Monthly Archives: April 2020

Tick Information

Posted on April 29, 2020 by SCMGA

Sadly, ticks are back in full force and unfortunately they cannot only be lurking in our favorite places in NH, they can wreak havoc with our health if we’re bitten. That’s why we’ve partnered with TickReport™ to give you a … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Gardening, Master Gardeners, New Hampshire, NH Extension, Strafford County, Strafford County Master Gardeners, Ticks, UNH Cooperative Extension | 3 Comments

Native Plants

Posted on April 25, 2020 by SCMGA

Webinar: Native Plants for New England Gardens Tower Hill Botanic Garden horticulture director Mark Richardson offers an online, informative, in-depth hour long talk on the importance of native plants in supporting ecosystems and how to choose the right ones … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Dan Jaffe, Master Gardeners, Native plants, Native Plants for New England Gardens, New Hampshire, NH Extension, Strafford County, Strafford County Master Gardeners, Tower Hill Botanic Garden, UNH Cooperative Extension | 3 Comments

Wordless Wednesday

Posted on April 22, 2020 by SCMGA

Photo credit: Jon B., MG since 1996

Posted in Photography, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged Antilandscaper, Master Gardeners, New Hampshire, NH Extension, Photography, Strafford County, Strafford County Master Gardeners, UNH Extension, Wordless Wednesday | 2 Comments

Mulch or no mulch

Posted on April 18, 2020 by SCMGA

To mulch or not to mulch? That is the question I’m confronted with this spring. The Jumping Worms love to nestle underneath it and feast on the organic matter. The ground needs to be covered to protect the soil and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Gardening, Invasive Worms, Master Gardeners, Missy Fabel, Mulch, New Hampshire, NH Extension, Strafford County, Strafford County Master Gardeners, UNH Cooperative Extension | 4 Comments

Gardening on Wednesday

Posted on April 15, 2020 by SCMGA

Looking for some options to learn more about gardening as you stay in and stay safe? Here are some topics that might be of interest to you. If you’re a Master Gardener, don’t forget to enter any continuing education hours … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged A Way to Garden, Dividing perennials, Emma Erler, Gardening, Gray water, Grow Native Massachusetts, Invasive Worms, Ken Druse, Margaret Roach, Nature Groupie, Nature's Best Hope, Planting a Victory Garden, UNH Extension, University of MD Extension | 2 Comments

Digger Webinar

Posted on April 11, 2020 by SCMGA

Dueling with Diggers Gophers, Moles, Voles and Ground Squirrels April 28th at 10am PT/1pm ET Pre-register here This presentation will be recorded and available after April 28th for those registered. Join Dr. Dana Sanchez, OSU Associate Professor, Extension Wildlife Specialist, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Dueling with Diggers, Master Gardeners, New Hampshire, NH Extension, Oregon State University, Strafford County, Strafford County Master Gardeners, UNH Cooperative Extension | 1 Comment

Feeding Ourselves

Posted on April 8, 2020 by SCMGA

Sponsored by Seacoast Eat Local… JOIN THIS PUBLIC ONLINE DISCUSSION Thursday April 9th from 6:30PM – 8:00PM Details The Seacoast Region is rich in local food, small farms, and organizations that support growers and work to expand the reach and breadth … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Farm to School, Feeding ourselves, Gardening, Lee NH, Master Gardeners, NE Food Vision, New Hampshire, NH Extension, NH Farm to School, Seacoast Eat Local, Seacoast Growers, Seacoast Region, Strafford County, Strafford County Master Gardeners, UNH Cooperative Extension | 1 Comment

Native Plant Sources

Posted on April 4, 2020 by SCMGA

Where to Buy Native Plants Wild Seed Project receives regular inquiries asking for recommendations on where to purchase native plants. In addition to our Native Seed Sale, we’ve compiled a list of native plant sales and local nurseries that we feel … Continue reading →