March 13, 2026
Ask an Expert – Radishes: A Root Awakening
By Taun Beddes | March 13, 2026 Radishes are great on salads, but many people don’t know they can also be used as a substitute for potatoes. Besides being versatile…
March 6, 2026
Ask an Expert – Spring Gardening Checklist
By JayDee Gunnell | March 6, 2026 It’s almost spring, and it’s time to start thinking about gardening season! Consider these tips to help you prepare. Included are links from…
January 30, 2026
Ask an Expert – February Pre-gardening Checklist
January 30, 2026 Much can be done now to get a jump start on the growing season. The below tips, with links from the Utah State University Extension Gardeners Almanac,…
January 2, 2026
Ask an Expert – Winter Garden Planning Tips
By Utah State University Extension horticulturists | January 2, 2026 Cold winter days might keep us indoors, but now is the perfect time to plan for warmer days and gardening.…
December 26, 2025
Ask an Expert – Brighten Your Post-Holiday Home with Vibrant Indoor Plants
By Taun Beddes | December 26, 2025 When it’s time for the tree to come down and holiday decorations get packed away, our homes can feel empty and dreary. Brighten…
December 6, 2025
Ask an Expert – December Gardener’s Almanac Tips
By JayDee Gunnell, Utah State University Extension | December 3, 2025 Though yards and gardens have been put to bed, there are still outdoor tasks to consider and holiday gardening…
October 31, 2025
Ask an Expert – November Yard and Garden Tips
By: JayDee Gunnell, Utah State University Extension horticulturist, JayDee.Gunnell@usu.edu As the seasons change, many gardeners, like their plants, are spent. But before hanging up the garden tools, make sure your yard is ready for…
September 26, 2025
Ask an Expert — Fall Yard and Garden Tips
Contact: JayDee Gunnell, Utah State University Extension horticulturist, jaydee.gunnell@usu.edu Autumn is officially here, and there is much to look forward to – pumpkins on the porch, apple cider, cooler temperatures, and walks through crunchy leaves. But…
August 29, 2025
Ask an Expert – Tips to Manage Late-Summer Leaf Scorch on Landscape Trees
By: Taun Beddes, Utah State University Extension horticulturist, Taun.Beddes@extension.usu.edu By August, many Utah trees develop brown, crispy edges on their leaves – a condition called leaf scorch. It often looks alarming…
August 8, 2025
Ask an Expert – Why Is My Lawn Turning Brown?
By: Taun Beddes, Utah State University Extension horticulturist, Taun.Beddes@usu.edu Over the past few weeks, I’ve had a flood of questions about brown lawns. In most cases, the culprit is simple: drought…