Garden tips and events

The Thanksgiving Point Gardens are featuring a variety of different types of container plantings and several new plant varieties. For information on the gardens and information on the classes I'm teaching, log onto www.thanksgivingpoint.com

Many of the varieties mentioned in today's article are introduced by the Proven Winners company. They are available by name at many local nurseries or greenhouses. For additional information on these varieties, log onto www.provenwinners.com

If you have not already sprayed your apples for codling moth, start now. For information on sprays and precise timing, check these Web sites: For general information relating to IPM in tree fruit: extension.usu.edu/ipm/. For homeowner information check www.slcoedcr.org/usu/html/pestadvisory.html