2018 Home & Family Calendar

CALENDAR Home, family, and gardening tips for

2018

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FINANCE TIPS Stash Some Cash This Year • Pay yourself first. Set up automatic deposits to a savings account.

• Put your tax return into a savings account instead of spending it.

• Begin saving a little each month for upcoming activities, gifts, and vacations.

• Cut back on eating out, entertainment, and impulse purchases.

• Keep a stash of small bills at home for emergencies.

• Download the USU Extension PowerPay App at finance.usu.edu.

STRAWBERRY AVOCADO WRAP • 4 whole-wheat tortillas • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled • 1 avocado, pitted and sliced • 10 strawberries, sliced • Spinach leaves (a large handful)

• 1/2 tbsp. honey or maple syrup • 1/4 tsp. Dijon mustard • 1/8 tsp. salt • 1/8 tsp. black pepper • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar • 3 tbsp. olive oil

Whisk the honey, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, vinegar, and oil together in a medium bowl. Set aside. Fill each tortilla with ¼ of the lettuce, bacon, avocado, and strawberries. Drizzle with 1 tbsp. of the vinaigrette mixture. Roll up and serve.

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RELATIONSHIP TIPS • Make Time for 9! Children need at least 9 minutes of individual face-to-face talk time each day.

• 3 minutes in the morning • 3 minutes after coming home • 3 minutes before bed • Strong family relationships take time. Find more tips and classes near you at HealthyRelationshipsUtah.org.

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SCRUMPTIOUS STRAWBERRY SORBET • 1 16 oz. bag frozen strawberries • 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 - 3/4 cup buttermilk • 1 tbsp. lemon juice

Combine strawberries and sugar in food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Mix buttermilk and lemon juice together and slowly add to strawberries. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping sides of bowl and adding more buttermilk as necessary. Serve immediately. Leftovers may be stored in the freezer.

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Spring Begins

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Palm Sunday GARDENING TIPS • Plant cool-season vegetables like peas, lettuce, and radishes as soon as soil is workable.

• By April 1, apply pre-emergent herbicides to control annual weeds in the lawn.

• Visit pruning.usu.edu for how-to pruning videos.

• Get your soil tested. Details at soiltesting.usu.edu.

Passover Begins

SPRING PEA SOUP • 1 tbsp. olive oil • 1/2 c. diced yellow onion • 2 carrots, peeled and diced • 2 cloves garlic, pressed • 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth

• Salt and pepper to taste 1-inch pieces • 1 c. fresh or frozen (boneless, skinless) green peas • 2 tsp. lemon zest • 1 c. diced zucchini • 2 tbsp. fresh • 2 c. chicken breast, lemon juice cooked and cut into • 2 c. cooked quinoa

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots. Cook 3-5 minutes until tender crisp. Add in the garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Turn the heat off. Add the peas, zucchini, chicken, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Allow the peas and zucchini to become tender crisp: about 3-4 minutes. Serve over cooked quinoa.

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GARDENING TIPS • Plant bare-root trees and shrubs.

• Apply chelated iron to plants prone to iron deficiency (chlorosis).

• Aerate turf grass at the end of the month.

• Buy a tree and plant it on Arbor Day. • Check out spring gardening tips at garden.usu.edu.

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BROCCOLI RADISH SALAD • 4 c. broccoli florets • 6 red radishes • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced • 1/3 c. olive oil • 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar

• 1/2 fresh lime • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard • Black pepper to taste

Place broccoli florets in a large mixing bowl. Add radish slices and onions and toss. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar. Squeeze in fresh lime juice. Add garlic and mustard and whisk to combine. Pour dressing over broccoli in bowl and toss to coat. Season to taste with pepper. Cover salad and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Toss before serving.

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Baby Animal Days at USU Botanical Center

Baby Animal Days at USU Botanical Center

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Memorial Day GARDENING TIPS • Check your sprinkler system for leaks, clean filters, and fix and align heads.

• Control broadleaf weeds in your lawn when daytime temperatures are between 60-80 degrees.

