This annotated book of days is a perpetual calendar and journal packed with specific information and dates of interest for Montana gardeners. Includes monthly to-do lists, week-by-week annotations, average soil and air temperatures taken in Bozeman, estimated water use by plants, dates of historic and horticultural interest, space to jot notes, plus a four-year calendar of moon phases for the years 2004-2007. 104 pages. Illustrated. Spiral bound.

Grow a garden bountiful and beautiful

The Montana Gardener’s Companion is the only guide devoted to the challenges of cultivating a successful garden in Big Sky Country. Whether you are an experienced green thumb or a curious novice, whether you live in the Northern Rockies or in the Northern Great Plains, this easy-to-understand guide will help you grow tasty vegetables, abundant flowers, and lush lawns.

You will learn:

What’s in your Montana soil and how to improve it

Techniques to maximize the short growing season

The best high-performance plant varieties for your area of the state

Ways to combat pests and plant diseases common to Montana

Local sources of hands-on assistance with gardening questions

Hundreds of expert gardening tips and tricks specific to Montana conditions