If you have been following me for awhile, you know that my family and I love garden tomatoes. In fact, sometimes I think it’s the only reason why I have an annual garden. Every year, I start tomatoes from seed, babying the seedlings throughout the spring, and then planting at least 30 plants in the […]
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Next to dealing with late frosts in June, there’s nothing more frustrating as a gardener than having your plants munched on by critters. After the effort of babying those seedlings throughout the spring and meticulously planting them in nicely amended soil, it’s disheartening to wake up one day to flea beetles boring small holes in
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As more and more people move to urban areas, it’s become increasingly important to learn how to garden in small spaces. Though we’re fortunate in Montana to still have a lot of land and open spaces, our cities are expanding, especially Bozeman! The more savvy we can get with urban garden designs, the more possibilities
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One of the most important elements to our success as gardeners are pollinators. Without them, a vegetable garden and a perennial food forest are not possible. In fact, nearly 75% of the flowering plants on Earth rely on pollinators to set seed or fruit. It’s no wonder that attracting them to your garden is such
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Chickens are one of the easier and more useful animals to have in your backyard gardens. In permaculture, they are often the example of ‘each element performing multiple functions.’ In other words, having chickens as part of your backyard ecosystem accomplishes several functions at once. Not only can they provide you with eggs and meat
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Artichokes have never been high on my list of vegetables to grow here in Montana. Because they prefer a much longer growing season, the effort to grow them to maturity has often outweighed the novelty of enjoying them out of my garden. In fact, California’s Monterey region grows almost 100% of the U.S. grown artichokes
When I’ve asked my clients why they want a garden, a frequent answer that I receive is they want to give their children the experience of growing food. Indeed, producing food is one of the best ways to engage children outdoors. Whether it’s growing broccoli, carrots or tomatoes, or owning a small flock of chickens,
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The herb spiral is the quintessential example of an element that embodies permaculture principles. Mimicking the spiral pattern that we see in nature, this space-saving garden bed creates different microclimates, allows you to grow several different herbs in a convenient 5 foot diameter area and is a beautiful addition to any garden. However, when you
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We all know that gardening in a cold climate isn’t for the faint of heart. With the threat of a frost as early as the beginning of September, we have to look for techniques to extend our growing season as much as possible, especially if we have unripe tomatoes or peppers in the ground. To
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I LOVE garlic, from soups to stir-fries to pasta dishes, I use it all the time in my cooking. Not only that but garlic has great health benefits like boosting the immune system and reducing blood pressure. There was a time when I would shock my friends and relatives by swallowing whole cloves when I
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