Tag Archives: University of New Hampshire

Thursday Doors

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Through this humble metal door, my friends and I entered the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses on the campus of the University of New Hampshire to experience the 10th annual Poinsettia Trials that started today and runs through Saturday. Visitors are treated to more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Thursday Doors | Tagged Gardening, Hydroponics, Macfarlane Greenhouse, Photography, Poinsettia Trials, Poinsettias, Thursday Doors, Tilapia, University of New Hampshire | 42 Comments

Master Gardener Monday

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

A while ago, fellow blogger Jan at Quiltify, asked if I’d explain the Master Gardener program. Here in New Hampshire it is under the umbrella of the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. They offer two classes each year with interviews … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Cooperative Extension, CSA, Cutting flowers, Gardening, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Program, Tomatoes, University of New Hampshire | 31 Comments

18 Days Until Spring

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

So says the calendar. Mother Nature in New England has a smirk on her face and for good reason. 🙂 March arrived yesterday and left the gift of a couple of inches of snow. Here are a few shots of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Cooperative Extension, Family memorabilia, Ice, Macfarlane Greenhouse, Master Gardeners, Painting, Snow, University of New Hampshire, Winter | 26 Comments

End of February

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

I never thought it would arrive, but finally we’ve made it to end of February which means maybe only one more month of winter. The state’s official snowfall record in Concord is 84.3″. We live closer to the seacoast so I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Groundhog, Ice, Ice dams, Icicles, Macfarlane Greenhosue, Master Gardener, New England, New Hampshire, Snow, University of New Hampshire, Wicked winter, Winter | 35 Comments

Poinsettia Trials

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It is a bonus to live a few miles from the University of New Hampshire in Durham where they are always on the cutting edge of agriculture. The Macfarlane Greenhouse covers 25,000 square feet and is directly linked to research and teaching … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Christmas, Macfarlane Greenhouse, Poinsettia, Poinsettia Trails, University of New Hampshire | 10 Comments

Poinsettia Trials

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

This past weekend, the seventh annual Poinsettia Trials Open House was held in conjunction with the Macfarlane Greenhouses, the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station, and the University of New Hampshire Thompson School. The University of New Hampshire is located in … Continue reading →