Top 4 Noxious Weed ID Resources
Do you have a mystery plant that you need identified? Not sure if it's a noxious weed or what treatment options are best to get rid of it? There are some great resources out there to help you. Here are…
Demonstration Garden Coming Soon!
The Flathead Conservation District is really excited to announce that we will be building a demonstration garden and outdoor education center this summer! The goals of this project are to increase awareness and knowledge of conservation practices and to provide…
Wood Ticks 101
In Montana we have Rocky Mountain Wood Ticks which are similar looking to spiders and closely related to scorpions and mites. Throughout their life cycle, wood ticks latch onto hosts such as dogs, livestock, and humans. While latched onto these…
It’s Farmers Market Season!
Are you interested in fresh, tasty produce or local, craft-made goods? Or are you interested in reducing your footprint by shopping locally? Or maybe you're just looking for a fun community event where you can get great food, have a…
5 Options for Lawn Alternatives
All too often, lawns are a waste of time, money, and water. So why not try something different? How about one of these lawn alternatives that cost less, conserve water, and don't need to be mowed? 1. Micro-clover Before herbicides…
Timing of Herbicide Application is Critical
A guest blog by Noel Jinings, Education and Compliance Officer with Flathead County Weed Control Department For the most part, the snow has melted. The sun is shining more often and the spring rains are frequent. All of this means…
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline May 10
With recent updates to the Farm Bill, there have been some changes to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) through NRCS. For fiscal year 2019, up to $700 million will be invested for new enrollments and contract extensions. This program supports…
To Bee or Not to Bee?
Planting a garden this spring? Why not make it a pollinator garden?! Read on to learn some easy tips and tricks for supporting pollinator species. The Benefits of Native Plants Our native pollinators, such as bees, birds, bats, moths, and…
Why You Should Test Your Soil This Spring
Do you know what's in your soil and if it's healthy? Do you know all about its physical, chemical, and biological properties? There's more to soil than just dirt and knowing what's in yours can help you grow a more…
Do Deer-Proof Plants Exist?
One of the most frequent questions we get is, "what plants are deer proof?" The unfortunate answer is... none. Some plants are less tasty for deer and some hold up better to extensive deer browsing, but no plants are truly…