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USU Extension - Salt Lake County We provide free or low-cost education in nutrition, gardening, finance, relationships & 4-H clubs.
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06/24/2026
This volunteer annual Delphinium popped up like it knew it already belonged right there. What's Blooming in Your Yard?
06/22/2026

This volunteer annual Delphinium popped up like it knew it already belonged right there. What's Blooming in Your Yard?

This Verbascum bombyciferum, (a biennial) also known as Giant Silver Mullein is an eyecatcher with its yellow blooms aga...
06/15/2026

This Verbascum bombyciferum, (a biennial) also known as Giant Silver Mullein is an eyecatcher with its yellow blooms against a white cottony background. What's blooming in your yard?

Thank you Benjamin Boddy for the amazing picture!

🐝 How are your honey bees doing right now?As we move deeper into June, conditions can vary a lot from hive to hive—espec...
06/13/2026

🐝 How are your honey bees doing right now?

As we move deeper into June, conditions can vary a lot from hive to hive—especially after this unpredictable spring in Utah.

Some things to watch:

Are bees actively bringing in nectar?
Is brood production steady and strong?
Are food stores increasing or staying flat?

👉 Reminder for this season:
Even though temperatures are warm, forage conditions can still be inconsistent after spring freezes and bloom loss. Some colonies may be thriving while others are still recovering.

✔ Continue checking hive strength regularly
✔ Watch for signs of imbalance (too many bees, not enough resources)
✔ Support weaker colonies if needed
✔ Continue doing regular mite inspections

Your bees will tell you a lot right now—slow down and observe closely.

This Carpet Rose, "Happy Chappy", is a smaller rose that packs a big punch. What's blooming in your yard?
06/08/2026

This Carpet Rose, "Happy Chappy", is a smaller rose that packs a big punch. What's blooming in your yard?

🐝 I don’t know who needs to hear this, but your honey bees don’t follow the calendar—they follow the weather.And this ye...
06/06/2026

🐝 I don’t know who needs to hear this, but your honey bees don’t follow the calendar—they follow the weather.

And this year in Utah has been anything but predictable.

That means:
• What worked last year may not apply this year
• Some colonies will be ahead, others behind
• Observation matters more than routine right now

Slow down, check your hives, and trust what you see.

06/05/2026
Canning season is just around the corner. Don't forget to get you gauge tested! Salt Lake County Extension Office will...
06/03/2026

Canning season is just around the corner. Don't forget to get you gauge tested! Salt Lake County Extension Office will be testing gauges on Wednesday from 9:30am-12:00pm starting on June 17th.

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