Homegrown NH

How - and when - to reclaim an overgrown garden bed 06.11.2026 2:47 ↓

The easiest way to re-establish an overgrown garden bed, and when to do it.

Dealing with unwanted critters in the compost 30.10.2026 2:44 ↓

Composting is a feel-good activity until you find a rat enjoying it too!

Get your raised garden beds ready for winter 23.10.2026 2:38 ↓

Freezing nighttime temperatures have arrived, and it’s time to prepare raised garden beds for winter so you can get started right away next spring.

A long-term plan to get rid of Japanese knotweed 16.10.2026 2:46 ↓

Japanese knotweed is notoriously difficult to eradicate, but with patience and persistence, you can succeed.

Homegrown NH: Want healthy evergreens? Try something other than blue spruce 08.10.2026 2:40 ↓

Blue spruce trees are beautiful, but the evergreens are susceptible to disease.

Critter-proof your fall-planted bulbs 02.10.2026 2:45 ↓

How can you prevent fall-planted bulbs like tulips and daffodils from being eaten by squirrels or chipmunks?

Homegrown NH: Multiply your perennials this fall 25.09.2026 2:45 ↓

Divide your perennials in fall and you can expand your garden and start off spring with plants that are ready to grow.

Plant trees and shrubs this fall 18.09.2026 2:45 ↓

Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, with one possible exception: hold off on evergreens.

The best time to work on your lawn 10.09.2026 2:50 ↓

Is your lawn looking patchy or want to add micro-clover? Fall is a great time for lawn care!

Make the most of your compost 04.09.2026 2:37 ↓

Compost is known as "black gold" because it has huge value for plant growth and soil health.

Get rid of 'creeping Jenny' for good 28.08.2026 2:39 ↓

The ground cover, “creeping Jenny,” is invasive and prohibited for sale in the state, but it still manages to overspread lawns, gardens, and natural areas.

What to do when evergreens start dropping needles 14.08.2026 2:48 ↓

Evergreens drop their needles over time, but if you learn the natural cycle, you can identify when you need to take action.

Choosing plants for a native NH garden 14.08.2026 2:46 ↓

An avid gardener moving to the state from Georgia wants suggestions for a native plant garden.

How to spot and stop invasive jumping worms 07.08.2026 2:48 ↓

Invasive jumping worms are now found all over NH, and they destroy soil and change ecosystems.

Weeds are part of gardening 31.07.2026 2:45 ↓

Consider safer alternatives for eradicating weeds this summer.

Which veggies are easiest to grow in NH, and which are hardest? 23.07.2026 2:49 ↓

Is any vegetable "universally easy to grow"? Probably not, but Homegrown NH's Emma Erler has tips on where to put your energy if you're new to gardening.

Are ants good or bad for your garden? 16.07.2026 2:46 ↓

Are ants helping or actively harming your garden and grass?

Defend your garden from pests 10.07.2026 2:46 ↓

From organic pesticides to hand-picking each pest individually, it is a struggle to keep unwanted guests out of your garden.

Conserve water and help your garden thrive with a rain barrel 25.06.2026 2:46 ↓

A rain barrel can be as simple or complicated as you like, but either way you’re taking advantage of natural rainfall to water your garden.

How to minimize mosquitos in your garden 18.06.2026 2:50 ↓

If mosquitos are keeping you inside when you want to enjoy your garden, try an effective DIY preventative.

Homegrown NH: The basics for beginning vegetable gardeners 05.06.2026 2:43 ↓

If you’re starting a veggie garden for the first time, here are the essentials you need to know to get started.

Try a 'hügelkultur' garden bed 28.05.2026 2:43 ↓

“Hügel” is the German word for hill or mound; "hügelkultur" is a way of growing plants in rounded, above-ground beds made from woody debris.

Dig less and grow more with raised garden beds 21.05.2026 2:44 ↓

When might raised beds be preferable to growing in the ground?

Are DIY fertilizers the secret to healthier garden soil? 15.05.2026 2:39 ↓

Is it worth brewing up some compost tea or burying a banana peel in your garden to help fertilize your plants?

How to clean up your garden and protect pollinators 13.05.2026 2:27 ↓

The more hollow stems you can leave, the better!