Archive for February, 2007

Flowers and Paintings

February 27th, 2007

I was still trying to paint the wood end walls of my new hoop house one morning when the poppies burst into bloom in my yard. It was summer and our art gallery was so busy I only had an hour or so at dawn to work on the painting project. I […]

Gardening Advice You Will Not Find Here

February 18th, 2007

My philosophy on advice is pretty simple. I listen to it, if I have the time, and use it, if it seems to apply to my own situation. If not, I try to find something that will work for me.
When I look for advice, who do I find credible? I prefer […]

Growing Tomatoes in a Short Season Climate

February 15th, 2007

Montana is a challenge for those of us who love avalanches of delicious home grown and vine ripened tomatoes. Since the last frost here is around June 1 and the first frost in early September, or, horror of horrors, sometimes even in mid August, the season is painfully short. The plants can be grown outdoors, […]

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