Horticulture in Boundary County
Gardening and horticulture
UI Extension, Boundary 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.
Gardening in Boundary County can be rewarding, but there can be some challenges. The USDA hardiness zones range from 4 at higher elevations to 6 at lower elevations. The average frost-free period ranges from mid-May to mid-September. The short growing season and cool nights can hinder plant growth, but with the proper plant selection and gardening techniques, gardens can flourish.
Contact the UI Extension, Boundary County office at boundary@uidaho.edu or 208-267-3235 for current program information.
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
- Answer horticulture questions (by telephone and in person at the UI Extension office)
- Promote environmental responsibility
- Bring the joy of gardening to all ages
- Teach classes for large groups: civic organizations, church groups, garden clubs, schools and others
Becoming an Idaho master gardener
If you are interested in being certified as an Idaho Master Gardener, contact the UI Extension, Boundary County office at boundary@uidaho.edu or 208-267-3235 to learn about upcoming classes and request an application.
Participants are required to complete 20 three-hour classes on a variety of gardening topics and 30 hours of volunteer service. Recently, Boundary County master gardeners have been helping with GROW! a community garden project.
Plant clinic
The public is welcome to bring their mystery weeds, insects and pest problems to the UI Extension, Boundary County office. An Idaho Master Gardener will research the issue and help provide answers. Boundary County master gardeners are typically available at the UI Extension office on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons to answer gardening questions.
Related resources
- Idaho Landscapes and Gardens provides information on a wide range of topics useful to Idaho gardeners.
- Learn more about the Idaho Master Gardeners Program.
- Learn more about GROW! Gardeners for Regional Organic Wellbeing, a community garden project offered in Boundary County.