It’s the growing season and your community garden plot needs regular attention and love, and so do your children currently stuck at home. Fortunately, kids benefit from time spent outside, exploring, and working with the soil, as much as adults do. Here are a variety of activities for kids of all ages to keep them active and engaged in the garden while you get a chance to work!
Read MoreHere’s a list of some common garden flowers that are uncommonly edible.
Read MoreWe’ve been on a bit of a compost kick lately… sticking with that theme, today we are going to learn about compost tea!
Read MoreGood for more than a finished look!
Read MoreGuest writers from our friends at Soil Cycle speak on the beauty of composting.
Read MoreHow to identify and tackle one of Missoula’s most prevalent weeds!
Read MoreCommunity gardeners estimated on average that they save up to $15 per week on their grocery bill by growing some of their own food, and some gardeners reported saving $50 or more per week. For those of you wondering how to maximize your garden space to save the most money, check out this three part blog.
Read MoreMSU Extension confirmed white rot on a garlic sample at our ASUM Community Gardens last month. I spoke with their horticulture specialist and their plant disease diagnostician to better understand how worried we should be, and most importantly, what it means for community gardeners and the future of our garlic growing.
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