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MSU FREE Download – How To Grow Tomatoes In Montana

Michelle — Sun, 12 May 2013 17:29:10 +0000

Many of us have stuck tomato starts in every sunny, spare corner of the house. Growing tomatoes in Montana can be tough but Montana State University can help with a FREE digital brochure. GET YOUR FREE “GROWING TOMATOES IN MONTANA” DOWNLOAD HERE I usually cheat a little by purchasing tomato starts at a reliable, local [...]

The Kenyon Noble Garden Center In Bozeman Is Having Their Seaon Opening On Saturday, May 11

Rich Ledoux — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:57:32 +0000

Kenyon Noble’s full service Garden Center in Bozeman is having a super fun season opening on Saturday, May 11, complete with a Junior Carpenter Mother’s Day Project, FREE expert gardening seminars, and $.50 hot dogs and soda. Details here: Kenyon Noble’s full service Garden Center in Bozeman has everything to accommodate the beginner gardener to [...]

Planet Natural Made Me Do It – Pots Made Of Cow Poo

Michelle — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:30:28 +0000

My “gardening” quest for 2013 is moving along quite nicely. My backyard is ready to be planted, my living room is trashed with dirt, seedlings, trays and now a stack of biodegradable pots made from cow poo. Yeah, cow poo. They’re called Cow Pots and until yesterday I was unfamiliar with them although not at [...]

4 Creative and Unusual Garden Furniture Ideas You Can Do Yourself

Carl Pettit — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:56:38 +0000

Sure, you could take the easy route and head on over to Ikea or your local lawn-and-garden shop and pick up a few pieces of outdoor furniture for your backyard. But if you really want to impress your friends and indulge your creative flair, you might want to consider some of these more unusual options:

Gardening For Dummies – How To Plant Bulbs [VIDEO]

Michelle — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:59:08 +0000

Bozeman has a serious case of Spring Fever. Almost every woman I know has turned at least a corner of their living room into a seed starting nursery, desperate for warmer temps so we can finally get outside. I’ve heard from many people that the Bozeman “plant outside” date is the first week in June [...]

Less Lawn. I'm Going To Grow Some Food

Michelle — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:07:58 +0000

As I’ve stated before, I love gardening but I’m also a gardening idiot. Lucky for me my friends are experts. This year I have a lot of space to deal with and I now have to make a choice: DO I MAKE MY LAWN PRISTINE OR SHOULD I SPEND MY TIME, MONEY AND EFFORT GROWING [...]

Don't Miss Kenyon Noble's 'Spring Fever Savings' April 11 – April 21

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:57:32 +0000

All three Kenyon Noble locations (Bozeman, Belgrade, Livingston) are unveiling their Spring Fever Savings today. Start growing AND saving more green! Don’t miss your chance to grab lawn and garden essentials, outdoor equipment, decking, fencing and more at great prices. The savings will only last through April 21: Kenyon Noble Spring Fever Savings runs Thursday, [...]

When To Plant Grass Seed In Montana [VIDEO]

Michelle — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:15:20 +0000

Montanans love their lawns. If yours (like mine) needs a little help this Spring, there are a couple things to know about the best time to plant some new grass seed. We all know the weather is nuts around here in the Spring so saying that “late April” or “early June” is the best time [...]

Hey, People With Dogs! How Do I Fix These Stupid Holes?

Michelle — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:05:22 +0000

Yeah, I know what it’s shaped like. And please don’t tell me “put some dirt in it”. I need some serious advice on how to repair several holes in my backyard dug by a very determined dog. The picture doesn’t really do it justice…..it’s almost a foot deep and a couple feet long. Pouring dirt [...]

Stuff You Find In Your New Place – Stupid Huge Juniper Bushes

Michelle — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:09:31 +0000

Juniper bushes are the dumbest thing Mother Nature ever came up with. And we bought into it, planting them just about everywhere we could in the 60s and 70s. I want this thing GONE. How to get rid of this monstrosity? I don’t really know. Seriously, there’s three of these stupid-huge things at my new [...]

Don't Miss The Garden Center Showcase At Kenyon Noble In Bozeman On March 7

Rich Ledoux — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:56:16 +0000

Kenyon Noble in Bozeman is having a Garden Center Showcase on Thursday, March 7. Don’t miss out on pre-season purchasing, expert advice, regional growing tips, free wine samplings and appetizers, and much more! Details here: The Kenyon Noble Bozeman location is having a Garden Center Showcase on March 7 from 6 – 8 pm. [...]

Montana State University Extension Will Host Level-1 Master Gardener Class

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:24:48 +0000

MSU Extension in Gallatin County will host a Level 1 Master Gardener class starting Monday, January, 14, 2013. Sign up now. Details here: The Level 1 Master Gardener class will run consecutive Mondays until March 4, from 6 – 8:30 pm, at the Museum of the Rockies. Toby Day, MSU Extension horticulture specialist, will be [...]

Bozeman Fall Leaf Pickup Schedule And Another Year of Disappointment

Michelle — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:37:00 +0000

I am a champion of Bozeman. However, the City of Bozeman (and Mother Nature) never fail to screw me every Fall when it comes to picking up my leaves that I dutifully rake for the City to pick up. Why? Because I live in the ‘hood. See, the City of Bozeman leaf pickup schedule seems [...]

Did Your Flowers Die With The Snow Last Weekend?

Michelle — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:43:20 +0000

Everybody in Bozeman knows it, but NOBODY seems to adhere to it….the June 1st “OK” date to plant stuff outside. I’m just as guilty as anyone because after a long Bozeman winter, I need color on my front porch. How did your flowers fare?

For My Granola Munching Parent Friends: Grow Organic Vegan Cartoon [VIDEO]

Michelle — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:09:42 +0000

I could no sooner be a vegan than I could instantly turn Chinese, but lots of my (insane) friends are…and they’re parents. So thought I’d post this cute little ditty you can start brain washing your kids with it. (The vegan part, not the totally OK organic part.) Love you mean it.

The City Of Bozeman Is Selling Compost Bins This Saturday At The Fairgrounds

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:21:50 +0000

The Home Compost Bin Cash & Carry Sale will be held on two days only. Come purchase your very own compost bin on either Saturday, May 19th or June 2nd from 1-5 pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. You might want to pick one up at the Fairgrounds this Saturday after looking for treasure at the Super Garage Sale.

Kenyon Noble Garden Center Opens This Saturday 5/12/2012

Michelle — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:10:00 +0000

All of the hardcore gardeners I know have a strict June 1st planting date for their gardens but I’ve never been able to wait that long. Besides, I want some FLOWERS! Kenyon Noble opens up their new Garden Center this Saturday!