Home and Family Calendar 2017 by Utah State University Extension

CALENDAR Home, family, and gardening tips for

2017

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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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.

FEBRUARY 2017

DECEMBER 2016

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26 27 28

SLOPPY JOE ON WHOLE GRAIN BUN • 2 1/2 lbs. ground beef • 1 green bell pepper, chopped • 1 small onion, diced • 1 1/2 cups ketchup • 1 cup water

• 3 garlic cloves, minced • 3 tsp. chili powder • 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce • 1 tsp. salt • 1/2 tsp. pepper

In a large skillet, brown ground beef. Drain off fat. Add green pepper and onion to the meat. Add ketchup, water, garlic, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine, then cover, and simmer over medium-low heat, about 20 minutes. Serve on whole grain buns.

FEBRUARY SUNDAY

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SATURDAY

Groundhog Day

Valentine’s Day

Presidents’ Day

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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.

MARCH 2017

JANUARY 2017

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22 23 24 25 26 27 28

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29 30 31

26 27 28 29 30 31

PIZZA ON WHOLE WHEAT CRUST • 2 cups whole wheat flour • 1 1/2 tbsp. yeast • 1 tsp. salt

• 1 1/2 tsp. sugar • 1 1/4 cups water • 1 tsp. oil (optional)

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Add water and oil to dry ingredients. Mix well. Form dough into a ball. Let rise 10 minutes, covered with a clean towel. Roll out to a pizza shape. Cover with favorite toppings and bake at 475°F for 10-15 minutes until crust is golden brown on the bottom.

MARCH SUNDAY

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

APRIL 2017

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26 27 28

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Daylight-Saving Time Begins

Good Friday

St. Patrick’s Day

Spring Begins

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.

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CHICKEN TENDERS • 1 lb. chicken breasts • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs • 1 tsp. garlic powder

• 1 tsp. onion powder • 1/2 tsp. salt • olive oil • non-stick spray

Cut chicken breasts into chicken fingers or chicken nuggetsized pieces. Mix panko, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a bowl. Spread yogurt on each piece of chicken. Coat chicken with panko and drizzle with olive oil. Arrange chicken in a baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).

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MAY 2017

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26 27 28 29 30 31

28 29 30 31

April Fools’ Day

Palm Sunday

Passover

Easter

Earth Day

Arbor Day 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.

TACO SALAD • 1 medium onion, chopped • 2 cups frozen corn • 2 large tomatoes, diced • 1 15 oz. can kidney or pinto beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup cooked brown rice • 1-2 tsp. chili powder • 1 tsp. dried oregano • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped • 1/2 cup salsa

• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped • crumbled tortilla chips • shredded cheese • lime wedges • sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)

Heat a small amount of water or vegetable broth in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and corn and cook until the onion begins to soften and brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add diced tomatoes, beans, rice, chili powder, and oregano. Stir to combine. Mix cilantro into salsa. Serve sprinkled with lettuce, tortilla chips, and cheese. Top with lime juice and salsa.

MAY SUNDAY

MONDAY

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Cinco de Mayo

Baby Animal Days at USU Botanical Center

Mother’s Day

Ramadan

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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.

JUNE 2017

APRIL 2017

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CRISPY GRANOLA • 2 egg whites • 1/4 cup honey • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon • 1 tsp. vanilla • dash of salt

• 3 cups uncooked rolled oats • 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) • 1/2 cup raisins, or other dried fruit (optional)

Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray large, shallow baking pan with cooking spray. Put egg whites in a large bowl and mix with fork until frothy. Stir in honey, cinnamon, and salt. Add oats and all other ingredients (except dried fruit). Stir until ingredients are coated with egg mixture. Spread mixture on baking sheet. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from pan, add dried fruit if using, and cool completely. Granola will continue to crisp as it cools. Store in an airtight container.

JUNE SUNDAY

MONDAY

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MAY 2017 S M T W T

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Flag Day

Father’s Day

Summer Begins

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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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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WEDNESDAY

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AUGUST 2017

JUNE 2017

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25 26 27 28 29 30

27 28 29 30 31

Independence Day

Pioneer Day

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.