• Apply a slow-release fertilizer to the lawn.

• Plant warm-season vegetables and flowers once the threat of the last frost has passed. Get ideas at garden.usu.edu.

CHICKEN GYROS • 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless preferred) • 1 tbsp. olive oil • 1 tbsp. Mediterranean seasoning • 4 pitas

• 1 red pepper, thinly sliced • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced • 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and diced • 4 tsp. minced garlic

• 2 c. plain Greek yogurt (non-fat) • 2 tbsp. dried dill • 1 1/2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice • Salt and pepper to taste

Puree cucumber, Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor to make tzatziki sauce. Cover and chill. Cut chicken into bite sized strips or pieces. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and cook 3-5 minutes. Add Mediterranean seasoning and mix well. Continue cooking until chicken is cooked through. Lay pitas on a clean surface. Add chicken, red pepper, onion, and any optional ingredients. Drizzle with tzatziki sauce.

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GARDENING TIPS • Apply a second application of pre-emergent herbicide to control weeds in the lawn.

• Remove spent blossoms of perennial and annual flowers.

• Thin the fruit of apples and peaches to one fruit for every 5 to 6 inches.

• Check the Utah Pest advisory to know when to control greater peach tree borer in peaches and nectarines at utahpests.usu.edu.

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SESAME CUCUMBER SALAD • 2 medium cucumbers, sliced very thin • 2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar • 1 tbsp. sesame oil • 1 tbsp. sugar • 2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce

• 1/4 tsp. salt • 1-2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds • Crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, and salt. Add the cucumbers and stir to combine. Top with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds.

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GARDENING TIPS • Visit conservewater.utah.gov for weekly recommendations on how much to water your lawn.

• Schedule a free water check with “Slow the Flow” to see how much water your sprinkler system puts out. Turfgrass needs only 1.5 to 2” of water per week.

• Visit the USU Botanical Center and local demonstration gardens for ideas on waterwise plants for your yard. Visit USUBotanicalCenter.org.

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GREEN PEA GUACAMOLE • 2 tbsp. cilantro, finely chopped • 1 tbsp. onion, finely chopped • 1 avocado • 1 c. green peas • 2 tsp. fresh lime juice

• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce • Dash of Tabasco sauce • 1 tsp. garlic salt • Pepper to taste • 1 c. chopped tomato

Place all ingredients in a blender (or use an immersion blender) to blend, leaving it chunky. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with veggies or chips.

Yield: 6 servings

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GARDENING TIPS • Plant cool-season vegetables for a fall harvest.

• Deep water established trees and shrubs.

• Monitor for landscape pests. Visit your local USU Extension office for free diagnostic help or visit garden.usu.edu.

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TRIPLE BERRY SALAD • 1 (6-8 oz.) bag baby spinach • 1 c. strawberries • 1 c. raspberries • 1 c. blackberries • 1/4 c. feta cheese

• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice • 1 tsp. lemon zest • 1/4 tsp. onion powder • 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard

• 1/4 tsp. salt • 2 tbsp. white sugar • 1/3 c. olive oil • 1 tbsp. poppy seeds

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, onion powder, mustard, salt, sugar, oil, and poppy seeds.

Set aside. Wash and dry all the berries. Trim and quarter strawberries. In a large bowl, toss the spinach and berries. Add desired amount of dressing and toss. Top with feta cheese.

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Utah State Fair Begins

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TIPS • Each person needs at least 1 gallon of water per day. For home storage, include at least a 2-week supply of water per person for drinking and sanitation. If you own a pet, be aware of how much it drinks daily and store that amount.

• Items to include in emergency preparedness kits: first aid kit, snacks, water, non-perishable foods, can opener, water bottle with a purifier or filter, emergency thermal blanket, warm clothing, microfiber towels, toilet paper, matches or lighter, batteries, flashlights, portable radio.

• Find more emergency preparedness tips at preparedness.usu.edu.

