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The Shoots of Spring

I’m standing in an aisle at a local feed mill waiting for my sack of layer mash to arrive from

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Nature Sculpting

We humans sometimes think we are the only ones who practice art. But a quick walk in the woods reveals

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Embrace the Mess!

It takes a concerted effort to shed the shackles of our Victorian era perspective when it comes to the beauty

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The Best Way to Access Your Lake

Walking across different areas of your property to get to the lake can trample vegetation, expose soil and increase erosion

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“Winterscaping” For Personal Happiness

This season there are many ways to use plants and evergreens to create a nicely decorated home, indoors and out.

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Critters Corner: Montana’s Garden

Riverview Park & Zoo Here at the Riverview Park and Zoo we have several beautiful gardens and naturalized areas which

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The Bounty of Fresh Herbs

Planting an herb garden is fun and rewarding. Who doesn’t love the tender shoots of fresh basil or the

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Dreaming of Summer Days: Fisher Excavating

Dreaming of summer days is good fuel to get your spring projects rolling. Often landscaping ideas are creeping into our

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Plant Talk: Go Big or Go Dry

Weather-wise, we don’t know what we’ll get until we get it. This past Spring has taught us that. With that