There are three types of tomatoes based on growth habit: determinate, semi-determinate and indeterminate. In reality, there are only two growth types — determinate and indetermin…
Some yards are large and some are small. Some gardens are large and some are small. Some gardeners can spread their gardens out and some need to take advantage of every inch availa…
Most of the potatoes and grain have been planted to take advantage of early spring moisture, but growth is slow. It’s been a cold spring. Soil temperature is critical for good ge…
Powdery mildew in eastern Idaho is most common in the cucurbits — cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, melons, and gourds. This past year was the first time I had a significant infestati…
Corn is a warm-season grass and prefers temperatures between 60 – 80-degrees Fahrenheit. After you have purchased your sweet corn seed, don’t get too anxious about planting…
Corn is a new world crop. It was grown for thousands of years by Native Americans, but was unheard of in the old world, despite what the Bible says. Sweet corn is a relatively rece…
Courtesy Utah State University Extension Office Later this summer, many of us will enjoy the bursting flavor of sweet corn. Approximately 70% of the world supply of hybrid, tempera…
When it comes to gardens —- flowers or vegetables — there are two elements of eastern Idaho’s spring weather that should be considered every year — temperature …
Apples are the most common tree fruit grown in eastern Idaho. The trees can live for several decades, but it is more common to see them decline in production after about 20 – 40 …
Composting produces excellent fertilizer for garden soil, and the better the soil, the better your plants will do. Some gardeners call it “black gold” because it’…
Pruning is both an art and a science. In order to prune properly, you should understand the types of pruning cuts and the difference between good cuts and bad cuts. There are two b…
In honor of the North American Invasive Species Awareness week we’re going to be taking a closer look at managing weeds. Weeds do not recognize property boundaries. My weeds …
