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.
Recent News |
- Apr 1, 2008 - Gnomes Attack Utah Gardens
- Mar 31, 2008 - Spruce Up Your Landscape with Shrubs
- Mar 21, 2008 - Unique Trees for Your Landscape
- Mar 13, 2008 - Translating Seed Packet Jargon
- Mar 7, 2008 - Prune, Don't Ruin Your Fruit Trees
- Mar 1, 2008 - 72 -Hour Emergency Kit for Children
Upcoming Classes |
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April 8th (Tuesday) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Cost is $10 for General Public, $50 for Bankruptcy filers.
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April 9 (Wed) 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Register by the 8th.
Why do intelligent people sometimes make foolish financial decisions? Insights from a great book on behavioral finance will be shared. Bring your lunch and enjoy.
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Landscaping With Native Plants - April 9 Garden Soils, the Secret to a Better Harvest - April 16th
Herb Gardening - April 30th
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Opening The Door To Home Ownership (flyer) April 16 (Wednesday) 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Register by the 11th. $15 per household. |
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April 16 (Wed) 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Register by the 15th.
Easy tips will be shared on being more environmentally
friendly in the garden, at home, and at work.
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Check Out Our Mar / Apr 2008 Newsletter |
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Quick Links |
- Review of the Socioeconomic Analysis
- West Nile Publication
- Keep Your Animals Safe from West Nile Virus
- Will West Nile Virus Affect Wild Game Birds?
- Facts About Avian Influenza, or "Bird Flu" - Update
Recent Publications |
- Small Grains
- Orchard Irrigation: Apple
- Orchard Irrigation: Peach
- Water-Wise Landscaping: Plant Maintenance
- Horehound in the Garden
- Winding Down for WInter
- Managing Stress in Stepfamilies
Did You Know? |
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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 |
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