Welcome to Utah State University cooperative extension in Salt Lake County.  The Salt Lake County Extension provides informal education to you through workshops, mass media, demonstrations, 4-H clubs, Master Gardener Volunteers, telephone consultations, individual and group meetings, and educational bulletins.

Our focus is to provide unbiased research based educational programs that will enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the Salt Lake County. 

Please use the links to the left to find information on your desired topic.
To all interested Master Gardener Apprenticies: Thank you for coming to our orientation.  Please mail or fax your application to our office and note "Attention: Maggie Shao". 
 
Utah State University Extension Salt Lake County
2001 South State Street, #S1200
Salt Lake City, UT 84190-2350
Fax: 801-468-3174

 Upcoming Classes and Events

 

Pressure Canner Canning.  Our Home Economist will test your canner for free on Thursdays from 12:00 - 4:00 pm.  Bring your lid.  This service is FREE.
 
Oct 14,  2008 (Tuesday) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Cost is $10 for General Public, $50 for Bankruptcy filers. 
Oct 14 2008 (Tues). 12:00PM - 1:00 PM.  USU Extension welcomes Al Bingham, author of the acclaimed book “The Road to 850”.  Discover the 33 elements which raise or drop your credit score. Arm yourself with the strategies to raise your score.

Oct 18th (Sat) 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Topics include how to: prepare financially, determine the right home for you, find 1st time homebuyer grant programs, shop for a realtor, lender and title company, close the deal and handle life as a home owner.

  

 Check Out Our Sept / Oct 2008 Newsletter

On The Home Front Topics Include:
    
  • Credit Reports and Credit Scores
  • Gas Prices, Something to Consider
  • The Benefits of Canning
  • Eating Healthy on a Gluten-Free Diet                                     
Gardener 's Grapevine Topics Include:
    
  • Plant Profile: Chinese Evergreens
  • The Facts about Camel Spiders
  • Bark Splitting on Woody Plants linked to Glyphosate
  • Plant NOW for Spring Color
  • Planting Garlic for a Spring Harvest                                                                                      

 Recent News

  • Oct 3, 2008 - Can You Say "No?" Yes!
  • Sept 30, 2008 - Make Hobo Spiders Hit the Road
  • Sept 19, 2008 - Conference Focuses on Afterschool Professionals
  • Sept 15, 2008 - Bark Splitting Caused by Common Herbicide
  • Sept 11, 2008 - Deter Deer from Dining on Your Garden
  • Sept 5, 2008 - Trees Are Green in Many Ways
  • Sept 3, 2008 - Farmland Assessment Act
  • Sept 2, 2008 - Digital TV is Coming Like It or Not

      

     Recent Multimedia

     Recent Publications

     Did You Know?

     Check out USU's Integrated Pest Management Website!

    USU has a wonderful resource for home gardeners.  Here you will find weekly updates that highlight upcoming pest concerns for home gardeners.  Also listed are current insect and disease sightings and outbreak predictions.  The advisory is intended to be as relevant and timely as possible.  http://utahpests.usu.edu

     Things to Download

     
    Download this Calendar highlighting Gardening tips for each month. You'll find information on General gardening along with tips for care of your Trees and Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Fruits and Vegetables, and your Lawn. It also includes what plants are in color and season.

     

    Download and print our bookmark! 

    It's filled with information on how to contact our specialists, find out about our classes, and sign up for our newsletter.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


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