“Housing has gotten so expensive that some people have had to move out of their homes, where they had their garden, and into an apartment,” described Helena Community Gardens Executive Director Sheri Steckler. Across the country, the cost of living is skyrocketing,...
Need a new recipe to help with the winter blues? This Potato Parsnip Gratin, featured in the winter section of the 2023 Local Food Guide, contains two of our favorite food groups: cheese and potatoes! It will warm you up on cold winter days, and it’s also a...
If you’re one of those people who adds five cloves of garlic when the recipe calls for one, then this recipe is for you! This recipe for Garlic Confit, featured in the 2023 Local Food Guide, is perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or for girl dinner. Try it for...
In the Garden Many varieties of corn are considered long season crops. For this reason, some growers can struggle to produce a successful crop in our shorter Montana season. However, there are some work-arounds that still allow Montana’s growers to enjoy fresh corn....
Courtesy of Cultivating Connections Montana | Hamilton Bob Thaden, owner of Tongue River Winery in Miles City, Montana, guides a woman as she uses bright orange clippers to cut robust bunches of grapes from vines strung up on wire fences. The woman isn’t an employee...
