Welcome to Utah State University cooperative extension in Salt Lake County.  The Salt Lake County Extension provides informal education to you through workshops, mass media, demonstrations, 4-H clubs, Master Gardener Volunteers, telephone consultations, individual and group meetings, and educational bulletins.

Our focus is to provide unbiased research based educational programs that will enhance the quality of life for the citizens of the Salt Lake County. 

Please use the links to the left to find information on your desired topic.

Master Gardener January Meeting - Consider Indoor Plants Jan 15, 2009, (Thur) 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.   It's the middle of winter, want to garden?  Consider indoor plants.  Heidi Wayman will cover the ABC's of indoor plants.  Class is FREE and open to the public.

Opening the Door to Home Ownership Jan 17, 2009 (Sat) 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Topics include how to: prepare financially, determine the right home for you, find 1st time homebuyer grant programs, shop for a realtor, lender and title company, close the deal and handle life as a home owner.

My Pyramid - A New Look at Nutrition and Health (SNAP class) Jan 21, 2009, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm OR 5:30 pm -7:00 pm Come take a look inside the Pyramid.  You will discover the balance to becoming a healthier YOU!  This class is FREE.

Personal Financial Management Class Jan 22, 2009 (Thu) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.  Class will cover basics of communication & personal planning, managing your money, buyer beware, restoring credit and the wise use of credit.

Utah Green Industry Conference - Moving towards a "Green" future Jan 26-28, 2009 (Mon - Wed) This annual event is both an educational conference and trade show for landscape and nursery professionals.  For more info, visit www.utahgreen.org.

Heart Healthy - An Updated Perspective on Well Being (SNAP class) Feb 18, 2009, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm OR 5:30 pm -7:00 pm Break through the myths surrounding fat and cholesterol.  Come learn the maximum amount one should get in their diet.  Class is FREE.

Utah Saves Workshop - How Advertisers Mess with our Minds and our Wallets. Feb 25, 2009 (Wed) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.  Come learn how to avoid being taken by advertising gimmicks in the marketplace.

Menu Planning - Making the Right Budget and Health Choices (SNAP class) Mar 18, 2009, 2:00 pm- 3:30 pm OR 5:30 pm -7:00 pm Come learn how to prepare a food budget, plan nutritious meals and shop wisely.  Class is FREE.

Quick Meals - Practical Tips on Simple, Healthy Meals - (SNAP class) Are you bored with your same-old home cooked meals?  Come to our class and get inspired.  Planning can make a difference in your nutrition and pocket book.  Class is FREE

Need your pressure canner tested? Call and make an apt. with our Home Economist. This service is FREE.

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On The Home Front Topics Include:
		A few financial facts will help you stay calm in trying economic times Utah Saves Week, Feb 22 - Mar 1 Get Organized in 2009 Smart habits for health

Gardener 's Grapevine Topics Include:
		Sowing seeds for a new future - SLCo Jail Horticulture Program Seed catalogs - Breaking down the code Solutions to soil problems - High salinity

Dec 13, 2008 -    Grief is Part of the Holiday Season

Recent Multimedia

• Restoring Sagebrush Rangelands in the Great Basin
• Cooking with Squash (12 minute video)
• Cooking with Cauliflower (15 min. video)
• Be a Pepper (22 minute video)
• Too Many Tomatoes? (15-minute video)
• Tree Planting Basics (30 minute video)
• Back to School Tips
• Firebug Invasion
• Home Care Tips
• Meet the Master Gardeners
• Outdoor Safety
• 4-H Speech Contest Winner
• What is 4-H?
• Training a Thirsty Lawn 

Recent Publications

• Small Grains
• Designing a Basic PVC Home Garden Drip Irrigation System
• Outdoor Cleaning Solutions
• Red Fire Bug
• Food Acidity and Safety

Did You Know?

Check out USU's Integrated Pest Management Website! USU has a wonderful resource for home gardeners.  Here you will find weekly updates that highlight upcoming pest concerns for home gardeners.  Also listed are current insect and disease sightings and outbreak predictions.  The advisory is intended to be as relevant and timely as possible.  http://utahpests.usu.edu

Things to Download

Download this Calendar highlighting Gardening tips for each month. You'll find information on General gardening along with tips for care of your Trees and Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Fruits and Vegetables, and your Lawn. It also includes what plants are in color and season.

Download and print our bookmark!  It's filled with information on how to contact our specialists, find out about our classes, and sign up for our newsletter.