Organic Material
Waste Management
Yard and Garden Cleanup
Composting
- Composting Tips by Becky Stoughton
Indoor Composting
- The Compost by My Couch: How (and Why) I Started an Odorless Bin at Home (Hiroko Tabuchi, New York Times, Updated May 8, 2020)
Soil Health and
Nutrient Management
Cover Crops
Soil Testing
- Soil Testing (Video) Sue Makowiecki, Nov. 2020)
Water Management and
Conservation
Rain Gardens
Pollinator Protection
Integrated Pest Management
• Using Natural and Low-Risk Pesticides in the Garden (UNH Extension Video, 45 min.)
• Weeding Without Glysophosate Leads to Weeding Without Worry (Sue Stefanec, Nov 2019)
Plant Selection and Design
Native Plants
- National Wildlife Federation Native Plant Finder
- NH State Forest Native Seedling Sale and Ordering Information
- Grow Native Massachusetts
- Native Plant Trust
Drought-Tolerant Plants
Invasive Plants
Lawn Care
- Low Input Lawn Care: 14 ways you can protect the environment from UNH Extension
- Organic Turf FAQs from UNH Extension
- Green Grass & Clear Water (Fact Sheet) from UNH Extension
- Manual for Turfgrass Maintenance with Reduced Environmental Impacts from NH Seacoast Stormwater Coalition
Equipment and Materials
Tool Selection
Garden Plastic Waste
General/Miscellaneous
- Seed Saving Tips by Mary Ann Kuhnert [linked document TBD]
