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Gardening tips from Utah State University Extension Horticulturists

Taun Beddes


    • May 11, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 119 EPISODES


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    How to Keep Your Gardening Tools Sharp

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 4:34


    Utah State University Extension horticulturists Taun Beddes and Mike Caron discuss how and why to keep your garden tools at their sharpest 

    Taking the Pain Out of Gardening

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 12:03


    Gabriela Murza, Utah State University Extension health and wellness specialist, gives some tips on reducing some of the aches and pains of gardening. 

    Gardening with Severe Water Restrictions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 5:38


    Taun Beddes, Utah State University Extension horticulturist discusses gardening options for this summer of drought

    How to Understand Hardiness Zones

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 2:12


    Will your new plants survive the winter? A guide to understanding hardiness zones when you buy new plants. 

    Alternatives to a Grass Lawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 2:23


    Some new ideas for replacing your grass lawn to save water this summer 

    Make a Gardening Checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 1:36


    A few tips to get you started this Spring 

    Pre Winter Garden Preparation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 2:12


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Dan Drost discusses final garden preparations before winter arrives 

    How to Prevent Winter Tree Sunburn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 2:19


    Teryl Roper, Utah State University Extension fruit tree specialist, discusses ways to protect your trees from winter sunburn. 

    The Myth of the the Cute House Mouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 2:21


    Utah State University Wildlife specialist Terry Messmer debunks the myth of the sleepy Christmas mouse. 

    When is the Best Time to Pick Apples?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 2:03


    Utah State University Extension pomologist, Teryl Roper discusses "when to know it's time to pick your apples?"  

    Watering During a Drought

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 11:40


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes and USU Extension turf Specialist Kelly Kopp discuss strategies for watering during a drought. 

    Why Aren't My Tomatoes Ripening?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 8:14


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses common causes of delayed ripening of tomatoes 

    Preparing Your Trees for the Winter Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 2:21


    Teryl Roper, Utah State University Extension palmologist, gives some tips on summer and fall tree care that can help your trees survive the coming winter. 

    Vegetable Care in the Summer Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 2:17


    Dan Drost, Utah State University Extension vegetables specialist, gives some tips for summer heat garden care. 

    Elm Seed Bug Identification and Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 9:14


    Taun Beddes, Utah State University Extension horticulturist discusses a new invasive species called the Elm Seed Bug 

    Best Practices During Drought

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 11:46


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes and USU Extension turf specialist Kelly Kopp discuss drought and lawn issues and solutions. 

    Garden Tips for July

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 2:02


    Utah State University horticulturists give their tips for July Gardening 

    Garden Vegetable Pest Management 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 2:20


    Utah State University Extension entomologist Diane Alston gives a quick overview of treatment for common summer vegetable pests 

    Water Stress, Pests, Plant Disease or All Three?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 11:57


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses how to tell what's wrong with your lawn and plants if you see browning. 

    Alternative Lawns: Clover and Yarrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 7:47


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses using clover and yarrow as lawn alternatives. 

    Managing Mid-Summer Heat in the Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 1:58


    Rick Heflebower, Utah State University Extension horticulturist in Washington County (the hottest place in Utah) gives some tips on water management and protecting your garden 

    Diseases and Treatments for Sycamore Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 16:47


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses common diseases and treatments for Sycamore and London Plane Trees with Savannah Peterson 

    How to Get Along With Urban Wildlife During the Drought

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 2:03


    Just as humans must learn to adapt to changes in water availability during a drought, so must wildlife. Less water means less available habitat for wildlife, and since Utah is home to a sizable number of wildlife species, prolonged drought can create a perfect storm for human-wildlife conflict at the urban-wildland interface. Utah State University Extension wildlife specialist Terry Messmer discusses solutions. 

    Common Fruit Tree Problems and Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 2:02


    Did your fruit trees flower and set fruit this spring? If not, what can you do to encourage flowering and fruit sets? In this segment, we'll explore some common problems and how to mitigate them. Utah State University Extension pomologist Tyrel Roper offers some solutions. 

    Drought Stress on Walnut and Pine Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 12:02


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses drought stress and diseases of walnut and pine trees. 

    Learn More about "Bee Cities"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 2:05


    Utah State University Extension entomologist Diane Alston discusses "Bee City" designation and the importance of pollinators. 

