UI Extension, Boundary County

06/04/2026

Join us at 1:00 PM on July 15th to learn identification, biology and ecology of Idaho's most common native forest trees. To register go to https://marketplace.uidaho.edu/ (click on Extension Forestry) or call 208-245-2422.

06/04/2026

It's fireblight season! Fireblight is a common bacterial disease generally affecting apples and pears. Warm and wet conditions in spring can facilitate fireblight infection and spread. Symptoms often show up as dead leaves and curled stems ("shepherds crook"), oozing, cankers, and discoloration.

Pruning is one of the most effective methods to control fireblight during the growing season. In at least 2 year old trees, prune infected branches by cutting at least 12 inches below the obviously infected portion. Bacteria can spread quickly through young trees and pruning may not be effective.

Read more about fireblight in the publications below;

https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/fire-blight/

https://content-hub.uidaho.edu/api/public/content/ea9f69ebe9f94a11a2b16b7507752eb9?v=d5a22c5a

https://treefruit.wsu.edu/crop-protection/disease-management/fire-blight/

Fire blight development is influenced primarily by seasonal weather. When temperatures of 75° to 85°F are accompanied by intermittent rain or hail, conditions are ideal for disease development. The succulent tissue of rapidly growing trees is especially vulnerable; thus excess nitrogen fertilizati...

06/02/2026

Join us next Tuesday for an awesome nature walk up the Smith Creek Canyon, learn about native plants, local history, agriculture and forestry in Boundary County. Led by Master Gardener and former Porthill agriculture officer Scot Anderson. Please call, email, or come into the office to register (see below). We will be carpooling up to Smith Creek from the extension office (by Far North).

06/02/2026

Plant clinic is available today at 10, and will be every Tuesday the next few months 10-12!!

Plant clinic is a time when you can come bring your questions in the office about what's going wrong in your garden; pests, nutrient deficiencies, diseases, you name it! Our amazing Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. Cost is free and no need to call ahead, just drop in with pictures or a sample of your affected plant. Please double bag any diseased plant material to avoid spreading pathogens.

Edit/Update - The plant clinic on the week of Tuesday June 30th will be held on a Monday, June 29th, 10-12 Noon

06/01/2026

05/30/2026

Join us at the UI Extension, Boundary County Office for an in-person freeze drying class on Tuesday, July 7th at 10 am-11:30 am. The cost is $10 per person. Call to register: 208-267-3235.

05/29/2026

Join us on June 15th for some great healthy aging classes! Call to register, 208-267-3235.

05/23/2026

The annual variety trial crop tour in Porthill will be June 26th, 2026 from 9-2 at the Houck Farm. Lunch will be provided, but registration is required. See below! This is a great opportunity to learn about local farming practices and hear about some of the research being done on small grains and oilseeds right here in Boundary County.

05/22/2026

With summer just around the corner, now is the time to be thinking about what you can do to prevent fire damage to your property. To register go to https://marketplace.uidaho.edu/ (click on Extension Forestry) or call 208-245-2422.

05/21/2026

Join us on Tuesday, June 9th at 1-4 PM

Learn how to safely make and preserve your own high-acid foods including jams, jellies, tomato products, pickled vegetables, and fruits. This hands-on class will also teach participants about canning basics as well as proper storage and handling of home canned foods. Each participant will make their own jar of product which they can pick up the day after the class.

Call to register: 208-267-3235