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.
Homegrown NH features Emma Erler, the lead horticulturalist at Kirkwood Gardens at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center with NHPR's Jessica Hunt.
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Tips for success with a houseplant often comes down to choosing the right plant. -
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. -
Part craft project, part midwinter experiment, winter sowing allows gardeners to get something growing with cold-hardy seeds. -
In winter, many gardeners bring their yards alive with color and movement by feeding birds. -
Snow, ice, and wind can take a toll on evergreen shrubs. -
Be aware that some of the most popular holiday plants can be quite toxic if ingested. -
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. -
Keep memories alive with a living Christmas tree inside your home during the holidays, to plant in your yard or garden in the spring. -
Most holiday decorations, like wreaths, swags and centerpieces, can be created with natural materials gathered from your yard and garden. -
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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