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Make Your Own Custom Evergreen Wreaths
by Jan Cashman 11/21/10 Wreaths have been used for decorating for thousands of years; their unending circle symbolizes eternity. Wreaths worn as headdresses were used as awards in the ancient Olympics, or to celebrate religious holidays. Germany, the initiator of many of our Christmas traditions and decorations, started the Advent wreath, where a candle is
Gifts for Gardeners
For that special gardener on your Christmas list… Felco pruners, the Cadillac of pruners. A Swiss-made tool they will use for years with all replaceable parts! We have a good selection of BOOKS to pour over this winter when you can’t garden outside. How about a book like Plants of the Rocky Mountains or one
The 2010 Growing Season
by Jan Cashman The weather affects how our trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables grow each year. Here is a brief rundown of 2010’s weather and growing conditions: Last winter’s temperatures were mild, but winter snowfall was well above average; three major snowfalls in October of 2009 blanketed our ground till April. This past May was
November Checklist
Protect tea roses with mulch or rose cones Water evergreens well before the ground freezes Wrap young trees, dark barked trees & smooth barked trees to protect from rodents and sunscald Spray anti-desiccant on evergreens that are likely to winter burn Dig a hole for live Christmas tree & save soil in a frost-free place
October Checklist
Plant bulbs, peonies, lilies Fertilize lawn with 16-20-0-14 fertilizer Dormant seed pasture grasses Plant evergreens Pick apples & plums when they are ripe Divide & replant perennials Dig up glads, begonias & dahlias for winter storage Protect roses with mulch Transplant aspens after leaf drop Rake leaves-use for mulch or make into compost Don’t fertilize
Growing Garlic
by Jan Cashman Growing your own food in your own garden means chemical-free, fresher, tastier vegetables and fruits. Many gardeners, not only here in the Gallatin Valley, but all over the country, are realizing this. Garlic is a plant that gardeners can easily grow in our arid mountain climate; it originated in the mountains of