Featured Extension Publications:
The following Gardening Extension Publications are available at the Extension office nearest you. Many publications are also available online for free download at http://extensionpubs.umext.maine.edu/. For sale publications can be ordered directly from our publications store at the same web site.
The Best Plants for New Hampshire Gardens and Landscapes: How to Choose Annuals, Perennials, Small Trees & Shrubs to Thrive in Your Garden, Cathy Neal, Margaret Hagen, and Leslie van Berkum. This fresh publication uses habitat gardening to help gardeners and landscapers choose and care for plants for the New Hampshire environment. Our UMaine Extension horticulture specialist finds it ideal for use in Maine as well. The 96-page paperback book includes lively, easy-to-read text, useful charts, pen and ink illustrations, black & white photos of selected plants, sections on plant selection and care, specialty plant lists, and an index for easy referencing. 2003.$12.95
Understanding Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds and Enhancing Their Habitat in Maine , Habitats Series, Did you know that rubythroats beat their wings between 50 and 70 times per second? This publication discusses rubythroat biology and seasonal cycles, breeding habitats, courtship and nesting, food sources, and specific recommendations on enhancing rubythroat habitat in your yard. Includes a list of hummingbird nectar plants for Maine, as well as important information about nectar feeder maintenance. 14 pages with illustrations, 2002. Series includes items 7126, 7131-7133, 7137, 7145, 7148, 7150-7153; see 7146 for entire series. Free online version: Item #7152, From UMaine Extension, $1.60
Growing Highbush Blueberries, This 4-page introduction to highbush blueberry production covers site selection and preparation, planting, care, pest management, pruning, and harvesting, and suggests varieties suited to northern New England. 2001. Free online version available: Item #2253, From UMaine Extension, $0.75
Early Blight of Tomato, Pest Management Fact Sheet, 2-page fact sheet describing conditions for early blight, symptoms and control. 2004. Free online version available: Item #5087, From UMaine Extension, $0.50.