Top 10 // Veggies and Herbs to Grow in Cool, Wet Weather
Don’t let a wet spring dampen your spirits! Find out how you can utilize the cool, wet weather and make the most out of any rainy day in your garden. […]
Top 10 // How to Attract Bees and Butterflies
Create a buzz in your garden by attracting bees and butterflies! Not only are these little creatures beautiful and lively, bees and butterflies provide many benefits to your garden’s health. […]
New Utah Public Gardens Website!
Did you know that Utah has a variety of public gardens? These gardens span across Weber, Davis, Salt Lake, Utah and Washington County. Each garden is unique and provides different, […]
Be Careful! Frost is Still Likely
Although spring has sprung, be cautious when planting. These warm Utah temperatures have tempted gardeners to get a head start on their crops and gardens. But don’t be fooled! Utah […]
The Word on Bird Flu, It Might Affect You!
There has been quite a buzz about avian influenza, commonly called “bird flu”, but could it really affect you? If you have backyard chickens, then the answer is yes. Here […]
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 […]