Horticulture and Gardening
To successfully grow an attractive landscape and productive garden, you need to know what plants are adapted to our climate and how and when to plant them. Then, exercise proper care to keep them healthy and growing. Learn this and more through your local Extension Office. You can also become a certified Master Gardener to improve your horticulture knowledge and obtain skills to help others in your community. For agriculture producers, receive information on educational opportunities that will help you in your farming operation. Master Gardener classes If you are interested in an easy fun class that is is just about simple gardening, The Bannock County Extension is now offering an "Everyday Gardening School" For more information click here
Weeds of the West
If you have a weed you want identified, please bring a sample to our office. We can help identify them and provide ideas on how to stop or prevent them. If you would like to schedule a lawn call, please contact the representative in your county. Visit the Western Society of Weed Science to learn more.Bannock County Growing Climate
Learn about Bannock County’s climate, and ways you can work around it to increase plant success.Grow Grapes in Idaho
Most cold-hardy grapes that succeed in Bannock County are known as American grapes. Download our PDF to learn about grape varieties for eating, jelly and making wine.Lawn Wilting
Learn the signs of a wilting lawn—Recognizing when a lawn is wilting is an important tool both in conserving water and in preventing drought damage to lawns. All About Trees
Learn how to select a nursery tree.Identify four common tree borers.
Discover which trees require winter watering.
How to kill a tree.
Bugs, Bugs and More Bugs
Insect infestations are a common problem in our area. Find a bug or pest you are not sure of? Bring it to your local Extension Office for identification or visit the Southern Idaho Insect Guide.