Measure and record the soil and air temperatures in your garden or use a trusted local source for tracking temperatures like The Growing Deg...

Preparing for Pest Pressure After a Warm Winter If your garden seems overrun with insects after a mild winter, you're likely spot-on. M...

Spring is a perfect time to plan for new intriguing colors and features in the yard. With all the common plants available in local stores an...

Spring is here!  The garden centers and plant sales are alive with color. Those pots bursting with open blooms are hard to resist—they deliv...

Soil blocking presents several advantages  for home gardeners, making it an  attractive option for those seeking efficient, sustainable, and...

Let Soil Temperature Be Your Guide in Southwest Idaho This unusually warm winter across southwest Idaho has many gardeners eager to head out...

Choosing the right tree in the Treasure Valley is about more than looks. Our landscapes demand plants that can handle real conditions due to...