Horticulture in Gem County

Gardening and horticulture  

UI Extension, Gem and Boise Counties provides research-based landscape and garden classes and advice. Contact us at gem@uidaho.edu or 208-365-6363 for more information.

Plant diagnostic clinic

Is your garden or lawn having problems? Is there a new pest in your tree? Do you need a plant identified? These types of questions and many more can be answered at the UI Extension, Gem and Boise Counties Idaho Master Gardener plant diagnostic clinic. The plant clinic is open every Thursday from May 1-Sept. 30. This is a free clinic; donations are welcome.

How we can help you

• Learn how to care for your garden and landscape
• Get practical how-to advice on many home gardening topics
• Identify many insects, weeds and disease organisms and choose the best treatment
• Find resources and information

What you will need

• A full description of your situation
• Details about your planting, watering, fertilizing and pesticide practices
• Good samples in Zip-Lock plastic bags that show the whole plant or insect

What to expect

• Friendly volunteer assistance from University of Idaho Extension's Idaho Master Gardeners
• Most responses will be given within 48 hours
• Our educated best guess diagnosis
• Approved growing recommendations from UI Extension
• Approved pesticide recommendations
• Suggestions for learning more through our quality web and print resources