Master Gardeners of Latah County - University of Idaho

03/30/2026

Looking for a podcast to listen to while you're gardening? Maybe need a break from true crime podcasts or current events? Check out WSU's The Evergreen Thumb. It would be a crime not to 😉
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03/30/2026

Garden Myth Busters Question:
Will Pine Needle Mulch make soil too acidic?
Survey says:
No!
"Spread" the news! 😉

Learn why the myth that pine needles acidify soil is false and discover the benefits of using them as mulch in your garden.

03/26/2026

Oregon State University Extension's Clackamas County Master Gardener Program offers a variety of online education opportunities. Usually they're about 10-30 minutes long.
You can sign up or access recordings at:

Video links for 2026 Let’s Grow Together series * links are highlighted in orange & will be posted within two days of webinar event * 1/7PruningSolutions1/14Regenerate your Garden1/21Frui…

02/17/2026

Great resources from our Cougar neighbors at Washington State University! Go Vandals! :)

LANDSCAPING FOR POLLINATORS

Landscaping for pollinators is one of the best ways for urban, rural, and suburban gardens to benefit wildlife. Consider flowers that attract pollinators as you plan your 2026 garden.

This first link provides some handy checklists to help you figure out how to do so in your own habitat.

The second link is part of the WSU's Home Gardening series titled "Pollination and Pollinator Protection". It is a free downloadable resource. The third link addresses gardening to attract hummingbirds.

https://www.xerces.org/pollinator-conservation
https://pubs.extension.wsu.edu/product/pollination-and-pollinator-protection-home-garden-series/
https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2076/2024/07/C228-Gardening-for-Hummingbirds.pdf
Image via the Xerces Society

02/17/2026

Idaho has numerous USDA Plant Hardiness Zones. These zones are determined using the average lowest temperature recorded for the past 30 years. They do not include some of the extreme weather events a region may experience (e.g., extreme heat or cold). Visit the link below to download your plant hardiness zone by region, state, or ZIP code. Use these guides to help plan for the upcoming growing season! https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

02/17/2026

UPDATE: See corrected registration URL.

Restoring Landscapes: From Seeds to Success
Monthly webinar series
Native Seed Banks & Patience with speaker Dr. Tim Prather
February 26, 2026, 11am PT/ 12pm MT
https://uidaho.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oViikl4zQ4WQpaYGrb9fhg

02/13/2026

Seed swap at the Latah County Library District Moscow Public Library on Saturday, February 28, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.

01/21/2026

Help the bees and their friends! 🐝 🐞 Check out these pollinator-friendly gardening ideas from the Xerces Society

Bees are struggling, but we can change that! 🐝

Join us to learn how to help bring back the pollinators. Bees and butterflies are threatened by habitat loss, pesticides, and disease. So, we’ve put together all the info you need to turn your balcony, garden, or even community into a place where pollinators can thrive!

In this webinar, you’ll meet some of North America’s many native bees and discover how they live their lives. Find out how to select the right flowers, provide nest sites, use alternatives to pesticides, and help others in your community do the same!

JAN 22
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MT
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

The event is free! You can register now ➡️ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FhEtI2mjRlWcLPS_MDJWfg

📺 Closed Captioning will be available during this webinar. The webinar will be recorded and available on our YouTube channel ➡️ xerces.org/youtube

01/21/2026

Rock salt used to melt snow and ice can harm numerous common landscape plants. This article has information from UI and Penn State Extension and a list of plants sensitive to rock salt.

Plants and trees such as roses, rhododendrons, and maple trees are susceptible to damages from rock salt. Gardening experts share what can happen if rock salt gets too close.

01/03/2026

Have you been interested in Master Gardener Basic Training, but not ready for the volunteer commitment? Our new Dig Into Gardening Series is for you!

01/03/2026

Winter is the perfect time to sketch out no-till beds, set up a compost system, and choose native plants for spring.

01/03/2026