Gardening

Wondering about that strange bundle in your garden? It’s a praying mantis egg sac! These beneficial insects help control pests. Learn why you should leave them be and their growing presence in Montana gardens.

Who knew that a household staple could double as garden armor? It's the unexpected twist every gardener needs.

A Slinky on a bird feeder? Yep, it’s a quirky yet effective way to keep those pesky squirrels at bay, bringing a little fun to gardening chores.

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

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

If you're needing some ground cover and some color in your Montana garden, there is nothing easier to grow than Cat Mint.

Folks in Missoula have the opportunity to buy a rather interesting product to help with their gardening this spring.

For beginning gardeners, or those, like me with two ‘black thumbs”, the Missoula County Extension Office has a class to ease you into gardening without having to plow up your yard.

As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers.   In Montana, perhaps this old adage should be modified to reflect the fact that in all likelihood, there will be more showers in May. And probably June, too. But I digress — the real reason I want to talk about flowers is that everyone seems to be planting them right now. Eve ...

Today we wrap-up our look behind the headlines at what needs to be done around the garden and around the house.  Or, just catching-up to the change of temperature and daylight. Our show today looks at bringing the garden down to size - gardening in straw bales, containers, or by the square yard...