Category: Garden Planning
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This year, I’m embarking a new gardening adventure . . . starting seeds indoors for the first time! Bozeman’s short growing season is only 100 days. Last year, it got cool at the end of August, and my tomatoes never matured. I got a lot of them, but they never turned red. This year I’m setting up a small indoor seed-starting station in my garage. The hope is this setup will help to grow strong, healthy seedlings ready for transplanting once the weather warms up. I hope to extend their season so they have a chance to mature before cold…
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What a difference a month makes! Here in Bozeman, May ended with a generous pour from Mother Nature, but June decided to play the dry card. If my garden had a motto for June, it would be “Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!” I had to purchase a new hose attachment and have been making daily rounds. But despite the weather’s best efforts to keep things parched, there’s a lot of exciting action happening in the garden. It’s truly amazing what a little water and a lot of hope can do! Flourishing Flowers I am very pleased at how well some of the…
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A record of my gardening adventure and a step-by-step guide for how to start seeds indoors in Bozeman, MT.
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Is is important for gardeners to be aware of the frost dates in Bozeman, because our short season requires precise garden planning.
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Square foot gardening is an efficient, organized, and beginner-friendly method of growing vegetables, herbs, and flowers in a small space. It can overcome some of the specific challenges faced in Bozeman gardens.
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While Bozeman is still getting sporadic snow, but I’m beginning to see small green shoots pushing up from the ground. Spring is on its way so I the excitement has got me started planning a square-foot garden. Since this is my second year using this method to grow vegetables, I’m refining my approach based on last year’s lessons learned. If you want to go to the source, this is the original book about Square Foot Gardening. Indoor Seed Starting Setup Most of my vegetables did not fully ripen in time last year, I’m starting my seeds indoors this year. I…
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Learn how to measure sunlight in your garden to find the best spots for your plants. Track sunlight hourly, adjust for seasons, and ensure your plants get the right light!