We are in a drought. Farmers are having their irrigation shut off. Municipalities are limiting when and how much homeowners can irrigate. Temperatures are soaring, and where does i…
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’…
This column was originally published on June 28, 2020. 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 do…
There are certain plants that are common in all home gardens such as potatoes, corn, and peas. Less planted vegetables including Swiss chard, kohlrabi, and eggplant. But there is o…
Living in the potato state and being surrounded by fields of potatoes, most people take this humble tuber for granted. Adding to their commonness, they are also inexpensive in the …
There is nothing as interesting and enjoyable as spending time in the forests or mountain areas in Idaho. Whether it’s the beauty, the quiet, the trees, the interesting rocks, th…
Throughout the growing season I receive gardening questions related to the timing in the season we are at, and I thought it might be good to address some common questions in case y…
Apple trees are the most reliable large fruiting trees in eastern Idaho, and since they are planted in almost every yard, there also tends to be a high incidence of apple-related d…
With Memorial Day coming up in the next couple of weeks, many people are shopping for garden mums and potted plants to adorn the graves of loved one who have passed away. From a ga…
When deciding where to place a plant, it’s always best to select the right plant for that particular location, rather than trying to change the location to accommodate the ne…
Fertilizing and managing the nutrient needs of your garden and landscape is a science where we can determine the exact amounts and application rates to apply, yet can be tricky due…
You may have had the unlucky experience this spring of finding that one side of your pine trees has turned brown, while the rest of the tree has stayed green and looks good. If thi…
