Growing can mean so many things, but I would like to recommend a method of growing that most people never consider. Try growing your crops vertically and use the area above where t…
Idaho is known for many things such as incredible natural scenery, short growing seasons, cold winters, and a relatively low cost of living compared to states to the west of us. Yo…
As many home gardeners try to be more self-sufficient and cut gardening costs, they look to starting their own plants at home. You can have great success with the right tools. Star…
We are at the point in our growing season where starting a berry patch sounds like a great idea. People are envisioning home grown fresh fruit being picked and eaten, or turned int…
Most times when we think of gardening, we envision a nicely laid out plot of straight rows of beans, corn, and other garden veggies. Often, we don’t consider other opportunities …
On December 6th, the University of Idaho Extension in Fremont County will be offering a seminar that will be of interest to anyone who applies chemicals commercially, or on their f…
Sometimes known as “southwest injury”, sunscald on trees is damage to the bark on the side of the tree facing the sun, which in our area is the southwest. Sunscald can occur in…
Birds bring many wonderful attributes in our yards and landscapes but can also cause issues in our gardens by eating fruit or picking seeds out of the ground. Thankfully, there are…
Fruit trees are fascinating plants. Some bloom early; some bloom later. Some require another variety of their species for cross-pollination, while others are self-pollinating. Some…
We all have pests come into our yards and cause problems with our landscapes, gardens, trees, and bushes. These pests can range from small grubs that eat the grassroots in our lawn…
Raising chickens in your backyard might sound outlandish, but it’s seen increased popularity over the last decade. It started with the recession, which ignited a large intere…
This may sound like a sad or morbid gardening article title, but it’s better to know what mistakes cause tree death than to not know and repeat the mistake yourself. It may seem …
