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 |
- June 27, 2008 - Which Plastics Are Safe for Food Storage?
- June 24, 2008 - Good Hygiene Keeps Pools Safe for Everyone
- June 23, 2008 - Splended Blended Families
- June 18, 2008 - Mortgage Mania: Jump In or Hold Back?
- June 13, 2008 - Be Prepared for More Strange Weather
Upcoming Classes and Events |
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July 12, 26, August 9, 23 (Saturdays) 8:00 Am - 1:00 PM. Our Master Gardeners have a booth to answer your questions about your pest or plant problems and provide information about our services.
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July - August (Mondays except holidays) 1:00 - 4:00 PM. This Free service provided by Master Gardeners is open to anyone who needs assistance with their plant and pest problems.
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July 8 (Tuesday) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Cost is $10 for General Public, $50 for Bankruptcy filers.
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July 16 (Wednesday) 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Free class. Do you suffer from "buyer's guilt" after a trip to the store? Learn to recognize your emotional connections to money and how it impacts how you spend.
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Opening the Door to Home Ownership July 15 & 17, 2008 (Tues, Thu) 5:30 PM - 9:30 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.
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Lunch N' Learn - Happy Houseplants July 23, 2008 (Wed) 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Free class. Topics include proper maintenance, common mistakes, and identifying problems including common pests and disease problems.
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Day-Breaking Grounds - Free Horticulture Advice (flyer) You've got questions, Maggie Wolf, USU Extension Horticulturist has answers. Join her at her demonstration garden every Wednesday from June 4th through August 27th. 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Check Out Our July / Aug 2008 Newsletter |
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Recent Multimedia |
Recent Publications |
- Small Grains
- Endangered Species Protection Program
- Centipedes
- Scorpions
- Grasshoppers
- 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 |
Things to Download |
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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.
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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. |