Get Ready to Garden!
The first day of spring is right around the corner. This means that the growing season is right around the corner too! Get ready to garden and enjoy the beautiful […]
Ask a Specialist: Tomatoes in Winter a Possibility
By: Taun Beddes, USU Extension horticulturist, 801-851-8460, taun.beddes@usu.edu Most people would love to eat freshly grown tomatoes year round. Though tomatoes can be grown in the winter in a greenhouse, […]
Mistletoe: Our Favorite Holiday Parasite
Author – Dennis Hinkamp “Don’t get caught under the parasite” sounds like good advice any time of the year. Why is it that during the Christmas holiday we give so much […]
Ask A Specialist: Do You Have Tips for Choosing Holiday Plants?
Answer by: Britney Hunter, USU Extension horticulture faculty, Davis County It’s easy to spruce up holiday decorating with live plants. They offer color and texture to decor. Consider these […]
Ask a Specialist: What Causes the Leaves to Change Color?
Answer by: JayDee Gunnell, Utah State University Extension horticulture associate professor, with information from the USDA Forest Service article. Once again the summer season comes to an end and crisp […]
Ask A Specialist: Tips for Preparing Your Yard for Winter
By: JayDee Gunnell, Utah State University Extension Horticulturist By the time the gardening season winds down, many gardeners, like their lackluster plants, are spent. It is all too easy to ignore […]
4 Tips and Reminders for Harvest Preservation
Author – SuzAnne Jorgensen The golden leaves and the beginning of cooler weather remind us that it is once again harvest season. Whether you are preserving end-of-the-season garden items or […]
Savor the Flavors of Fresh Herbs and Spices
Author – Carolyn Washburn Among the most tantalizing smells and flavors that come from your garden or kitchen emerge from fresh herbs and spices. These fragrant flavors add much to […]
Resource Roundup – Problems with Tomatoes
We’ve rounded up the resources that will give you the tips and advice you might be looking for to help your tomato crop be more successful this year. From […]
Best Vegetables for the Wastach Front
Whether or not you have a green thumb, tips for gardening made easier are always helpful. With the planting season here, you may be wondering if there is a better […]