USU Extension Gardening podcasts

Latest Episodes:

Herbicide: Dos and Don'ts May 06, 2020

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Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses controversies surrounding home-brew herbicides versus commercially available products such as Roundup.

Wildlife and Human Disease Transfer Apr 29, 2020

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Terry Messmer, USU Extension Wildlife Specialist discusses the history of animal to human disease transfer

Sprinkler System Checkup Apr 29, 2020

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USU Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses home irrigation systems; how to monitor them and new apps that can help regulated them.

April Garden Update with Dan Drost Apr 24, 2020

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Utah State University Extension vegetables specialist gives April gardening updates.

When to Start Planting Apr 24, 2020

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Rick Heflebower, USU Extension horticulturist in Washington County discusses planting dates for Northern and Southern Utah.

How Many Seeds Should I Buy? Mar 30, 2020

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Rick Heflebower, Utah State University Extension horticulturist in Washington County discusses seed scarcity and planning for your vegetable garden this year.

How Prune Fruit Trees Mar 30, 2020

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Teryl Roper, Utah State University Extension pomologist explains the basic of fruit tree pruning.

Utah Vegetable Pest Advisory for Late March 2020 Mar 26, 2020

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Nick Volesky, USU Extension Vegetable Integrated Pest Management associate discusses common pests in the greenhouse.

How to Start Seeds in March Mar 06, 2020

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Utah State University Extension vegetables specialist Dan Drost gives some quick tips on starting seeds.

Fire Flies and Glow Worms Mar 06, 2020

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Utah State University Extension entomologist Diane Alston discusses the benefits and characteristics of fire flies and glow worms.