PINWHEELS • 8 oz. low-fat cream cheese • 2 tbsp. mayonnaise • 1 tbsp. horseradish sauce

• 6-8 flour tortillas • 12-16 slices ham or turkey • Spinach leaves

In a medium bowl mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, and horseradish sauce. Spread about 2 tbsp. of mixture on each tortilla. Top with 2-3 slices of ham and desired amount of spinach. Roll tortillas up tightly. Slice tortilla roll into 1” pieces.

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Halloween 4-H AND YOUTH TIPS • Download 100+ fun activities to do with kids and youth at Discover4-H.org.

• Get involved by participating in a 4-H club, contest, camp, or fair.

• Become a 4-H volunteer leader, mentor or chaperone.

• Find out more about 4-H at Utah4-H.org.

4-H teaches youth leadership, citizenship, and life skills using a “learning-by-doing” approach and provides wholesome, fun activities for youth throughout Utah.

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APPLE CRANBERRY CRISP Filling • 5 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples • 1 cup dried cranberries (or other dried fruit) • 1 tsp. sugar • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Topping: • 1/2 cup quick cooking rolled oats • 2 tbsp. brown sugar • 2 tbsp. whole wheat flour • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon • 1 tbsp. butter

Preheat oven to 375°F. In a 2-qt. dish, combine apples and cranberries. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, and toss to coat. In a small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Using a fork, cut butter into topping mixture until crumbly. Sprinkle topping evenly over apple filling. Bake for 3035 minutes, or until apples are tender. Serve warm.

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MEAL PLANNING TIPS • Take time to plan your meals.

• Plan your menu around food items you have on hand.

• Remember to include all the food groups in your meal.

• Cook once, eat twice. Cook enough for two meals and eat the leftovers later.

• Plan meals around what’s on sale and create a thorough shopping list.

• Find more tips and recipes at recipes.usu.edu.

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SLOW COOKER SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE • 4 lbs. sweet potatoes • 2 medium apples • 1/2 c. water • 1/4 c. honey or maple syrup • 2 tsp. cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg • 1/2 tsp. salt • 1 tbsp. butter • 1/2 c. milk • 1/2 c. chopped pecans

Chop sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Peel apples and chop them into 1-inch pieces. Place both sweet potatoes and apples in slow cooker. Add the water, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours, until sweet potatoes are soft. Use a fork or potato masher to mash the sweet potato mixture to your desired consistency. Add butter and milk and mix until well combined. Sprinkle pecans on top and serve.

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HOLIDAY ORGANIZATION TIPS • Start planning early.

• Use a calendar for meal planning and to keep track of events.

• Make a gift list and check your budget twice.

• Keep track of what you’ve purchased and for whom.

• Keep receipts in a safe place.

• Simplify by buying gift cards or a USU Botanical Center Garden Membership from garden.usu.edu.

BASIC WHOLE WHEAT BREAD • 3 cups whole wheat flour • 1 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast

• 2 tsp. sugar • 3/4 tsp. salt • 1 1/2 cups warm water

Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in large mixing bowl. Add water to make a soft, slightly sticky dough. Knead until dough pulls away from sides of bowl and dough is elastic. Form dough into loaf and place in bread pan sprayed with cooking spray.

Cover with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray. Let rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 20-30 minutes. Bake in 400°F oven for 25-30 minutes, or until bread sounds hollow when tapped.

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GARDENERSALMANAC.USU.EDU CONTROL BROADLEAF WEEDS IN THE LAWN

Plant WARM SEASON VEGETABLES and ANNUAL FLOWERS once the threat of the last frost has passed.

If it didn’t happen in the fall, add

APPLY CHELATED IRON (FeEDDHA) to plants with prior problems with iron chlorosis.

ORGANIC MATTER Plant a tree to celebrate

NATIONAL ARBOR DAY .

to the vegetable garden to help build and amend the soil.

The USU Tree Browser offers an interactive list of tree species adapted to the Intermountain West.

