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Salt Lake County Extension

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.

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 Upcoming Classes

 
April 8th (Tuesday) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Cost is $10 for General Public, $50 for Bankruptcy filers. 
The Psychology of Money   (flyer)                                    
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.
Landscaping With Native Plants - April 9                                                 Garden Soils, the Secret to a Better Harvest - April 16th                        
Herb Gardening - April 30th

Opening The Door To Home Ownership  (flyer)                                      April 16 (Wednesday)  5:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Register by the 11th.               $15 per household.    
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.

 

 Check Out Our Mar / Apr 2008 Newsletter

On The Home Front Topics Include:
 
  • Which Debt Should I Pay Off First?
  • Money-Talk Tips
  • Credit Card Tips
  • Uncommon Knowledge About St. Patrick's Day
  • Spring Has Sprung: Time To Get Moving                  
Gardener 's Grapevine Topics Include:
    
  • Start Vegetable Seedlings At Home
  • What Does Organic Really Mean?
  • 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year
  • Spring Is In the Air - Time To Garden
  • Water Conservation, It's Everyone's Responsibility.  Slow The Flow - Save H20
 

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 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

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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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