Wild tobacco can be found across Montana; it will grow essentially anywhere you can grow tomatoes. Herbalists and homeopaths are rediscovering the medicinal properties of this nicotine-laden plant.
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.
Sure, you can freeze them, can them, or make salsa or sauces. But today we learned of another way to preserve your precious homegrown tomato crop that is super easy. Plus, the finished product takes up far less room in your pantry or freezer!
Not pickle ball... pickling produce! The class is just $20 and will teach you a tasty way to save and store all that fresh produce that will soon be coming from your garden.
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.
This weekend will really feel like spring in the Billings area, as sunshine and 70s is the theme for the next few days. Low 80s are possible next week and everybody is anxious to start planting flowers and getting their gardens rolling for the season...
Earlier this week, I found out that the Billings Public Library offers a free seed bank. What?! I headed off to the library this morning to check it out.
It's tempting to get your garden seeds started indoors now. It's too soon. Here are some other beginner gardening tips as well as plant varieties that generally grow well in Billings.
With the popular downtown summertime event postponed indefinitely, here are three other options where you can get your hands on fresh produce around Billings.