Granite State Gardening

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Granite State Gardening is a University of New Hampshire podcast for gardeners, landowners and homesteaders in New Hampshire and Northern New England. Hosts Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz share proven tips and solutions for your garden and landscape, giving inspiration and research-based knowhow to cultivate confidence and success wherever and whatever you’re growing. Biweekly episodes feature plant recommendations, pest control advice and answers to listener questions, which are encouraged at [email protected].

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Drought Conditions

Oct 18 2022 8 mins  
Nate discusses gardening and landscaping during drought, and shares updates on the podcast.

Planning and Planting Your Home Fruit Tree Orchard, From Apples and Peaches to Pawpaw

Jan 21 2022 55 mins  
Emma and Nate discuss planning a home fruit tree orchard, from selecting and preparing your orchard site to choosing varieties, planting and care of young trees. Pawpaw is the episode’s featured plant.

Supporting Birds In Your Yard and Garden, plus Bareroot Trees and Common Hackberry

Jan 07 2022 76 mins  
Wildlife biologist Matt Tarr joins Emma and Nate for a conversation about supporting birds around the home. Emma also adds bonus segments on hummingbirds, bare root trees and the episode’s featured plant - common hackberry.

All things trees! (part 2) Pruning and Solving Tree Problems, Plus Frost Cracks, White Oak and Wood Chips

Dec 03 2021 73 mins  
Forester Greg Jordan joins Emma and Nate for part 2 of a 2-part episode on trees, focusing on pruning and tree problems, with bonus segments on frost cracking and wood chips with white oak as the episode’s featured plant.

Landscape Trees (part 1): Selection, Planting, Transplanting and Care

Nov 19 2021 67 mins  
Forester Greg Jordan joins Emma and Nate to talk all things landscape trees in a two-part episode. Part 1 focuses on selection, planting, transplanting, transporting, and general care.

Extending the season and overwintering garden veggies, winter sowing, lovage, and putting the garden to bed

Oct 08 2021 50 mins  
Becky Sideman talks season extension and overwintering veggies, Emma Erler answers a question about winter sowing and frost seeding, and Nate Bernitz shares tips for putting the garden to bed.

Fall Gardening for Rewards Next Year: Bulbs, Garlic and Lawns

Sep 24 2021 76 mins  
Emma and Nate chat about fall planting and gardening, sharing proven tips and solutions for spring blooming bulbs, luscious lawns and bountiful garlic.

Supporting Animals and Sustaining the Land in the Backyard and on the Homestead

Aug 27 2021 70 mins  
Livestock specialist Elaina Enzien joins Nate and Emma for a fascinating discuss keeping farm animals in your backyard. And Emma's featured plant is jimsonweed (Datura stramonium).

Vines in Northeast Gardens and Landscapes

Jul 30 2021 69 mins  
Emma and Nate explore the fascinating, beautiful and occasionally itchy world of vines, both those you might find in the wild and those you can cultivate for fruits and blooms.

Growing in Tough Spots and Situations

Jul 09 2021 76 mins  
Emma and Nate problem solve on gardening and landscaping in tough spots and situations, from dry shade to compacted slopes.