    All About Earwigs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 10:55


    Taun Beddes, Utah State University Extension horticulturist and prolific podcaster explains the history of earwigs and gives tips for trapping and controlling them. 

    June Gardening Shade and Water Saving Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 2:21


    Utah State University vegetables specialist Dan Drost gives some tips on shade and water conservation for you garden in June. 

    How to Fertilize Fruit Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 2:14


    Utah State University pomologist Teryl Roper discusses how and when to fertilize fruit trees. 

    Reasonable Lawn Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 13:05


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses reasonable expectations for your lawn this summer and how to combat Creeping Spurge, Dandelions and Crabgrass. 

    Easy-to-Grow Plants in the Intermountain West

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 10:17


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes give his suggestions for easy-to-grow plants in the Intermountain West.  Hummingbird Mint, Catmint, and Stella D'Oro Daylily, Bosnian Pine

    How to Plant Fruit Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 1:48


    Utah State University Extension pomologist Teryl Roper discusses best practices for planting new fruit trees. 

    Time to Plant Warm Weather Vegetables

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 2:19


    Utah State University Extension vegetables specialist Dan Drost gives time tip on spring vegetable planing. 

    Spring Planting Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 12:56


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes answers common spring planting questions such as "when to plant warm season vegetables and how to plant grass seed. 

    Treatments for Iron Chlorosis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 10:41


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses cause and treatments for iron chlorosis. 

    The Cicadas are Coming!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 2:14


    Diane Alston, Utah State University Extension entomologist discusses cicadas. Spring is a time to explore and learn about many kinds of insects as they emerge from their overwintering states and habitats. Cicadas are an interesting group of insects for multiple reasons. They are prehistoric-looking insects and spend the majority of their lives underground feeding on plant roots, especially trees and shrubs. This occurs in their immature or nymphal stage. 

    Drought Tolerant Plants May also Resist Pests

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 2:10


    Diane Alston, Utah State University Extension entomologist, discusses research on drought tolerance and pest resistance. 

    How to Successfully Grow Raspberries

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 20:04


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes discusses how to successfully grow raspberries 

    How We Might Stop Bark Beetles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 2:11


    Utah State University Extension entomologist Diane Alston discusses experimental treatments to stop Bark Beetles from eating your trees. 

    How to Select Fruit Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 1:46


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Rick Heflebower gives a few tips on choosing fruit trees. 

    April Vegetable Planting Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 2:14


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Rick Heflebower gives his tips on planting April vegetables. 

    Common Questions about Fruit Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 6:53


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes answers common questions about fruit trees in the Intermountain West. 

    Spring Turf Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 15:54


    Utah State University Extension horticulturist Taun Beddes answers common questions about turf care in the Intermountain West. 

    Easy to Grow Shade Tolerant Perennials

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 7:52


    Utah State University horticulturist Taun Beddes gives his suggestions for easy to grow shade tolerant perennials.

    Considerations for Backyard Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 2:02


    COVID-19 has caused all to change and adapt to new social distancing guidelines to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on their lives and communities.  In response to social distancing guidelines, innovative Utahns have engaged in new activities that still allow for family contact and explore new adventures. These activities have included increased participation in outdoor recreation and backyard agriculture to include gardening and chicken.

    Seed Shopping for 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 2:04


    Rich Heflebower, USU Extension horticulturist in Washington County, discusses his seed choices for 2021.   

    Look Out for Lawn Mold

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 1:50


    Kelly Kopp, USU Extension Turf Specialist discusses Lawn Mold. The term mold describes several fungal species that have a fuzzy appearance, especially when found on that loaf of bread in the back of the pantry that you forgot about.

    Understanding Winter Wildlife

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 2:09


    Terry Messmer, Utah State University Wildlife specialists, discusses common habits of winter wildlife and how to prepare yourself. 

    If You Are Lucky Enough to Have Citrus Trees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 2:01


    Rick Heflebower, Utah State University Extension horticulturist in Washington County, discusses winter care of citrus trees 

    Shopping for Seeds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 2:16


    Rick Heflebower, USU Extension horticulturist in Washington County gives some tips on sorting through all the seed catalogs and online offers. 

    Can You Start a Late Season Garden?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 2:10


    This time of year, things are starting to mature from our late garden like beans, corn, pumpkins. It's also a good time to begin to think about planting a late fall garden. The air temperatures are cool, but the soil temperatures are warm. Rick Heflebower, USU Extension horticulturist in Washington County discusses some options. 

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