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Plant spring blooming bulbs through early

FERTILIZE FRUIT TREES

ESTIMATED PLANTING DATES VEGETABLE CROP FROM SEED

AVERAGE FIRST FROST FREE DAY = MAY 1-15

WASATCH FRONT VEGETABLE CHART

at least 6 weeks before they bloom.

DAYS TO MATURITY

Beans

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Carrots/Turnips

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Brocolli/Cauliflower/Cabbage

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Corn

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Garlic

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Kale

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Lettuce (leafy types)

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Onions/Leeks

100-120

Peas

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Peppers

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Potatoes

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Radishes

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Spinach

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Beets/Swiss Chard

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Tomatoes

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Cucumbers/Melons/Pumpkins

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Summer/Winter Squash

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Avoid FUNGUS GNAT infestations in house plants by allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

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after the foliage has died down and store them in a cool, (45-50 °F) dry location.

apply a slow-release lawn fertilizer to provide a longlasting effect throughout the fall months.

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NEXT YEAR CROP 1-JUN

Apply a quick-release nitrogen fertilizer in late fall, after the last mowing (late October – early November) for early green up next spring.

EARLY IN SEPTEMBER,

Divide crowded, springblooming perennials.

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allowing 4-6 weeks for establishment before heavy frosts.

GLADIOLAS, DAHLIAS, BEGONIAS & CANNA LILIES

congregate on sunny surfaces during the fall months. Learn more about how to control these nuisance pests at EXTENSION.USU.EDU.

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Dig tender perennials such as

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Plant new lawns or repair insect/diseased areas with

Fall is the perfect time of year for planting trees and shrubs.

Learn about how and when to harvest garden produce.

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Use deicing compounds sparingly to avoid salt damage to landscape plants.

PLANT GARLIC CLOVES from mid-October through early November

Fall is the best time to control tough perennial weeds such as field bindweed (aka morning glory).

NOVEMBER.

USU BOTANICAL GARDENS

to approximately one fruit every 5-6 inches.

Treat for SPIDER MITES by using “softer” solutions such as spraying them with a hard stream of water or by using an insecticidal soap.

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If natural precipitation is sparse and ground is not frozen, water evergreen trees and shrubs to ensure they are well hydrated heading into winter.

in late May - early June to control annual weeds in the lawn (crabgrass, spurge, etc.).

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on apples beginning when leaves are emerging (at 1/2 inch green) until June.

APPLES, PEACHES AND APRICOTS

PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDES

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TREAT FOR POWDERY MILDEW

Thin the fruit of

Apply a second application of

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Monitor for SLUGS AND SNAILS .

These pests thrive in moist, cool areas of the garden and landscape feeding on a variety of plant hosts.

Watch for insect pests in RASPBERRIES from mid-May through early June.

Deep water established trees and shrubs about once per month during the heat of summer.

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Monitor for damaging turfgrass insects.

spent blossoms of perennial and annual flowers.

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Prune berries and fruit trees such as apples, pears, peaches, cherries, plums and apricots.

DEADHEAD (cut off)

in peaches, nectarines and apricots occurs the first of July.

Subscribe to the Utah Pests IPM Advisories for timely tips on controlling pests in your yard and .EDU USU garden.

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Plant seeds of COOL SEASON VEGETABLES (peas, lettuce, radishes, etc.) as soon as garden soil is workable.

Controlling European paper wasp with traps is helpful this time of year.

Historically, control of the

GREATER PEACH TREE BORER

Apply pre-emergent herbicides in late March – mid April to control annual weeds in your lawn (crabgrass, spurge, etc.).

PLANT BARE ROOT TREES

(black sunken areas on the end of tomatoes) is common and is caused by uneven watering.

45-50°F

to provide a longlasting effect throughout the summer months.

BLOSSOM END ROT

when temperatures are between 60-80°F. Follow the label and stop use of broadleaf herbicides once the temperature is above 85°F.

60-80°F

APPLY A SLOW-RELEASE LAWN FERTILIZER

15-JUN

1-JUL

15-JUL

1-AUG 15-AUG

1-SEP

= PLANTING SEEDS

15-SEP

1-OCT

15-OCT

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