What to Do When the Freezer Goes out
The recent wind storms have left many people without power. The potential loss of food in refrigerators and freezers is a cause for concern. Consider these tips: 1. Keep refrigerator […]
Smartphones and Wildlife a Bad Combination
In recent weeks, curious but misguided wildlife watchers in national parks have had unfortunate encounters with wildlife. In one case, the meeting resulted in someone taking a trip to the […]
Checklist for September Yard and Garden Tasks
Fall is in the air, which may make you want to hang up the rake. Don’t give up just yet, though – you are coming in the home stretch. Consider these […]
The Benefits of Family Routines in Uncertain Times
What have the last several months looked like for your family? Remote work, remote learning, teaching and tutoring children at home during the pandemic have, at times, tested both students […]
Is Crabgrass Making You Crabby? Six Tips to Help
We often label any weedy grass as crabgrass; however, not all of them are crabgrass. For example, if you have weedy grass growing in April and May, it is not […]
Making Sense of Home Canning
It’s food preservation season – that much-anticipated time when home gardeners and farmers market enthusiasts get to preserve the harvest. While many people know and understand basic freezing and dehydrating […]
August Yard and Garden Checklist
The heat is on, and yards and gardens are trying to keep up with the temperatures. Consider these tips from the USU Extension Gardeners Almanac to keep your garden thriving this month. […]
Know How to “Go” When Nature Calls in Utah’s Outdoors
Summer is the perfect time to head outdoors, but more people camping, hiking and biking on public lands means more people who have to “go” in places without bathroom facilities. […]
Iron Chlorosis: Symptoms, Causes and Solutions
Many landscape trees planted in Utah are highly susceptible to iron chlorosis, which is caused by a lack of available iron in the soil and results in the yellowing of […]
Staycations a Great Option This Summer
Family vacations are a great time to bond as a family and get away from work and other responsibilities. However, this year it may be wiser to use vacation funds […]