gardening

Big news! A new cherry variety has been developed, and it might just be even better than the beloved Flathead Cherry. Gasp.

Sunflowers are just awesome. Everybody likes them, they're found everywhere, and they're easy to grow at home. Montana has huge fields of them and sunflowers are one of the most popular flowers to grow in your own backyard. Sorry, Bitterroot. You're just not as prevalent.

If we could map out all the cool Farmers' Markets across the state of Montana, it would look a little like this. Markets are incredibly popular here, from the largest city to the smallest town. World class agricultural roots, talented artists, and a strong sense of buying local ensure that you're never far away from a Farmers' Market in Montana.

It smells like either death, rotting fish, sweaty socks or a combination of all three.

Those squirrels don't stand a chance.

No, they are not trying to give their yards a much needed bath.

Interestingly enough, it turns out that this is less a horror story, and more of a love story—between the ants and the peonies.

Hanging flower baskets are fun and easy to make yourself. There's nothing wrong with buying most of the annuals from your favorite garden center, but you should try growing the most stunning part yourself. I do it every year and it's really easy.

I'm shocked and embarrassed that I've never been to this really gorgeous piece of Montana. It's so close, incredibly beautiful, inexpensive to visit, and right up my alley. Perhaps 'tourist attraction' isn't the right term for this Jefferson City gem.

Your favorite fruit trees are going to die soon in Montana if you see any damage similar to these pictures. A long winter with deep snowbanks made for the perfect "storm" of destruction by a hated rodent - the vole.

Come meet two fantastic dudes this Saturday who will help YOU become a better vegetable gardener in Gallatin County. We all know it can be rough around here but these gentlemen have seen it all and know the secrets to happy, FUN gardens.

If it's the start of a healthy hobby and habit, this might be the best $15 you've spent in a while. All day on Saturday at Cashman Nursery in Bozeman, you can stop in and get all the things you need, along with instruction, to grow your own microgreens of your choice.