Margaret LauterbachDon’t go out of your mind growing gourds in Idaho: Just follow these gardening stepsStart seeds indoors to get a better rind, columnist Margaret Lauterbach writes.Updated January 30, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Two rivals will play for the 6A baseball title. Each took a different road thereUpdated May 15, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Magic Valley ‘Gang of 8’ lawmakers betrayed own constituents on water | OpinionMay 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Endorsement: Our pick in a crowded GOP field to unseat Idaho governor | OpinionMay 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM
The Bay Area is an Asian restaurant hotbed. Boise is not. Guess what’s coming?May 15, 2026 at 1:43 PM
This Idaho demographic is growing. A new group wants to energize them for electionMay 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Margaret LauterbachVirus crisis has us focused on food supply. April is the time to start an Idaho gardenUpdated November 21, 2023 at 2:13 PM
Margaret LauterbachIncrease in gardening during coronavirus crisis has led to sold-out seeds. But you can copeApril 18, 2020 at 6:00 AM
Margaret LauterbachPractice proper pruning and planting as spring gardening season arrives in IdahoApril 5, 2020 at 7:00 AM
Margaret LauterbachWant to have your own healthful food amid crisis? Take steps to have a healthy gardenUpdated March 29, 2020 at 4:42 PM
Margaret LauterbachNampa farm shows benefits of producing organic seeds for gardeners in Idaho, beyondMarch 15, 2020 at 1:00 AM
Margaret LauterbachSoil problem? Water issue? Raised beds? Gardening in Boise, SW Idaho presents challengesMarch 7, 2020 at 7:00 AM
Margaret LauterbachGrowing culinary herb gardens in Idaho is not tricky, but there are steps to followFebruary 23, 2020 at 6:00 AM
Margaret LauterbachGardening: Tomatoes grown at home taste better, but learn which seeds to buyFebruary 16, 2020 at 5:00 AM
Margaret LauterbachImportant research aids us in gardening, soil, plant health and human healthFebruary 9, 2020 at 5:00 AM
Margaret LauterbachGardening: The wide world of peppers, from sweet to hot. We grow these perennials as annuals.February 2, 2020 at 5:00 AM
Margaret LauterbachPlenty of plants, trees can add splashes of color to your garden to fight drab wintersJanuary 23, 2020 at 3:55 PM
Margaret LauterbachGardening: Some vegetables can survive freezing, such as cabbage, collards and kaleJanuary 19, 2020 at 5:00 AM
Margaret LauterbachGardening: Winter in Boise means sowing seeds in containers and watching the weatherJanuary 12, 2020 at 5:00 AM
Margaret LauterbachGardening: New year brings a new destructive disease affecting tomatoes, peppersUpdated January 3, 2020 at 5:32 PM
Margaret LauterbachGladiolus need some TLC but are well worth it; also, rules about pets in the gardenUpdated October 18, 2019 at 5:38 PM
Margaret LauterbachFall tips: planting for spring, minding your lawn and seeds, and choosing your tomatoesOctober 11, 2019 at 4:50 PM
Margaret LauterbachBeware of mosquito refuges when gardening in containers and raised bedsOctober 4, 2019 at 6:25 PM
Margaret LauterbachUse garden harvest time to plan your planting bounty for next yearUpdated September 20, 2019 at 9:26 PM
Margaret LauterbachPlanting trees benefits us all, but make sure you know what works in our valleySeptember 13, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Margaret LauterbachBe careful, or your homemade salsa can go quickly from spicy to diceySeptember 8, 2019 at 6:04 AM
Margaret LauterbachPerfect time approaching to dig a trench for next year’s sweet pea bedAugust 30, 2019 at 5:56 PM
Margaret LauterbachMake sure you know what you’re getting into with your tomatoesAugust 26, 2019 at 2:41 PM
Margaret LauterbachKnow the proper technique for deadheading and pruning your plantsAugust 16, 2019 at 5:20 PM