植物诊所

你有昆虫或植物要鉴定吗? Are you wondering how to support pollinators and other wildlife with your plant choices? Would you like to learn more about how to grow vegetables or a lawn area in our unique climate? Idaho 主的园丁s and the 植物诊所 are available to answer your gardening questions.

• You may join us in person each Tuesday and Thursday 从早上9点开始.m. 到3点.m. 在我们的新地点: 958 S. Lochsa圣. Post Falls 316套房. We have numerous resources and a lab to address your questions.
• You may visit or booth most Saturday’s at the 库特奈县 Farmer’s Market at 草原和I-95 从早上9点开始.m. 到1p.m.
• You may fill out the form on our website where you may upload photos
• 您可以给我们发电子邮件并附上照片 kootenaimg@azarnewsonline.com

Please feel free to reference our 样品和标本的摄影技巧

• Please see our guidelines below to virtually submit a question or sample to your Idaho 主的园丁s any day of the week.
• 冬季时间表是10月. 1日至3月31日-致电208-292-1377或发电子邮件 kootenaimg@azarnewsonline.com

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样本提交指引

In order for us to ensure accuracy and expediency, please follow these guidelines closely. If you have 植物诊所 questions beyond what our forms have to offer, please email us: kootenaimg@azarnewsonline.com.

样品和标本的摄影技巧

• Place the insect specimen or plant sample onto a background that will make all the features apparent in contrast. For example, use a light background for dark insects or dark background for white flowers.
• 放置标准U.S. penny or dime next to the specimen/sample to indicate size.
• If the specimen/sample is very small (the size of a pin head or smaller), you may need to use a hand magnifying lens to get a clear picture.
• Take multiple photos to ensure good shots from a variety of angles. Be sure to include all parts, as specified in the submission guidelines on this page.

植物、树木、灌木和草皮问题

请填写我们的 植物问题表格 尽你所能. Include images of the plant according to the following specifications and taken according to the photo guidelines stated above. Your information will then be submitted to our volunteer Idaho 主的园丁s. During peak 植物诊所 months, expect a response within approximately two weeks.

• Plants: Show problem, stem, leaves, flower and fruit. 如果需要，露出根.
• Trees/Shrubs: Show the progression of the problem, branches and leaves/needles. Make sure photos are particularly clear if the problem is on the trunk.
• Turf: Show at least 12 inches-square section of the problem area that includes healthy and unhealthy conditions.

土样测试

The U of I 分析科学实验室 (ASL) provides comprehensive analytical services in the area of soil analyses, including fertility testing and environmental analyses. Follow these steps to gather your sample and submit it for testing.

收集你的样本 (参考: A Guide to Collecting Soil Samples for Farms and Gardens)

• Use a 5-gallon bucket and collect from about 12 sites in your garden area (1 bag of just over a pint should ideally be used for around a 20x20 feet area or one raised bed). These 12 sites will give you an average reading of the total soil in that space.
• Dig down at varied depths for each of the 12 collection sites (2 to 13 inches depth) and place a scoop of soil into the bucket from each site.
• 混合土壤直到混合. If needed, dry it on cookie sheets in a dry space out of the sun.
• Place a little more than one pint of soil in a plastic bag and seal it.
• 在袋子上贴上收集日期的标签, your name and the name of the area from which you gathered (Sample Identification). Label additional bag differently if you send in multiple collections. For example: west side of garden and east side of garden.
• 去 分析科学实验室土壤服务页面:
  • 访问 土壤分析价目表.
  • 下载及列印 提交表格样本. Testing fees start at $50/bag for the Standard Fertility Test, 其中包括N-P-K的结果, 有机物质%和pH值.
  • One bag should ideally be used for around a 20x20 feet area or one raised bed.
• Send your Sample Submission Form, your check and the bag of soil (suggested FedEx or UPS) to:

分析科学实验室
365滚球官网
霍尔姆研究中心
西六街2222号
莫斯科，号码83844-2203

• Results will be returned to you and our Idaho 主的园丁 coordinator, who will contact you to interpret the results and make recommendations.