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Basics of Cooking Jam

Don't throw out the extra fruit from your garden, make jam instead!...
Don't throw out the extra fruit from your garden, make jam instead!

Seed Saving for Beginners

Seed Saving 101: A guide for beginners and thrifty gardeners
Seed saving is a great way to step up your gardening skills. Become more self-reliant and grow better crops, all while keeping money in your pocket! Join Modern Gardener in learning the basics of seed saving.
Harvested nectarines from the Green Urban Lunch Box fruit share program.

Fruit Share

Fruit share programs are a great way to help home gardeners fully harvest their fruit tree as they come to bear.
Fruit share programs are a great way to help home gardeners fully harvest their fruit trees as they come to bear.
Aphids on a maple leaf

Tree Care

Do you have a tree in your yard that looks like it needs some extra TLC? Modern Gardener visited TreeUtah for some tree care tips!
Do you have a tree in your yard that looks like it needs some extra TLC? Modern Gardener visited TreeUtah for some tree care tips!
A spider at the Wheeler Farm USU learning garden, where we learned about companion planting and farmscaping

Companion Planting with USU Extension

Learn about the practice of planting particular crops next to one another to boost growth, desired yield or to inhibit pests.
You’ve probably heard the term “companion planting.” It’s the practice of planting particular crops next to one another to boost growth, desired yield or to inhibit pests. We met with Katie Wagner, Utah State University Extension professor and master gardener, to get down to the nitty gritty of companion planting.
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Composting with Wasatch Community Gardens

Learn to Compost Like a Pro!
Modern Gardener partnered with Wasatch Community Gardens at their Green Team Farm to bring you a simple guide to composting. James Loomis, the Green Team Farm Director, shares his knowledge with this practical How-To.
Produce at Farmers Market Ogden

Farmers Market July

This July, Modern Gardener visited seven farmers markets along the Wasatch Front to get a sampling of the fresh produce being grown from Logan to Provo. We were amazed at what we found. Cherries, peas, lovage, corn, peaches, micro-greens, mushrooms, and more!
Localscapes - Finished yard redo

Localscapes: Landscaping for Where You Live

Don't landscape the fun out of your yard!...
Don't landscape the fun out of your yard! Localscapes® uses a design approach for landscaping that solves many common challenges. Join us as we learn about creating "localized" outdoor living and playing spaces that are in harmony with our climate.
Red Butte Garden Greenhouse Tour - Part 2

Red Butte Garden Greenhouse Tour - Part 2

The second part of our walk through the amazing greenhouses at Red Butte Gardens
Join us for the second part of our walk through the amazing greenhouses at Red Butte Gardens in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Planting cover crops like these hardy peas are a great way to prep your garden for its winter hibernation! We have a new video and blog post with more winterizing tips. Tap the link in our bio! ☃️ Never cook jam naked 😳 For more tips and tricks about preserving your garden’s bounty, head over to the link in our bio for a new how-to video we made with the Master Jam Makers @amourcafeslc! 🍓👨🏻‍🍳 Happy Tuesday Modern Gardeners! Have you wanted to try growing your own #microgreens during the winter? Microgreens make a great topping to soups, salads and any other assortment of dishes. Keep following us for a new #howto video, coming soon! 🌱 . . . #kued #kued7 #moderngardener #pbsutah #microgreensalad #gardentiptuesday #wintermicrogreens #utahgardening #yum #healthyeating

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