The UNH Cooperative Extension shares tips for controlling Japanese knotweed, an aggressive perennial that can grow up to 10 feet high and wide and has negative environmental impacts.
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Port Watch: Week of Jan. 23
Two ships arrived at the Port of New Hampshire over the weekend, and one of them sets sail this afternoon. A tug and barge are due to arrive Thursday. Get all the details in Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of Jan. 16
Texan tug Liberty Service visits the Port of New Hampshire on Thursday, and the 180-meter Shelduck heads into port over the weekend. Get the details in Port Watch.
Great gardens in the New Year
Seed catalogues are now showing up in mailboxes in full force, assuring us that spring is not too far away. The UNH Cooperative Extension offers a few suggestions to help ensure gardening success in the coming season.
Port Watch: Week of Jan. 9
After a long stay at the Tyco terminal, the Thorco Liva sailed on Sunday. Meanwhile, a tug and barge came and went over the weekend,...
Port Watch: Week of Jan. 2
Two ships sailed from the Port of New Hampshire on Tuesday, and a tug and barge are tentatively slated to arrive on Thursday. Get all the details in this week's installment of Port Watch.
Photo contest winners
The Sound’s sister site, PortsmouthNH.com, announced the winners of its Fall Photo Contest this morning, awarding three striking images that capture outdoor scenes on the...
Port Watch: Week of Dec. 26
The Port of New Hampshire got a Christmas visit from Arabian Sea, and a tug came and went Monday. Another ship is due in Wednesday. Get the details in Port Watch.
Winter houseplant care
The UNH Cooperative Extension shares tips on keeping your indoor plants healthy through the winter months.
Port Watch: Week of Dec. 19
All’s quiet at the Port of New Hampshire until the day after Christmas, when a bulk carrier delivers a shipment of gypsum. Here are the details.
Port Watch: Week of Dec. 12
It's a busy week at the Port of New Hampshire, with three ships in port and another due to arrive on Thursday. Get all the details here.
Winter bird feeding
Feeding birds is a satisfying winter activity and a great pastime to enjoy with loved ones. The UNH Cooperative Extension has some tips for successful feeding.
Gifts for gardeners
The UNH Cooperative Extension, with help from the Merrimack County Master Gardeners, offers gift ideas for the gardeners on your holiday shopping list.
Port Watch: Week of Dec. 5
Adding a little extra excitement to the latest edition of Port Watch is the arrival late last week of the USS Springfield, a nuclear-powered attack submarine undergoing maintenance work and system certifications at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. There are also a few cargo ships scheduled to arrive in port this week.
Top five things to do
For the next three weeks, Seacoast entertainment will be dominated by the holidays. Don’t fight it; just pour some rum in your eggnog and ease into the festive spirit. Here are some ways to enjoy the season.
Port Watch: Week of Nov. 28
A tanker came and went over the weekend, but no other ships are currently scheduled to arrive at the Port of New Hampshire. Here are the details on that tanker.
Port Watch: Week of Nov. 21
A tanker came and went over the weekend, and a shipment of heating oil is due to arrive Wednesday. Other than that, it’s looking like a quiet Thanksgiving week at the Port of New Hampshire. Details in this week's edition of Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of Nov. 14
The Sprague terminal has a steady flow of ships coming and going early this week. Later in the week, a yet-to-be-identified cable ship will be coming to port. Here’s what we know so far.
A good year for acorns
Much of New Hampshire is seeing a great crop of acorns this year. The UNH Cooperative Extension sheds some light on this phenomenon by explaining the natural cycle of mast crops.
What are these worms in my broccoli?
UNH Master Gardener Rebecca Briccetti shares tips for eliminating cabbage worm, a pest that can remain active deep into fall and can be destructive to many garden vegetables.
Port Watch: Week of Oct. 31
It's expected to be a fairly quiet week at the Port of New Hampshire, except for the arrival of one enormous tanker. Get the details in this week's edition of Port Watch.
Growing great garlic
Now is the time to plant garlic on the Seacoast, and Jeremy DeLisle of the UNH Cooperative Extension has some planting tips.
Fall gardening reminders
With October winding down, Jeremy DeLisle of the UNH Cooperative Extension shares tips on how to get your garden ready for the cold season.
Port Watch: Week of Oct. 24
The tug Ruth Reinauer guided the barge RTC 102 into port with a load of heating oil this morning, and the tanker Great Eastern follows with heating oil and diesel on Wednesday. Get the details in the latest edition of Port Watch.
Port Watch: Week of Oct. 17
The center span of the Sarah Mildred Long Bridge was removed on Friday night, and it’s back to business as usual at the port. A gypsum ship arrives today, and a salt ship departs tomorrow, with another tanker scheduled to arrive on Friday.