Gardener's Roundtable Meeting on Wednesday, June 5th, 6PM

The Gardener's Roundtable will be meeting this Wednesday at 6PM! Bugs, diseases, the weather, critters…they all make gardening a challenge!  How do I know which one is the problem?  In many cases, you can take simple steps to reduce the chances of having some of our major garden pests.  This presentation by Kelly McAdam, Food & Agriculture Field Specialist with UNH Cooperative Extension in Strafford County, will give an overview of how to identify which pest you have and environmentally-friendly ways to control some of the most common garden pests. The Cooperative Extension provides New Hampshire citizens with research-based education and information, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions that strengthen youth, families and communities, sustain natural resources, and improve the economy.  Don’t miss this opportunity to find ways to deal with what is bugging YOU!

How I Got Hooked On Weeds—And Why You Should, Too

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World's Most Poisonous Plants

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Why Do Fireflies Glow?

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In The Grip Of A Gardening Addiction

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Ironing Clothes With Aluminum Foil Saves Time And Money

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Northeast Gardener's May Checklist

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Gardener's Roundtable Meeting Tonight-May 1, 2013 At 6pm

Tonight's meeting will feature Amy Antonucci, a certified permaculture designer and the co-organizer of the Greater Seacoast Permaculture meet-up group based in Dover NH. Amy keeps bees, chickens, and goats on her small Barrington homestead, and has worked in organic agriculture for over ten years. Amy will be talking about Building Great No-Till, No-Dig Garden Beds. This technique, called Sheet Mulching by permaculturists, also called Weedless Gardening, and Lasagna Gardening that creates gardens without the backbreaking work of digging or rototilling. Do not miss this informative talk! 

Monthly Garden Tips-Damping Off

Monthly Garden Tips

Damping Off

Damping off is a term used for sudden seedling death by any of a handful of fungal diseases including several root rots and molds.  Some seedlings look pinched at the base of the stem, others flop over, and some wither away entirely.  Prevention is the best cure.  To reduce or eliminate damping off on young seedlings, do not overwater.  Increase air circulation by not overcrowding the seedlings and fan them occasionally to promote air movement.   The clear plastic dome that comes with most seed starting trays should be removed once seedlings begin to sprout as it both hampers air flow and increases the moisture around the seedlings.  Remember that cooler temperatures are better than warmer ones and do not over fertilize.  Young seedlings are damaged by too much fertilizer.  Watering or misting seedlings with an antifungal solution can also help protect your seedlings.  One tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide per quart of water is sufficient.  Happy gardening!

10 Pretty Container Gardens That Are Perfect For Any Home

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Think Spring- Advice For Older Gardeners

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Lyrids 2013 Meteor Shower May Be Overshadowed By Nearly Full Moon

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14 Vegetables You've Probably Never Heard Of

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Vinegar Cleaning Recipes To Replace Household Chemicals

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Upcoming Events April & May-Gardener's Roundtable

There will be a planning meeting of the Goodwin Library's Gardeners Roundtable on April 3, 2013 at 6pm. Anyone interested in gardening is welcome to attend. While you are here, check out our gardening display in the non-fiction section. You will also find applications for the Farmington community gardens!

May's meeting will be May 1, 2013 at 6pm, featuring Amy Antonucci, a certified permaculture designer and the co-organizer of the Greater Seacoast Permaculture meet-up group based in Dover NH.

2013 Best Spring Planting Dates For Seeds For Farmington, NH

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