The KSL Greenhouse Show

maple syrup buckets on trees, local maple syrup in utah is difficult to get...

Mitchell von Puttkammer

Project aims to make local maple syrup more available

Can you buy local maple syrup? You can, but it's not easy. Utah State University is trying to change that with the Maple Tree Tapping Project.

5 months ago

Renewal pruning is the process of going inside the shrub and removing anywhere from 20% to 25% of t...

Michelle Lee

What is renewal pruning?

Many of KSL Greenhouse listeners have asked questions about pruning. To help answer some of them, KSL Greenhouse Hosts Taun and Maria introduced a process called renewal pruning.

6 months ago

Seed-starting kits are available. These can be convenient because they include the soil, the trays,...

Michelle Lee

Here’s how to start your seeds indoors

The time for spring seed starting is here. Here are some of the basics that you need to know before starting seeds indoors.

6 months ago

Tulips are bulbs that you plant in the fall so they can be ready in the spring. They typically come...

Michelle Lee

It’s time for tulips to bloom

Tulips are getting ready to bloom. If you planted these in the fall, your garden will soon be filled with bright and colorful bulbs.

6 months ago

There’s not a lot of options for dwarf fruit trees out there, but there’s enough in apples and ...

Michelle Lee

One of the topics the KSL Greenhouse show has been covering a lot these past few weeks is gardening in small spaces. Last week, Hosts Taun and Maria decided to continue this discussion, with the focus on dwarf fruit trees.

6 months ago

The first thing Sheriden wants you to consider is to only plant what you know you will eat. (Canva)...

Michelle Lee

Tips for gardening efficiently in small spaces

If you live on a small property, it can be challenging to build a nice, substantial garden for yourself. Fortunately, Horticulturist Sheriden Hansen has some tips.

7 months ago

cold frames shown, they help to extend your growing season...

Michelle Lee

Extend your growing season with cold frames

The changing seasons may make it difficult to grow vegetables year-round, but there are ways you can extend your growing season. JayDee Gunnell joined the KSL Greenhouse show to discuss how cold frames can help you garden for just a bit longer.

7 months ago

When you’re making your selections, you will want to avoid the trailing blackberries because they...

Michelle Lee

Selecting the best blackberry varieties to grow in northern Utah

Berries are one the most popular types of fruits that people like to grow in Utah. Last week on the KSL Greenhouse show, Taun and Maria gave some suggestions for the best blackberry varieties to grow in the northern Utah area.

7 months ago

Got a small yard? Don’t let that discourage you from planting! There are plenty of smaller fruits...

Michelle Lee

Fruits and vegetables you can grow in a small yard

Got a small yard? Don’t let that discourage you from planting! Horticulturist Liz Hamilton says there are plenty of smaller fruits and vegetables you can grow in a limited space.

7 months ago

Tilling can break up the soil structure. The no-till method can provide your plants with necessary ...

Michelle Lee

To till or not to till?

To till or not to till… It’s a common question gardeners ask around this time of year as they are starting to plan their gardens.

7 months ago

When asked if he has a compost bin himself, Taun said he instead uses a technique called slow compo...

Michelle Lee

What is slow composting?

When asked if he has a compost bin himself, Taun said he instead uses a technique called slow composting.

8 months ago

With cooler homes and lower light levels coming through the windows, plants don’t photosynthesize...

Michelle Lee

Caring for houseplants in the winter

Do you own any houseplants? There are different ways to take care of them depending on the season.

8 months ago

There are many kinds of ice melts available, but they generally come in salt form, with rock salt b...

Michelle Lee

Best practices for using ice melt without ruining your yard

Now that it’s officially winter, it’s time to start preparing for the snow. One thing that a lot of people use during snowy winters is ice melt, which can impact your yard.

8 months ago

Michelle Lee

Master gardener program in Utah

USU Extension Associate Professor Michael Caron joined the KSL Greenhouse show to talk about the Master Gardener program in Utah.

9 months ago

Are you looking for some delicious apple varieties in Utah? (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)...

Michelle Lee

Apple varieties you can find in Utah

Are you looking for some delicious apples? Pyne Farms Owner Kent Pyne joined Taun and guest co-host Dave on the KSL Greenhouse show last week, and he brought in some unique and popular apple varieties you can find here in Utah.

9 months ago

Because a lot of stone fruits don't completely adapt to Utah’s climate, you’ll often see Cytosp...

Michelle Lee

How to treat Cytospora canker on fruit trees

Need help treating Cytospora canker on your fruit trees? Read on to learn what the disease is, how to tell if your tree has it, and how you can help treat or prevent it.

10 months ago

One particular type of vole that tends to cause more damage in the fall and winter is the meadow vo...

Michelle Lee

Beware of voles in your lawn this time of year

Have you spotted any voles in your lawn lately? One particular type of vole that tends to cause more damage in the fall and winter is the meadow vole.

10 months ago

The very first step to prolonging your jack-o’-lanterns is to not carve them too soon. In this ca...

Michelle Lee

How to preserve your jack-o’-lanterns

Halloween is just days away, and what better way to decorate for the occasion than by carving jack-o’-lanterns?

10 months ago

Green patch of comfrey in a medicinal herb garden....

Michelle Lee

WATCH: Medicinal herb garden with the KSL Greenhouse

Sheriden Hansen from Utah State University Extension decided to grow a medicinal garden after learning about how herbs were used as medicine throughout history.