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Blooming masterpiece

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If you live anywhere near it, you probably know Rich and Donna Dengel’s garden. The multicolored flowery showplace is a real attention getter, yet according to Rich, it’s all due to someone else. Several someones, actually.

“We had a really nice yard where we lived in Manhattan, but when we moved here 17 years ago the house was newly built and the yard was just dirt,” Rich recalled.

Being new to the area, he sought the help of a neighbor…the former owners of Alpine Floral.

Governor’s wildfire briefing includes updates on major incidents

According to the wildfire briefing received by the Governor, as of Wednesday, July 21 at around noon, there were 19 large fire incidents in Montana. The state remains in Preparedness Level 5 and the Northern Rockies region is the number one priority region in the nation.

Tips for growing beautiful and tasty blueberries

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Blueberries are a summer favorite, great for snacking, baking, topping your oatmeal and so much more. This nutritious fruit also adds a bit of brainpower to your diet and beauty to your landscape with spring blooms, fall color, and of course, tasty and colorful fruit.

Does your garden need a boost?

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Sometimes one small change is all you need to make big change happen.

Keep your garden looking its best all summer long

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Summer means hot, and often dry, weather for many gardeners. Keep your garden looking its best with less water and maintenance throughout the summer.

Flower Farm offers fresh flowers, herbs ready for the cutting

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Fresh-cut flowers can brighten a dinner table or a commemorative occasion. Spring Creek Flower Farm, located at 838 N. Miller Street in Lewistown, has over 150 varieties of flowers and herbs ready for cutting and enjoying, whether as a decoration or as a fresh addition to a home-cooked meal.

Maximize harvest with proper care

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Grow an abundant harvest with some timely garden care. Arm yourself with a few basic tools, a bit of time and regular visits to the garden throughout the growing season to keep plants healthy and more productive.

You don’t need to invest in every garden tool on the market. A shovel, trowel, weeding tool, gloves and kneeling pad are the basics. If your budget is tight, ask gardening friends and family if they have extras to spare or lend.

Too hot, too hot baby

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Get ready, hot weather is coming. The National Weather Service in Great Falls is predicting some areas of Central Montana may see record-breaking heat next week.

After late snows, freezing temperatures into the month of May and lots of wind, area gardens were already stressed. Now heat. What’s a gardener to do?

Rebecka Blair, lead florist at Alpine Nursery, said extra water may be needed but don’t overdo it.

Main Street Revitalization Project to bring vibrancy, health to Central Montana

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After sitting mostly vacant since the early 1990s, the historic Crowley Block building in the heart of downtown Lewistown will see new life and contribute to the health of the community after an $8.6 million rehabilitation and redevelopment of the basement, first floor and mezzanine.

Tips for raised bed and elevated gardening success

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Raised beds and elevated gardens provide easier access to gardens and can increase space available for growing vegetables and flowers. You will enjoy convenience and easy access when including one or more in your landscape or on your patio, deck, or balcony.