Best University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Podcasts (2024)

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Why Are Tools Taboo? 40:32

4d ago40:32

40:32

Explore the perspective of someone who teaches chainsaw safety for women. Kendall and Rebecca talk with Wendy Weisinger from the Society for Protection of New Hampshire Forests about her experience teaching chainsaw safety to women landowners. Wendy shares anecdotes, tips, safety information, and a unique understanding of what it means to be a woma…

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Farming Wellness: Keeping the Balance 49:18

28d ago49:18

49:18

This episode explores the themes of physical activity, ergonomics, and the transformative potential of growing food for both physical and mental well-being. Kendall and Rebecca tallk with Kate Graves and Amy Hollar, reflecting on insights from their past webinar titled "Farming While Pregnant, Disabled, or Chronically Ill." The conversation emphasi…

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Women Talk Tractors 32:39

2M ago32:39

32:39

In this episode Kendall and Rebecca discuss all things tractors... our own involvement with equipment, our own experiences with tractors, how they are involved in our lives now, and what they represent in the context of women in agriculture. Creators & Guests Kendall Kunelius - Host Rebecca Dube - Host ----------------------------------------------…

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Why Shared Soil? 39:08

2M ago39:08

39:08

This first episode will cover the “meat and potatoes” of the podcast, who, what, why of women in agriculture. Special guest Kelly McAdam will give background on what the WIA program has been in the past and will share her experience and efforts in building this program. Creators & Guests Kendall Kunelius - Host Rebecca Dube - Host -----------------…

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Drought Conditions 8:44

1+ y ago8:44

8:44

In this bonus episode of Granite State Gardening, Nate Bernitz discusses the drought, both of podcast episodes and rainfall. UNH Extension’s Home Horticulture Team is Hiring The Home Horticulture Program Manager leads gardening and landscaping education and outreach for New Hampshire residents. Working in tandem with Master Gardener volunteers, hom…

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Planning and Planting Your Home Fruit Tree Orchard, From Apples and Peaches to Pawpaw 55:06

2+ y ago55:06

55:06

From stunning spring blooms to juicy and delicious fruit summer to fall, cultivating apples, pears, peaches, cherries and more is appealing to many New England gardeners and homesteaders. And while growing fruit trees isn’t necessarily easy, thoughtful planning can lead to healthier, more productive and lower maintenance trees for years to come. In…

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Supporting Birds In Your Yard and Garden, plus Bareroot Trees and Common Hackberry 1:16:40

2+ y ago1:16:40

1:16:40

Supporting birds on your property goes well beyond putting up bird feeders, although they can be helpful and enjoyable. In this episode on supporting birds in your yard and garden, Matt Tarr, Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz talk about why birds need our help, how to assess your property and the needs of birds, and how to meet the needs of wild birds th…

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All things trees! (part 2) Pruning and Solving Tree Problems, Plus Frost Cracks, White Oak and Wood Chips 1:13:02

2+ y ago1:13:02

1:13:02

When you see something out of the ordinary with a tree, how do you know if it’s really a problem or just something to shrug off? In part 2 of this 2-part episode on trees, Greg Jordan, Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz talk about pruning a bit to start and then focus most of the episode on a wide array of scenarios and what to do about them (if anything!…

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Landscape Trees (part 1): Selection, Planting, Transplanting and Care 1:07:43

2+ y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

Growing healthy trees starts with choosing the right plant for the right place, and good planting technique. And with adequate care early in the tree’s life, you’ll be well on your way to the shade, blooms, privacy screening, wildlife habitat, or whatever you’re trying to achieve with the new addition to your landscape. In part 1 of this 2 part epi…

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Extending the season and overwintering garden veggies, winter sowing, lovage, and putting the garden to bed 50:41

2+ y ago50:41

50:41

No matter what scale you’re growing at, growing veggies later into the fall, and even through winter, may be easier than you think. There’s a spectrum of techniques, from using old sheets to installing a high tunnel and so much in between. Becky Sideman has spent years researching agricultural season extension and experimenting with season extensio…

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Fall Gardening for Rewards Next Year: Bulbs, Garlic and Lawns 1:16:18

2+ y ago1:16:18

1:16:18

Fall isn’t just for putting the garden to bed, it’s also for investing in next year’s rewards and successes. With thoughtful planting and care, fall-planted bulbs will provide magnificent blooms spring after spring. Likewise, garlic can provide easy rewards come up early summer if they get off to the right start in the fall. And if there’s ever a t…

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Supporting Animals and Sustaining the Land in the Backyard and on the Homestead 1:10:01

2+ y ago1:10:01

1:10:01

There’s been a noticeable increase in interest from landowners in backyard livestock, from laying hens to pigs and sheep. Whether you just have a little bit of outdoor space or a lot, incorporating animals may be a viable option – and undoubtedly many of you already have. While this episode is not a comprehensive how-to guide to raising backyard li…

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Vines in Northeast Gardens and Landscapes 1:09:52

