Family fun for the weekend
Science Thursday
As mentioned in last week’s Kiddie Pool, there are some science opportunities for kids who have this Thursday, Nov. 11, off school.
• From noon to 2 p.m., SEE Science Center (200 Bedford St. in Manchester; see-sciencecenter.org, 669-0400) will host the UNH students Continue reading “Kiddie Pool 21/11/11”
Save trees from bark mulch and rodents
If you have cleaned up the vegetable garden and cut back your perennials, you might be feeling just a little smug — especially since this gardening guy admits he is behind you in completing those tasks. But there may still be tasks for Continue reading “Tree death prevention”
Family fun for the weekend
Getting out while the getting is still good
All but the south-southeastern-iest parts of the state are decidedly past peak foliage, according to the state’s foliage tracker (visitnh.gov/seasonal-trips/fall/foliage-tracker) on Nov. 1. But there are still some fun autumnal views worth viewing out in the natural Continue reading “Kiddie Pool 21/11/04”
How to plant bulbs for forcing indoors
I love the winter, but by March I am ready for spring. I usually have some snowdrops blooming in March on a south-facing hillside, but they are subtle, not bodacious blooms. So I plant lots of bulbs indoors in the fall and keep Continue reading “Use the force”
Family fun for the weekend
Halloween fun for everyone
In last week’s (Oct. 21) issue of the Hippo, we looked for all the Halloween fun we could find — from events geared to the littlest goblins to events geared more toward teens (and older folks). Looking for your town’s scheduled Continue reading “Kiddie Pool 21/10/28”
Work now, enjoy in the spring
Spring is all about planting, but many gardeners overlook fall planting. Now is the time to plant garlic and spring-blooming flowers planted as bulbs. For me, fall planting is a joy; the thought of bulbs nestled into the ground just awaiting spring fills me Continue reading “The joy of fall planting”
Family fun for the weekend
Find all the family fun that is usually in the Kiddie Pool in this week’s Halloween-events related cover story, Good and Spooky.
It’s time to get started
Those big yellow school buses have been lumbering along for well over a month now, so you know it is time to start getting your gardens ready for winter. This is a good time to work outside; the bugs are fewer and it’s not so Continue reading “Fall chores”
Family fun for the weekend
Early tricks and treats
Charmingfare Farm (774 High St. in Candia; visitthefarm.com) will begin three weekends of its Children’s Trick or Treat program this weekend, Saturday, Oct. 16, and Sunday, Oct. 17. Reserve tickets online for the event, which will feature candy stops (kids are Continue reading “Kiddie Pool 21/10/14”
Tips for putting away veggies
Like any industrious squirrel, I am getting food stored and ready for winter. Even if your vegetable garden is depleted, you can buy things in bulk from your local farm stand now to save for winter.
Each type of veggie has its own requirements. Some Continue reading “Winter storage”
