Shamrocks    are for  good luck and are a popular house  plant,  especially during St. Patrick’s Day.  Shamrocks are easy to grow if you fo...

Of all of the fruit I have grown in Idaho, my favorite is the apple - not just any apple, a 'Criterion' apple picked fresh off the ...

The best way to begin preparing your soil is with a  soil test.   Your local  University of Idaho Extension  office can help you with thi...

Gopher Snake ( Pituophis catenifer) These snakes live in our area and they are a beneficial predator. Gopher snakes are muscular, long ser...

photo taken by UI Brad Beckman Last Saturday, Sheila Anderson from Trinity Community Gardens in Nampa, and Roberta Ireland, Advan...

When working as a Master Gardener for the Cooperative Extension Service at public events, I am amazed at how many p...