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…
You walk onto your lawn during the spring and summer and start noticing either little rings of small mushrooms or light brown rings in your lawn. You may wonder what happened or wh…
One of the most mundane jobs in the world is mowing your lawn. You get into the habit of doing it on a certain day, get it done, it looks nice, and then you’re happy it’s o…
Most young people have never lived in a home with a root cellar on the property, as the advent of refrigeration, and the ability to buy fresh produce year-round in a grocery store …
As the summer progresses and temperature’s rise, proper watering is critical to keep your plants happy, as well as to prevent issues in the future. A general rule of thumb is to …
We all have a north side to our homes, outbuildings, or other structures where there is very little sun and shady most of the day. Too often, these places are neglected, ignored, o…
As we recover from the frosts and snow from the last couple weeks, hopefully we can turn a corner and move forward with warm temperatures and get our plants really growing. I want …
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…
