Different parts of the Snake River Valley have experienced a damaging, but not killing frost a couple of weeks ago. Within the near future, we will inevitably be having a killing f…
It’s an understatement to say the Labor Day storm was impressive and caused a great deal of damage. Many people are now looking at their trees and wondering what they can do with…
Today’s youth have a plethora of entertainment options available to them — many that were not available 10 or 20 years ago. One activity that does not usually make the …
The days are growing shorter, shadows grow longer, and our night time temperatures are starting to drop. As Fall approaches, trees prepare for dormancy and stop focusing on branch …
Onions are a great crop to grow in eastern Idaho. They can tolerate our cool springs and are not overly complex to grow. Onions are moderate users of the three major nutrients, (Ni…
It is pretty much a “given” that fresh sweet corn is delicious, and if cared for correctly, it can be a relatively easy crop to grow. Sweet corn is a warm-season crop that will…
If your garden was a YMCA Rec. center, then right now we are swimming in zucchini and drowning in summer squash. Zucchini and other types of squash have tons of redeeming qualities…
Most homeowners want healthy, vigorous, and attractive lawns throughout the growing season. However, as lawns age, excessive thatch may accumulate and reduce those characteristics.…
We live in an arid, high altitude desert, and as part of that, we have high diurnal temperature swings, meaning the days get hot and the nights get cold. This is hard on plants tha…
It is always a little surprising how quickly summer goes by, and next thing you know we are having county fairs. Between the high temperatures of late and outdoor recreation being …
Every summer, I get phone calls about problems with tomatoes in people’s gardens. The most common malady is a leathery rotten spot on the bottom of the fruit, and by the time peo…
If you love trees, than producing your own fruit, or owning a small acreage orchard might be right for you. But before you start digging holes to plant trees, its critical you find…
