Most plants need to be pruned annually to maintain their shape, size and fruit production, Goodspeed says. Each spring prune back the oldest one or two canes to the trunk or the ground. After the wood reaches the ripe old age of four or five, the fruit production declines, and the plant starts to outgrow its own beauty. Currants have the added bonus of being ornamental with flowers in the spring, fruit in the summer and beautiful foliage colors in the fall, he says. Incorporated into a landscape, they can act as a focal point, an informal hedge or as a background planting.
Native currants are part of the spectacular color in our canyons in the fall.
The recently reorganized Career Services office at Utah State University now offers students, alumni and community members more opportunities to explore career options and prospects, according to director Dave Hart. Hart said the reorganization allows his office to provide a more comprehensive approach to career development and career employment. Our co-op and intern programs allow hundreds of students to gain valuable job experience before they get their degrees. The career library can help you identify potential employers and prepare for the career search. It also lists more than 12,000 new monthly job announcements.