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When is it Time to plant?

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 by Bill M

For those eager gardeners looking to plant early this year, please check out Henry Homeyer’s article from last Saturday’s Valley News. You can also view the article in the Valley News e-Edition here.

End of Season

Posted on November 8, 2020November 8, 2020 by Bill M

Thanks to Francis for organizing the end of season cleanup at the gardens. It was a beautiful morning to drain the hoses & meet to discuss next year. Thanks to Meg for keeping the accounts.

Please take advantage of this week’s weather to prepare your garden for planting in the Spring. It’s a gift.

Gardeners gather to discuss next season — View of the garden

Winter High Tunnel Production Webinar

Posted on July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 by Bill M

Here is information about a webinar that may be of interest to some of you. It is being led by Stacey Cooper, one of our gardeners.

July 23, 2020, 1:00-2:30PM, Webinar Workshop on Exploring Winter Production in High Tunnels in the North Country

UNH Cooperative extension and NH Natural Resources Conservation Service are co-hosting a virtual webinar on winter vegetable production, in collaboration with the Grafton Country Conservation District. The webinar will be led by Heather Bryant, NH Extension Fruit and Vegetable Production Specialist, and Stacey Cooper, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Conservationist (and a Hanover Community Gardener).
The challenges of 2020 have generated new interest in locally grown food, and supporting local agriculture. With a season-extending high tunnel, many vegetables can be grown throughout the winter. It all starts with good information and a good plan. Heather and Stacey will discuss preparation, plant selection, starting seedlings, transplanting, row covers and tools. Heather will share the results of an overwintering trial conducted in low tunnels. There will be plenty of time for discussion, questions and where to find assistance.

There is no charge to participate in the webinar, but registration is required. Please email Pam at: pamela.gilbert@nh.nacdnet.net or call 603- 353-4652, ext 103 and leave your email address for registration link, or register here.

Workshop handout here.

Garden Update

Posted on May 16, 2020July 14, 2020 by Bill M

We are glad to see that many of you have been able to take a break from your home stays to get out to the garden to start getting your gardens in shape for the upcoming season. Things are starting to look very good at the gardens. We wanted to bring you up to date on recent developments and plans for the Hanover Community Gardens.

Spring 2020 Guidelines

Posted on April 24, 2020July 14, 2020 by Bill M

Hello all, We expect that this year’s gardening season will begin shortly and want to give you some information to keep in mind as you begin to prepare your garden plots.

Author: Bill M