USU Extension Gardening podcasts

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Can You Start a Late Season Garden? Oct 09, 2020

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This time of year, things are starting to mature from our late garden like beans, corn, pumpkins. It's also a good time to begin to think about planting a late fall garden. The air temperatures are cool, but the soil temperatures are warm. Rick Heflebower, USU Extension horticulturist in Washington County discusses some options.

Fall Garden Frost and Cover Crops Oct 09, 2020

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Dan Drost, USU Extension vegetable specialist discusses protecting your garden from frost and gives suggestions for cover crops you can plant now.

Fall Fruit Tree Care Oct 09, 2020

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Teryl Roper, USU Extension pomologist discusses Fall fruit tree care. During September the last of the peaches and apples will be harvested. At the end of the season, it's time to begin preparing fruit trees for the cold weather that will surely come. The idea is to not do things that encourage growth. Here are some ideas to consider.

How to Know when Your Melons are Ripe Aug 27, 2020

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Utah State University vegetables specialist Dan Drost talks about melon harvesting

USU Extension Gardening Resources Aug 05, 2020

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Utah State University Extension vegetables specialist Dan Drost discusses helpful tips which can be founds at garden.usu.edu

Murder Hornet (Asian Giant Hornet) Jul 08, 2020

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Utah State University entomologist Diane Alston talks about the Asian Giant Hornet or what some people are calling the Murder Hornet. You may have heard of this insect; it is a large hornet or wasp. It is one and a half to two inches long- so about the size of a matchbox.

The Lifecycle of Cicadas Jun 26, 2020

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Utah State University Extension entomologist Diane Alston discusses the secret lives of Cicadas

Safe Interactions with Summer Wildlife Jun 26, 2020

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Utah State University Extension wildlife specialist Terry Messmer discusses how to have safe interactions with wildlife this summer.

Teach Your Children About Baby Wildlife May 30, 2020

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Utah State University Extension Wildlife Specialist Terry Messmer gives some tips on interacting with baby wildlife.

Utah State University Extension Free Pest Advisories May 30, 2020

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Utah State University Extension entomologist Diane Alston explains how to get press yard and garden pest advisories.