The Green Thumb
Every Friday at 4:48 p.m. and Every Monday at 7:42 a.m. and 8:42 a.m.
Utah State University Extension specialists offer timely advice and gardening tips for all seasons from caring for your summer lawn to keeping your indoor plants thriving during the winter months.
Tune in Fridays during All Things Considered and Mondays during Morning Edition for The Green Thumb.
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Dan Drost shares his tips for how to pick which plants to buy, when to get them out in your garden, and how to help them grow well in the right conditions. -
This is the perfect time of year to plant fruit trees. They're a great plant to have if you have the space for them. Here's a couple of tips to keep them happy. -
As the snow melts and temperatures start warming across Utah, you may be starting to think about your lawn again. Early spring, however, is a time of year when a little patience can go a long way. -
Fresh produce is hard to resist, but with Utah's unpredictable climate, it's better to wait for warmer weather before planting cool season crops. -
March if officially the start of the gardening season — I hope you're ready. -
Aphids are little, soft-bodied insects that can suck the life out of your fruit trees. Here are some tips to prevent them infesting your garden. -
February has arrived, and the weather is still lovely. It's almost good enough to get out in the garden. Here's what you can do to be garden-ready come spring. -
Seed catalogs are designed to sell plants, and that often means bold promises. With some precautions, you can be a much more successful gardener when ordering from them. -
As you're sitting inside looking at the snow waiting for it to melt, here are some things to keep in mind when it comes to fruit trees. -
With the weather being particularly unpredictable this winter, homeowners and people with grass should be aware of winterkill and how their grass may be affected.
