With our short growing season, and typically poor soil, Montana gardeners are always looking for ways to increase yields and have healthier plants. A Billings-based company's all-natural microbial soil booster recently showed up on my radar.
If we could map out all the cool Farmers' Markets across the state of Montana, it would look a little like this. Markets are incredibly popular here, from the largest city to the smallest town. World class agricultural roots, talented artists, and a strong sense of buying local ensure that you're never far away from a Farmers' Market in Montana.
Wild tobacco can be found across Montana; it will grow essentially anywhere you can grow tomatoes. Herbalists and homeopaths are rediscovering the medicinal properties of this nicotine-laden plant.
I'm shocked and embarrassed that I've never been to this really gorgeous piece of Montana. It's so close, incredibly beautiful, inexpensive to visit, and right up my alley. Perhaps 'tourist attraction' isn't the right term for this Jefferson City gem.