PEACH OVERNIGHT OATMEAL • 8 oz. containers (pint-sized Mason jars work well)

Per container: • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats • 1/2 cup nonfat milk • 1/2 tsp. vanilla

• 1/2 cup sliced peaches (frozen work great) • 1 tbsp. honey or other sweetener • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

To each container add the oats, milk, vanilla, peaches, sweetener, and cinnamon in the amounts listed above. Place filled containers in the refrigerator and let sit overnight. Oats will absorb the milk and some juice from the peaches. Enjoy in the morning!

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MONDAY

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SEPTEMBER 2017 S M T W T 3

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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.

CORN & BLACK BEAN SALSA • 2 15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained • 2 cups corn (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen) • 3 large tomatoes, chopped • 1 avocado, chopped

• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped • 2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped • 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped • 2 tbsp. olive oil

• 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar • 3-4 tbsp. lemon juice • 1 tsp. salt • 1/2 tsp. pepper (optional)

Mix olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and set aside. Combine all other ingredients in a large bowl and pour dressing over it. Mix well. Serve immediately or chill for later use.

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MONDAY

TUESDAY

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SATURDAY

FRIDAY

OCTOBER 2017

Utah State Fair Begins

Labor Day

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Patriot Day

Utah State Fair Ends

Autumn Begins

Rosh Hashanah

Yom Kippur 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.

CUCUMBER & TOMATO SALAD • 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and sliced • 2 large tomatoes, diced • 1 small, sweet white onion, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp. olive oil • 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar • salt and pepper to taste

Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in a large bowl. In a small bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss vegetables with dressing. Serve immediately or let chill and marinate. Add more vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.

OCTOBER SUNDAY

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TUESDAY

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FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Columbus Day

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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.

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, melted

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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MONDAY

DECEMBER 2017

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TUESDAY

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29 30 31

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

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SATURDAY

Daylight Saving Time Ends

Election Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving

MEAL PLANNING TIPS • Take time to plan your meals. • Plan your menu around food items you have on hand.

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GARLICKY GREEN BEANS • 2 tbsp. olive oil • 3 tbsp. fresh garlic, minced • 2 lbs. fresh green beans • salt to taste

• Remember to include all the food groups in your meal. • Cook once, eat twice. • Plan meals around what’s on sale and create a thorough shopping list. • Find more tips and recipes at recipes.usu.edu.

Steam green beans until they are al dente, about 3-5 minutes. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until it begins to soften, being careful not to burn it. Once garlic is soft, add steamed green beans to the skillet and toss gently. Recipe adapted from snappilyforever.blogspot.com.

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JANUARY 2018

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28 29 30 31

SATURDAY

Hanukkah

Hanukkah Ends

Winter Begins

Christmas 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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Control codling moth in apples and pears to reduce wormy fruit.

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keeping the exposed roots moist until planted.

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for the holidays.

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for more information on classes and events held at our four beautiful gardens.

VISIT OUR GARDEN WEBSITE

OC | ER MB SEPTE Plant cold hardy annuals: pansy, primrose, kale and ornamental cabbage.

TREAT FOR CORYNEUM BLIGHT in stone fruits (cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums) at 50% leaf drop.

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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

65-100

Carrots/Turnips

60-80

Brocolli/Cauliflower/Cabbage

50-70

Corn

65-95

Garlic

100-120

Kale

50-60

Lettuce (leafy types)

45-60

Onions/Leeks

100-120

Peas

50-70

Peppers

60-100

Potatoes

100-130

Radishes

25-35

Spinach

40-50

Beets/Swiss Chard

50-60

Tomatoes

60-90

Cucumbers/Melons/Pumpkins

85-95

Summer/Winter Squash

80-100

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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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.

GRASS SEED,

Dig tender perennials such as

THANKSGIVING POINT

BOX ELDER BUGS

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.).

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

APPLES, PEACHES AND APRICOTS

PRE-EMERGENT HERBICIDES

TREAT FOR POWDERY MILDEW

Thin the fruit of

Apply a second application of

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.

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. TS .

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

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15-JUL

1-AUG 15-AUG

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