USU Extension Gardening podcasts

Latest Episodes:

Time to Evaluate Aging Fruit Trees Sep 10, 2019

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USU Extension fruit tree specialist Teryl Roper discusses the problem of dealing older, taller fruit trees and why you might want to consider replanting.

Stink Bug Summer Sep 10, 2019

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USU Extension entomologist Diane Alston explains what Stink bugs are, why this was the Summer of Stink bugs and what you can do to control them.

Heat Help for Your Vegetables with Dan Drost Aug 14, 2019

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Dan Drost, USU Extension Vegetables specialist gives some tips on getting your garden through heat waves.

Summer Stinging Pests Jul 31, 2019

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USU Extension Entomologist discusses summer's most common stinging pests and how to avoid them.

Irrigating Fruit Trees Jul 31, 2019

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Teryl Roper, USU Extension Pomologist discusses watering fruit trees. Fruit trees that don't receive enough water will have stunted growth and the leaves may wilt, curl and sunburn. Fruit can also be affected, resulting in fruit that is small, shriveled and sunburned. Thus, irrigating trees is very important during the spring, summer and fall in arid Utah.

July Vegetable Gardening Tips with Dan Drost Jul 11, 2019

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Dan Drost, USU Extension Vegetables Specialist gives tips for July Gardening

The Benefit of Spiders Jul 09, 2019

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USU Extension entomologist Diane Alston explains all the benefits of spiders. Late summer and early fall is a peak time for spider activity. They are mating and laying eggs and getting ready to survive the winter.

Electric Pressure Cookers Not Safe for Canning Jul 08, 2019

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According USU Extension Home Economist Cathy Merrill who teaches food safety and preservation in Utah County, electric pressure cookers such as the Instant Pot have become popular home kitchen appliances. They can do almost everything, except canning.

July Pests - Elm Seed Bug Jul 08, 2019

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USU Extension entomologist Diane Alston discusses July Pests. One of the newer invasives that came to us from Europe via Idaho and now is in northern Utah is called the elm seed bug.

Summer Garden Pests Jul 02, 2019

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USU Extension entomologist discusses how to control common summer garden insects such as leaf miners and grasshoppers.