Horticulture in Bonner County

Gardening and horticulture

UI Extension, Bonner County offers a variety of resources and programs to help you better understand horticulture and gardening issues. The Idaho Master Gardener Program trains citizens to share their gardening knowledge through community outreach. Contact the UI Extension, Bonner County office at bonner@uidaho.edu or 208-263-8511 for current class dates.

Master gardener program

Each year, hundreds of master gardeners share their gardening knowledge as they serve their communities and the environment.

What master gardeners do

• Gain horticulture knowledge through an extensive training program
• Answer horticulture and gardening questions
• Bring the joy of gardening to all ages
• Teach classes for local groups

Becoming an Idaho Master Gardener

If you are interested in being certified as an Idaho Master Gardener, view the informational brochure and submit the application below. Contact the UI Extension, Bonner County office at bonner@uidaho.edu or 208-263-8511 with questions.

• Idaho master gardener program brochure (pdf)
• Master gardener application (pdf)

Plant Clinic

Our plant clinic distributes growing information and solves problems concerning cultivated plants, including vegetables, fruits, herbs and ornamentals. The Plant Clinic is open on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UI Extension, Bonner County office. Volunteers are available in the office during Plant Clinic hours. Samples and the Plant Clinic form (see below) can be dropped off during office hours.

• General plant or garden problem form (pdf)
• Plant identification (pdf)
• Insect identification (pdf)

Insect samples

For us to assure accuracy and speed, please submit several specimens, if possible.Submit dead insects in a sealed container. Include the insect identification form with the sample.

Plant and weed identification

For better accuracy please submit plant and weed identification samples that include flowers or fruit, as well as leaves, stems and roots. Wrap plants in a dry paper towel and place in a gallon Ziploc bag. For woody trees and shrubs, submit a 1-2 foot section of a branch. For non-woody (herbaceous) plants, submit an entire plant, if possible.

Plant damage samples

Submit several plant parts with varying degrees of damage severity. Include one healthy sample, if possible. If a branch is partially affected, bring in a section where it changes from healthy to unhealthy. Wrap all plants in a dry paper towel and place in a sealed plastic bag.

Resources

• Idaho Landscapes and Gardens website