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Homegrown NH
by New Hampshire Public Radio
Tune in every Saturday morning for Homegrown NH – a new weekly segment, offering quick practical gardening tips —from native plants and pollinators to sustainable yard care. Whether you're an experienced green thumb or just trying to keep a succulent alive, Homegrown NH has something for you.
Episodes
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A long-term plan to get rid of Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed is notoriously difficult to eradicate, but with patience and persistence, you can succeed.
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Homegrown NH: Want healthy evergreens? Try something other than blue spruce
Blue spruce trees are beautiful, but the evergreens are susceptible to disease.
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Critter-proof your fall-planted bulbs
How can you prevent fall-planted bulbs like tulips and daffodils from being eaten by squirrels or chipmunks?
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Homegrown NH: Multiply your perennials this fall
Divide your perennials in fall and you can expand your garden and start off spring with plants that are ready to grow.
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Plant trees and shrubs this fall
Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, with one possible exception: hold off on evergreens.
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The best time to work on your lawn
Is your lawn looking patchy or want to add micro-clover? Fall is a great time for lawn care!
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Make the most of your compost
Compost is known as "black gold" because it has huge value for plant growth and soil health.
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Get rid of 'creeping Jenny' for good
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.
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What to do when evergreens start dropping needles
Evergreens drop their needles over time, but if you learn the natural cycle, you can identify when you need to take action.
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Choosing plants for a native NH garden
An avid gardener moving to the state from Georgia wants suggestions for a native plant garden.
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How to spot and stop invasive jumping worms
Invasive jumping worms are now found all over NH, and they destroy soil and change ecosystems.
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Weeds are part of gardening
Consider safer alternatives for eradicating weeds this summer.
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Which veggies are easiest to grow in NH, and which are hardest?
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.
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Are ants good or bad for your garden?
Are ants helping or actively harming your garden and grass?
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Defend your garden from pests
From organic pesticides to hand-picking each pest individually, it is a struggle to keep unwanted guests out of your garden.
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Conserve water and help your garden thrive with a rain barrel
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.
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How to minimize mosquitos in your garden
If mosquitos are keeping you inside when you want to enjoy your garden, try an effective DIY preventative.
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Homegrown NH: The basics for beginning vegetable gardeners
If you’re starting a veggie garden for the first time, here are the essentials you need to know to get started.
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Try a 'hügelkultur' garden bed
“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.
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Dig less and grow more with raised garden beds
When might raised beds be preferable to growing in the ground?
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Are DIY fertilizers the secret to healthier garden soil?
Is it worth brewing up some compost tea or burying a banana peel in your garden to help fertilize your plants?
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How to clean up your garden and protect pollinators
The more hollow stems you can leave, the better!
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Spring into action with garden tasks you can do now
We asked Homegrown NH host Emma Erler what tasks she tackles at Kirkwood Gardens in early spring.
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How to grow more blueberries this year
If you have a blueberry bush, your goal is probably to get the most blueberries possible.
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Which shrubs to prune now and why
The perennial question of when to prune depends on when your shrub blooms, and what your goals are - with special attention for lilacs.
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Don't step foot in that garden - yet!
If you can take a handful of soil and make a ball that will not fall apart when gently poked, the soil is too wet to work.
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Prune now to enjoy peaches this summer
What to be aware of if you’re tending a peach tree and hoping for lots of juicy peaches this summer.
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What to know about a ladybug invasion
If you have ladybugs inside at this time of year, it's the Asian ladybug, not the native ladybug.
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Get the right soil for your container garden
There are a lot of bags of soil at the gardening center, and it’s important to choose the right one for any container gardening you plan to do this year.
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Keeping an eye on rhododendrons
After a cold winter, here’s what to do if you see curled and drooping leaves on even the hardiest of rhododendrons.
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Bright Ideas for Starting Seeds Indoors
It’s finally time for NH gardeners to get started planting vegetable and flower seeds indoors.
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How to keep potted herbs from the grocery store alive
Here’s how to keep live potted herbs from the grocery thriving, maybe even long enough to plant outside in spring.
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Bring some sunshine inside by forcing spring bulbs
Forcing bulbs indoors is a way to bring spring cheer into the house if you have some bulbs that didn’t make it into the ground before it froze.
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Time to dream of garden design
With a blanket of white, you can really get a look at the bones of your garden and think about garden design principles and plans.
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How to know when to start seeds indoors
Anticipate planting tender flowers and vegetables in the garden around Memorial Day, and count backwards depending on the seed.
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An easy test to determine if your old seeds are still good
A simple test you can do at home can determine whether your old seeds are worth using this year.
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Help your houseplants thrive in NH’s long winters
You can have success with houseplants if you choose the right one.
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A guide to growing fruit trees in the Granite State
If you’re dreaming of picking apples or pears from your own garden in the fall, here are some recommendations for success getting started growing fruit trees.
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Jump-start your garden by winter sowing
Part craft project, part midwinter experiment, winter sowing allows gardeners to get something growing with cold-hardy seeds.
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Welcome birds to your garden this winter
In winter, many gardeners bring their yards alive with color and movement by feeding birds.
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Deck the halls safely for your pets
Be aware that some of the most popular holiday plants can be quite toxic if ingested.
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Gifts for gardeners
One of the best things about shopping for gardeners is that whatever you choose, it is likely they’ll use it for years to come.
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How to winterize your evergreens
Snow, ice, and wind can take a toll on evergreen shrubs.
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Forget real or fake. How about a living Christmas tree?
Keep memories alive with a living Christmas tree inside your home during the holidays, to plant in your yard or garden in the spring.
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Forage in your yard for holiday greenery
Most holiday decorations, such as wreaths, swags and centerpieces, can be created with natural materials gathered from your yard and garden.
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How to prune oakleaf hydrangeas
A listener asks when to prune overgrown oakleaf hydrangeas, a native shrub prized for its oak-shaped leaves and fall color.
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Sharp tools, warm hearts, as gardeners prepare for winter’s rest
If you've made the investment in gardening tools, now is the time to clean and sharpen them so they're ready to go in spring.
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Should you prune trees and shrubs now?
With the leaves on the ground, you can see the shape of the trees and shrubs in your garden, but leave that task until spring!
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Grow garlic as a gift to your future self
A head of garlic, like tulips or daffodils, is a bulb you can plant in the fall that will pay dividends in spring.
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Summer garden showstoppers need help to survive winter
If you grow dahlias or canna lilies, garden chores in the fall include taking steps to ensure tender bulbs and rhizomes can bloom again next year.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tune in every Saturday morning for Homegrown NH – a new weekly segment, offering quick practical gardening tips —from native plants and pollinators to sustainable yard care. Whether you're an experienced green thumb or just trying to keep a succulent alive, Homegrown NH has something for you.
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New Hampshire Public Radio
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