3y ago1:09:52

1:09:52

At any particular time, a vine can be your worst nightmare or can steal the show in your garden. Vines are unruly by nature, growing in ways other plants simply can’t. Vines can serve many purposes, both aesthetically and even functionally such as softening and breathing life into the outside of otherwise pedestrian structures. Yet they’re largely …

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Growing in Tough Spots and Situations 1:16:12

3y ago1:16:12

1:16:12

All gardeners and home owners face challenging conditions and tough situations that require careful plant selection and a thoughtful approach to bring their landscaping vision to life. In this episode of Granite State Gardening, UNH Extension’s Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz share proven tips and solutions for growing in many of those locations, inclu…

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Celebrating Pollinator Week: Supporting Bees in your Yard and Garden 1:19:45

3y ago1:19:45

1:19:45

We’ve all heard that bees are in trouble, but you may wonder why, and more importantly what you can do to support bees and other pollinators. In this episode of Granite State Gardening, UNH Extension’s Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz share proven tips and solutions for supporting pollinators on your property. This conversation is very practical, and ge…

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Managing Insect Pests in the Vegetable Garden, Ground Cherries and Choosing Your Battles 1:13:34

3y ago1:13:34

1:13:34

While insects are a part of every garden, and an important part at that, there are some insects that cause unacceptable damage to our plants and need to be managed as pests. In this episode of Granite State Gardening, UNH Extension’s Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz are joined by Anna Wallingford, host of the Overinformed on IPM podcast, to share proven…

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The Time to Plant: Garden Center Shopping Tips for Memorial Day Weekend 1:12:32

3y ago1:12:32

1:12:32

What to bring home and how to choose – just two of the questions top of mind as gardeners race through their local garden center in late May, snagging plants and supplies left and right after enduring months of shoveling snow and a spring torrent of black flies. But finally it’s time to plant, and in the shopping frenzy many gardeners may throw cau…

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Choosing and Using Fertilizers in the Yard and Garden 1:06:15

3y ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Plants need air, water and sunlight, but require sources of essential nutrients too. Fertile soil rich in organic matter provides nutrients to be sure, but fertilizer is typically needed to grow vigorous, healthy plants. Organic or not, slow release or fast acting, specialty products or versatile mainstays – we face a lot of options when choosing f…

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Soil Amendments, Ground Nesting Bees, Mountain Laurel and Finishing Compost 1:04:37

3y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Soil amendments have the ability to transform soil health by adding organic matter, changing soil properties and ultimately improving plant growth. In this episode of Granite State Gardening, UNH Extension’s Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz are joined by New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station researcher Becky Sideman to share proven tips and solu…

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Annual and Perennial Blooms, Cut Flower Gardens, and Foam Flower 1:13:36

3y ago1:13:36

1:13:36

While we often focus on growing fruits and vegetables, flower gardening brings unmatched beauty and life to any yard and is a lifelong passion for many gardeners. It can also be overwhelming: which flowers go together, what should I choose, how to stop weeds. Growing beautiful flower gardens brings its own challenges while offering endless opportun…

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Dealing with Nuisance Wildlife, Growing Garlic, Inkberry & Tree Guards 1:17:07

3y ago1:17:07

1:17:07

As much as gardeners love the outdoors and the diversity of wildlife that call our region home, there are some parts of the yard and garden where we have to draw the line. With as much effort as we put into gardening and landscaping, we all know the sinking feeling of seeing what can happen seemingly overnight. In this episode of Granite State Gard…

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Growing Cool Season Vegetables in your Spring Garden 1:07:28

3y ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Some of our favorite vegetables can not only be grown before last frost, but thrive in the cool months before we can grow tomatoes and other classic warm season crops. With our region’s short growing season, moving up your planting window is a welcome opportunity for antsy gardeners after a long winter. In this episode of Granite State Gardening, U…

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How to Start Seeds Successfully Indoors 1:04:37

3y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Show Notes If you aren’t starting seeds, you’re limited to whatever you can plant directly into the garden and whatever starts you can pick up from your local garden center. Starting your own seeds opens up possibilities for growing new crops you couldn’t grow otherwise, better varieties for your garden and tastes, and earlier and better harvests t…

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Pruning, Topping & Staking Trees & Shrubs, plus Witch Hazel Appreciation 1:06:50

3y ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Every homeowner knows they should prune, but beyond that, there’s a lot of confusion. Making things worse, there are examples all around us of poor pruning: fall snipping, summer shearing, tree topping, the list of pruning transgressions goes on and on. In this episode of Granite State Gardening, UNH Extension’s Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz share pr…

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Foliage Houseplants, Fertilizing, Cleaning Leaves, Aphids & ZZ Plant 1:18:26

3y ago1:18:26

1:18:26

Houseplants are as popular as ever right now, with many people spending a lot more time at home and craving the warmth and natural touches plants bring. Sometimes, us houseplant enthusiasts can even go a little overboard, bringing too many plants home and sometimes giving those plants a little too much TLC. In this episode of Granite State Gardenin…

