The gardener's ode to April involves the business of planting and the enjoyment of nutrient-rich, fresh greens and cool season rewards. It means transplanting summer selections as conditions warm and seeing buds and blooms emerge with spring’s real arrival. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores key vegetables to plant in April, including favorite varieties, for enjoyment throughout the warm season.
Are you looking for the ultimate spreading flower for your garden beds or containers? Wave petunias are a wonderful hybrid that will transform your garden. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers how to plant, grow, and care for these stunning bloomers.
You never intend to have vegetable pests, but they show up anyway! They’re nuisances that threaten your coming harvest. Learn to identify, prevent, and treat these 11 potato pests alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
If you want to entice pollinators to the garden, salvia is perfect for the job. 'Pink Profusion' has stunning blooms that reliably bring color to the summer and fall landscape. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss growing this pretty perennial.
Are you looking for the ultimate mulch to use this year? There are many reasons why you should try using wood chips. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers the ways wood chips can benefit your garden.
Are you preparing to trim your favorite trees this spring? While some trees love a good spring haircut, others don’t appreciate it. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum covers the trees to prune right now and the ones you shouldn’t touch.
Lettuce is the finest leafy green for first-time gardeners to grow! It’s quick to sprout, easy to cultivate, and delicious to taste. With five main types, there’s sure to be an option for you and your garden. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 15 best-performing lettuce varieties you should plant this year.
Montana’s native wildflowers sway in the warm season landscape and buzz with activity from beneficial insects. With showy blooms and textures that offer multi-season interest, they withstand cold winters and offer numerous ecosystem benefits. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the ornamental native blooms of Big Sky country to bring naturalized appeal.
We adore a well-curated cottage garden brimming with an array of flowers, herbs, edibles, and various other found items. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some of our favorite shrubs to create a most inviting space.
Scarlet sage brings lively color and vibrant blooms that attract hummingbirds. The North American native is easy care and thrives with little tending in the right conditions. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring the merits of the only red-blooming native sage.
Sages are all the rage, and for good reason! They’re superb members of the Mint family, growing well in gardens throughout the country. Find the best one for your yard here, as native plant gardener Jerad Bryant shares 35 of the hardiest varieties.
If you’ve faced difficulty growing carrots in compacted or heavy clay soils, try growing Chantenay carrots. This group of carrots have short and stocky roots that grow well where other carrots will not. Farmer Briana Yablonski will share how to plant and care for these delicious roots.