Utah State University Extension

Under the stars at Snow Canyon State Park, Utah's newest Dark Sky certified location. (Utah State University Extension)
Home and Family, Youth, Youth Programs

Dark skies program for youth helps promote the “Emotion of awe”

“Skyward: Recalibrating Life Under the Stars” invites Utah teens to slow down, unplug and reconnect under dark skies. Read More

Woman serving food to her family in the kitchen. (Adobe Stock │ #106850789 - WavebreakmediaMicro)
Health & Wellness, Home and Family

Gather ‘round the table: September is Family Meals Month

Garden sprinkler watering grass at home backyard (Photo: iStock - ronstik)
Home and Family, Horticulture, Horticulture, Outdoors, Water

Responsible water use imperative this summer



Utah State University Extension is bringing traditional indigo dyeing back into home gardens with a comprehensive three-part guide to growing, extracting, and dyeing with Japanese indigo. (USU Extension)

Reviving the dying art of home dyeing

  • By Dennis Hinkamp │ Utah State University Extension
Young woman in a beautiful blooming flower field. (Adobe Stock │ #402092937 - Hide_Studio)

30 easy tips to help refresh your mind and body this spring

The gardener plants young seedlings in the ground. (Adobe Stock │ #202289332 - iMarzi)

Spring gardening checklist

  • By JayDee Gunnell │ Utah State University Extension
Young basil seedlings in biodegradable pots.(Adobe Stock │ #340907562 - svehlik)

February pre-gardening checklist

Raw Organic Baby Bella Mushrooms Ready to Cook (Photo: iStock - bhofack2)

USU Extension Releases “A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Mushrooms at Home”

Professional gardener watering a tree he just planted. (Photo: iStock - oscarcwilliams)

Quench your trees’ thirst: give them a few more long drinks

Family At Home In Eating Meal Together (photo: iStock - monkeybusinessimages)

Nourish and flourish: September is family meals month

Fall garden

Gardening tips for late summer splendor

  • By JayDee Gunnell | Utah State University Extension