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Planning Spring Vegetable Gardens (part 2), Container Gardening, Malabar Spinach & Staking Tomatoes 56:43

3y ago56:43

56:43

Show Notes In this bonus episode of Granite State Gardening, New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station researcher Becky Sideman, Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz continue their conversation from the last episode, getting into working with seed catalogs to understand the information and how it’s organized as well as how to make selections that will t…

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Planning Spring Vegetable Gardens, Soil Temperature, Nasturtiums & Fencing 48:05

3y ago48:05

48:05

SHOW NOTES Winter is the ideal time to reflect on last year’s garden and plan for the year ahead, but when seed catalogs start arriving it can be overwhelming. In this episode of Granite State Gardening, New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station Becky Sideman, Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz share and discuss proven tips and solutions for selecting…

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Growing Fruits Inside, Neem Oil, Passionflower and Broken Limbs 1:12:28

3+ y ago1:12:28

1:12:28

The idea of growing harvestable fruit inside your home is tantalizing, but is it realistic? In this episode of Granite State Gardening, UNH Extension’s Emma Erler and Nate Bernitz share proven tips and solutions for growing fruits indoors — from the challenge of yielding fruit from plants indoors year-round to growing tropical fruits indoors and ou…

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Indoor Herb Gardens Over Winter, Old Seeds, Safe Ice Removal and Borage 1:17:51

3+ y ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Herbs are delicious and fragrant additions to a garden, whether a dedicated kitchen garden or as ornamental and edible accents in vegetable and flower gardens. But herbs can also be grown inside your home, protected from the elements and even closer to your kitchen. Whether you’re growing herbs as houseplants year-round or just to get them through …

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Compost, Paperbark Maples & Victory Gardens 1:00:58

3+ y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

In the first and second World Wars, Americans were called to till, sow and start victory gardens in place of lawns and vacant lots to feed a hungry nation. In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic prompted people to stay home, the tradition was reborn to localize food production in the face of supply chain disruptions and uncertainty. Less time commuting …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

University Of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Shared Soil

University of New Hampshire Extension

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Granite State Gardening

University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension

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Why Are Tools Taboo? 40:32

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Farming Wellness: Keeping the Balance 49:18

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Women Talk Tractors 32:39

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Why Shared Soil? 39:08

1
Drought Conditions 8:44

1
Planning and Planting Your Home Fruit Tree Orchard, From Apples and Peaches to Pawpaw 55:06

1
Supporting Birds In Your Yard and Garden, plus Bareroot Trees and Common Hackberry 1:16:40

1
All things trees! (part 2) Pruning and Solving Tree Problems, Plus Frost Cracks, White Oak and Wood Chips 1:13:02

1
Landscape Trees (part 1): Selection, Planting, Transplanting and Care 1:07:43

1
Extending the season and overwintering garden veggies, winter sowing, lovage, and putting the garden to bed 50:41

1
Fall Gardening for Rewards Next Year: Bulbs, Garlic and Lawns 1:16:18

1
Supporting Animals and Sustaining the Land in the Backyard and on the Homestead 1:10:01

1
Vines in Northeast Gardens and Landscapes 1:09:52

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Growing in Tough Spots and Situations 1:16:12

1
Celebrating Pollinator Week: Supporting Bees in your Yard and Garden 1:19:45

1
Managing Insect Pests in the Vegetable Garden, Ground Cherries and Choosing Your Battles 1:13:34

1
The Time to Plant: Garden Center Shopping Tips for Memorial Day Weekend 1:12:32

1
Choosing and Using Fertilizers in the Yard and Garden 1:06:15

1
Soil Amendments, Ground Nesting Bees, Mountain Laurel and Finishing Compost 1:04:37

1
Annual and Perennial Blooms, Cut Flower Gardens, and Foam Flower 1:13:36

1
Dealing with Nuisance Wildlife, Growing Garlic, Inkberry & Tree Guards 1:17:07

1
Growing Cool Season Vegetables in your Spring Garden 1:07:28

1
How to Start Seeds Successfully Indoors 1:04:37

1
Pruning, Topping & Staking Trees & Shrubs, plus Witch Hazel Appreciation 1:06:50

1
Foliage Houseplants, Fertilizing, Cleaning Leaves, Aphids & ZZ Plant 1:18:26

1
Planning Spring Vegetable Gardens (part 2), Container Gardening, Malabar Spinach & Staking Tomatoes 56:43

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Planning Spring Vegetable Gardens, Soil Temperature, Nasturtiums & Fencing 48:05

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Growing Fruits Inside, Neem Oil, Passionflower and Broken Limbs 1:12:28

1
Indoor Herb Gardens Over Winter, Old Seeds, Safe Ice Removal and Borage 1:17:51

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Compost, Paperbark Maples & Victory Gardens 1:00:58

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