Flowers Shrubs and Ornamentals
Whether you are planning one American chestnut in your yard or planning to establish a plantation with hundreds of trees, there are some basic planning, planting and maintenance activities you...
Whether you are planning one black cherry tree in your yard or planning to establish a plantation with hundreds of trees, there are some basic planning, planting and maintenance activities you...
Black Walnut is one of the most-highly prized North American hardwoods. A tasty nut crop and aesthetically pleasing characteristics make black walnut an attractive choice for Idaho landowners with...
Bumble Bee Parasites and Conservation in the Pacific Northwest
Nearly thirty species of native bumble bee call the Pacific Northwest home and provide important pollination services, even pollinating certain crops more effectively than honey bees. With this in...
Carpathian Walnut is known for its outstanding nut qualities and fine wood and aesthetic characteristics. Whether you are planning one tree in your yard or planning to establish a plantation with...
Designing an Edible Landscape in Idaho
$5 A successful edible landscape results from good planning, thoughtful design and regular maintenance. Edible yards can be eye-catching while expanding the capacity for home food production.
Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes
Home landscaping is an important part of a community's resistance to wildfire. Learn what plants can help you create an attractive environment and reduce the risk of fire. Authors: Amy Jo...
Growing Apples for Local Markets in Cold Climates
Offers the basics for getting started in a small scale commercial apple orchard, including sections on rootstocks, apple varieties, training and pruning, winter protection, fertility and...
Growing Blueberries in the Inland Northwest & Intermountain West
Highbush and lowbush blueberries are native to North America and can be harvested two to three years after planting. This publication covers selecting a growing site, recommended cultivars,...
Growing Currants, Gooseberries and Jostaberries in the Inland Northwest and Intermountain West
This 21-page publication provides basic information on growing these fruits, which are common in Europe. Includes detailed lists of recommended cultivars, as well as information on fertilization,...
Growing Raspberries and Blackberries in the Inland Northwest & Intermountain West
Raspberries and blackberries have similar growing requirements and offer a market advantage to commercial growers, providing local customers with high-quality fruit. This publication covers,...
Growing Saskatoons in the Inland Northwest and Intermountain West
Saskatoons are shrubs that bear blueberry-like edible fruit. Popular in Canada, this superfood, a powerful antioxidant, is gaining the interest of U.S. growers, who know it by other names like...
Growing Small-Fruit Crops in Short-Season Gardens
Choosing hardy and early maturing small-fruit varieties is critical to gardening success as is using proper maintenance techniques. Part of the Short-Season, High-Altitude Gardening series, this...
Growing Strawberries in the Inland Northwest & Intermountain West
This publication covers selecting a growing site, recommended cultivars, preparing the site, planting, training, irrigation, fertilization, weed control, winter protection, pest and disease...
Growing Tree Fruits in Short-Season Gardens
Producing your own backyard tree fruit in Idaho's harsher climates can be difficult, but it isn't impossible. There are many types of apples, apricots, cherries, pears and plums that you can...
$3 From a leading huckleberry expert comes the information you need to start your own attempts at growing huckleberries at home or for market. This publication covers plant and growing site...
Hardwoods 101: Planning, Planting and Maintenance
Whether you are planning one hardwood tree in your yard or planning to establish a plantation with hundreds of trees, there are some basic planning, planting and maintenance activities that will...
Native Plant Landscaping: Curb Appeal and Low Water Use
Many property owners don't fully realize that native plants are economical and effective solutions for use in landscape design, particularly since Idaho's climate is so weather-dependent. This...
Excellent wood qualities, adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions, superb wildlife value and vivid fall coloration all make Oaks an attractive selection for alternative tree crops for...
Royal Paulownia has very special physical and cultural needs. But with the right site and cultural practices, paulownia could be a successful alternative tree crop for Idaho private landowners.
Phytophthora Bleeding Canker of Maple Trees
Bleeding canker has recently been observed on mature maple trees in southern Idaho. The causal agent is Phytophthora cactorum, a plant pathogen capable of infecting over 200 tree species. Given its...
Planning and Planting a Five-Row Windbreak
A properly designed and maintained windbreak provides many benefits to you and the environment including home energy conservation, improved crop yields, snow drift control and more. Read about...
Propagating Shrubs, Vines, and Trees from Stem Cuttings
Adding more greenery to your home landscape? Tired of buying so many trees and shrubs to do it? A possible alternative is to use stem cuttings from your current trees and shrubs to make more, a...
Propagation of Plants by Grafting and Budding
This handbook is well illustrated with clear photographs and drawings. It covers terms used in budding and grafting, tools and materials, grafting and budding factors, kinds of grafts, budding...
Learn how to nurture the development of a healthy tree structure in young shade trees in this Idaho Green Thumb How-to on pruning. After a brief overview, an Extension specialist discusses the...
Learn how to plan, establish and care for windbreaks, shelterbelts and living snow fences in this 48-page booklet. Along with covering windbreak design, the authors (two foresters) discuss how to...
Verticillium Wilt of Trees in Idaho
Verticillium wilt is a devastating soilborne disease to over three hundred plants worldwide, including trees, shrubs, fruits and vegetables. Given the fungi’s wide range, whose infection in trees...