcript by Otter.ai…

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Managing Insect Pests in the Vegetable Garden, Ground Cherries and Choosing Your Battles 1:13:34

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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 pests. In this episode of Granite State Gardening, UNH Extension’s Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz are joined by Anna Wallingford, host of the Overinformed on IPM podcast, to share proven tips and solutions for managing these insect pests with an integrated pest management approach. Anna has an uncanny ability to make pest management fun, and while she focuses on advising farmers, recording this episode was a unique opportunity to bring her expertise to gardeners. Anna shares unexpectedly interesting information about the lives these insects lead, and how understanding their life cycles and peculiarities can give gardeners a leg up in battling these garden foes. · Featured Plant : Ground Cherries (Physalis pruinosa) · Closing Tip : Choosing your battles with pests in the garden Resources: · Over-informed on IPM podcast · Garden Irrigation Webinar · Garden IPM · IPM Resources for NH Growers · Growing Ground Cherries and Tomatillos Connect with us at @askunhextension on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter and subscribe to the monthly Granite State Gardening newsletter . Email us questions, suggestions and feedback at gsg.pod@unh.edu Transcript by Otter.ai…

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The Time to Plant: Garden Center Shopping Tips for Memorial Day Weekend 1:12:32

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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 left and right after enduring months of shoveling snow and a spring torrent of black flies. But finally it’s time to plant, and in the shopping frenzy many gardeners may throw caution to the wind. In this episode of Granite State Gardening, UNH Extension’s Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz are joined by their colleague Rachel Maccini to chat about how they strive to be smart garden center shoppers, and how you can do the same. Happy shopping and happy gardening! Connect with us at @askunhextension on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter and subscribe to the monthly Granite State Gardening newsletter . Email us questions, suggestions and feedback at gsg.pod@unh.edu…

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Choosing and Using Fertilizers in the Yard and Garden 1:06:15

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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 typically needed to grow vigorous, healthy plants. Organic or not, slow release or fast acting, specialty products or versatile mainstays – we face a lot of options when choosing fertilizers. And that doesn’t even begin to cover when and how to use the fertilizer for the wide diversity of plants you’re growing. In this episode of Granite State Gardening, UNH Extension’s Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz are joined by Becky Sideman to share proven tips and solutions for using fertilizer to grow healthy and productive plants in the garden and landscape. The conversation brings up topics and questions bound to get gardeners of all experience levels thinking about fertilizing plants in the yard and garden in new ways. · Featured Question : Should I use fertilizer spikes or a granular fertilizer for my trees and shrubs? · Featured Plant : Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) · Closing Tip : New Hampshire’s Turf Fertilizer Law Resources: · Fertilizing vegetable gardens · Fertilizing fruit trees · Fertilizing trees and shrubs · New Hampshire’s turf fertilizer law · Soil testing · Spring Webinar Series UNH Cooperative Extension’s Vegetable & Fruit team, together with a group of undergraduate and graduate students at the University of New Hampshire, conduct research on vegetable and fruit crops. While the team does much of their work at the NH Agricultural Experiment Station in Durham, NH , they are located throughout NH and their research project topics are driven by the needs of NH growers. The team believes that using effective growing practices for our region (including new varieties, new crops, and season extension strategies) can help farmers diversify, improve yields, and improve crop quality. Many of their integrated research and extension projects focus on high-value specialty crop production systems and methods of extending the growing season (e.g. season extension). They offer an up-to-the-minute snapshot of what we're up to on Instagram at unh_sidemanlab . Connect with us at @askunhextension on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter and subscribe to the monthly Granite State Gardening newsletter . Email us questions, suggestions and feedback at gsg.pod@unh.edu Transcript by Otter.ai…

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Soil Amendments, Ground Nesting Bees, Mountain Laurel and Finishing Compost 1:04:37

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