History. Mourning. Reflection. Peace. These are all aspects that are present in the beautiful cemeteries throughout Utah Valley and across the state. The Memorial Day holiday is a time many visit these locations to remember family, friends and soldiers who paid the ultimate price — but ...
I have a planter box of strawberries. Last year it seems they became infested with some kind of worm that devours any of the berries that touched the soil. What are they and what can I do to get rid of them? These look like spotted snake millipedes. They are important decomposers and ...
We’ve received so many questions about watering and conservation that we’re repeating these tips for conserving water in your vegetable garden. Keep a good level of organic matter in your soil. Incorporating leaves, grass clippings and other organic material into the soil in the fall and ...
Everyone knows what we celebrate on the second Sunday in May. It's a time to toast the mothers throughout the country, to celebrate their successes and sacrifices. But it's a holiday that is only 112 years old and has evolved in ways that weren't always intended. Not only that, but the ...
Peppers are one of our most tender, chill-sensitive garden vegetables, but the weather forecast says us that warm-season vegetables planting time is finally here! For home gardeners who start their own transplants, their pepper seeds were started in mid-March and they have pepper plants that ...
May is the busiest month for most gardeners along the Wasatch Front. The average last frost date in this area is early to mid-May. This frost-free environment creates opportunities for a whole new set of warm-season crops. There is a lot to accomplish this month. Here are a few ...
A few years ago, at a library seed exchange, I came across a small cellophane packet with a few Yellow Eye dry shelling beans. Primarily cream in color, they had a rich ochre splotch on the side with a burgundy ring in the center. Can a bean’s appearance be charming? Well, I was charmed and ...
Every spring and summer, salespeople try to convince me that laying down a protective barrier of chemicals around my house is a great idea. They promise to kill all of the pests, like spiders and wasps, that homeowners would not want near their homes. They are shocked when I reply that I ...
It's impossible to avoid danger, even at home. Our houses may be our places of refuge but inside they often have toxic chemicals, medicines, dietary substances, insects and other potentially harmful objects. But while the risks are real, so is the support that is available — free of ...
Storytime with Mom, Dad or another caring adult is a great way to strengthen the relationship with the child in your life. The emotional closeness of snuggling up and sharing an adventure together is wonderful. You can also use stories to have conversations about feeling safe, connected or ...
