Cauliflower

Cauliflower

According to Mark Twain, “cauliflower is just cabbage with a college education”. Twain may have been onto something as they are close relatives in the brassica family. While we also love cabbage, cauliflower has been in the spotlight these past few years due to its...
Tomatoes

Tomatoes

When it comes to local tomatoes versus grocery store tomatoes, there’s no competition. Locally-grown tomatoes are plump, flavorful, and sweet. There’s a reason they are often referred to as nature’s candy. In the Garden Because the growing season is short...
Huckleberries

Huckleberries

Montana is known for vast skies, diverse wildlife, and huckleberry everything. A huckleberry is a common name for small berries that look like blueberries and domesticating them has eluded researchers for decades. For that reason, you can only harvest them in the...
Zucchini

Zucchini

Summer squash season is here, and you know what that means–zucchini galore! Along with cucumbers, melons, and winter squash, zucchini is a member of the Cucurbitaceae or gourd family. With its soft texture and mild flavor, zucchini is a highly versatile vegetable that...