Decades of farmers using more fertilizer than they needed have quietly built up large reserves of nutrients in the soil.
DURHAM — Duckweed, a common aquatic plant in New Hampshire’s lakes, ponds and streams could help filter water contaminants like excess nutrien…
This is a good time to beat the rush and get your soil tested so that you can improve your soil before you begin planting.
Most gardeners do some composting. Some folks compost anything that once was part of a living plant, often mixing it with barnyard waste; they…
For the past week, my cattle have been eating hay even though it's summer. They'd eaten up the grass at a borrowed pasture in nearby Canterbur…
I love the holiday season: the lights, the carols, the cookies and more. It’s a good antidote to the news, and to the gray and chilly weather.…
As we move from dreaming to planting, we all want to offer our plants the perfect soil. This leads some gardeners to buy a big bag of 10-10-10…
Pardon me for saying so, but it’s time to get ready for winter. That’s right. A few days ago (or was it weeks?) we were swimming in the ocean …
The caller spoke with a slight twang, perhaps a Southern accent? "How much would a truckload of composted cow manure cost? I need it for my la…