Category Archives: Tips & How-To’s

A Recreational Win-Win

Posted on January 29, 2013 by admin

This month’s “Down on the Farm” posting was on the first page of the Living section in the Telegraph. Thanks to Julie Christie and Dan Harmon! Local farms give something to their communities during every season, with freshly-picked strawberries to sprinkle … Continue reading →

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The Warm Winter Brings an Early Spring

Posted on April 21, 2012 by admin

Take a walk through the orchards in Hollis’s town center, enjoying the firm, dry paths beneath your sneakers and the warm breeze against your face. Walk by rows of peach trees pushing out pink blossoms, and note the field hands … Continue reading →

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Local Agricultural Resource Links

Posted on April 1, 2012 by admin

A number of useful links for the agricultural community: A good overview of local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) efforts: http://www.localharvest.org/csa/ The New Hampshire Institure of Agriculture and Forestry provides a business “incubator” model to educate and

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Produce Timetables

Posted on April 1, 2012 by admin

Estimated Crop Schedules

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You can be a Winter Locavore in Greater Nashua

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

Another interesting article in the January Nashua Telegraph Feast section written by Liz and Haley Barbour. The term “locavore” is popping up more and more frequently in casual conversation these days, but what does it actually mean? Locavores buy from neighboring … Continue reading →

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Buying Local Christmas Trees is Beneficial

Posted on December 16, 2011 by admin

Another interesting article in the December Nashua Telegraph Feast section written by Liz and Haley Barbour. While some of us may still be in denial, the holiday season is here. It’s time for cheesy music, snow, and, you guessed it, Christmas … Continue reading →

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Winter Squash is at its Best Right Now

Posted on November 30, 2011 by admin

Another interesting article in the November Nashua Telegraph Feast section written by Liz and Haley Barbour. As the cold November weather rolls in, most of us stop visiting our local farm stands. It is easy to forget that fresh, local produce … Continue reading →

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Picking pumpkins and adding nutrition to your diet

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin

An interesting article in the October Nashua Telegraph Feast section written by Liz and Haley Barbour along with Dan Harmon. Fall is in full swing and pumpkins are ready to be picked at your local farm stands. The variety that trumps … Continue reading →

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Managing Insect Pests in Sweet Corn And Minimizing Spraying

Posted on June 14, 2011 by admin

Managing Insect Pests in Sweet Corn And Minimizing Spraying (390 KB .doc) Dr. Alan Eaton, UNH Cooperative Extension I manage a program called IPM— Integrated Pest Management. The goal is to help farmers (and others) with a difficult balancing act. Sweet … Continue reading →

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