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If you have a garden or are a plant and flower enthusiast who hasn't taken the plunge into your own garden yet, visiting public gardens can be a great way to get new ideas. These beautiful places give ...

The Idaho Botanical Garden has officially broken ground on the first phase of its 10-acre expansion project. The expansion will unfold in three stages, covering 10 acres at a time — eventually ...

Gardening is a way of life for some but a timeless hobby for many. Once the basics have been mastered, advanced gardeners can elevate their skills for the stunning scene and bountiful sustainable ...

The Idaho Master Gardeners will give people the opportunity to learn the basics of vegetable gardening on Monday February 23. The course will be taught by Veteran Idaho Master Gardeners, Pat Baillie ...

BOISE, Idaho — Over the last few weeks, many Idaho gardeners have been posting pictures of some of the nasty little garden pests that have been munching on flowers, fruits and vegetable plants, ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

Extended heat or cooler-than-usual temperatures can cause bitter cucumbers. Why do my cucumbers taste bitter? What causes blossom end rot? Find answers to common garden problems and solutions to keep ...

Vegetables picked over a seven—or eight-month period not only decrease the amount of preserving necessary but also provide a continuous source of fresh vegetables for the family table. In planning ...

Vegetable gardening is an exercise in patience. Sweet potatoes can take more than 100 days to ripen; some tomato and watermelon varieties require five months. But there are ways to shorten the wait.

Gardening in Idaho can be challenging. The growing season is short, many areas are at high elevations, and frost can come early or late, which limits the types of crops gardeners can grow. Luckily, ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...