You should find the most recent to the very first issue of In The Garden News where you will learn a little about a lot In The Garden. We are always learning at Swan River Gardens
.The Fall Chore List
.Perrennials For Fall
.Moss Orchard Apples at SRG
It's time to start putting things in order in September. It's time to store things away that won't be needed until next season. Making an effort to store garden items and supplies properly helps, READ MORE>
.To Do List
.Dead Heading
.Weed Killers
.$25 Fruit Tree Sale
While May is the busiest month in the garden, June is certainly a close second in the 'things that make you feel crazy busy' sweepstakes. Add in graduations, weddings, reunions, camping, fishing, hiking........and you had better prioritize your garden,READ MORE>
.Busy In The Garden
.Plant With The Experts
.Bzzzzzzzzz Hummingbirds
The month of May is the busiest month in the garden! Here at Swan River Gardens we are sending plants out the door faster than ever!
.Mountain Pine Beetle
.Granny Tips For The Garden
.Growing Onions
Mountain Pine Beetles are much in the news in Montana these days and without question deserve to be. In other parts of the state, large areas of forest acreage is under attack and huge swaths of pines are succumbing to this pest. Here in the Flathead valley we are certainly seeing our share of dead trees. READ MORE>
. Dazzling Container How To
. Get The Dirt On Mulch
. Bulk Product Line-Up
We all do it. We look in the gardening magazines, see those fabulous container plantings and think 'Why don't my plants look like that? Read More>
. Money Saving Tips For The Garden
. Beating Weeds Be For They Hatch
. Grow Easy Edibles
Have you seen the price of fresh basil lately? Or rosemary? Herbs can be a great introduction to growing your own produce. Nearly all the common favorites do well in pots and can take less than perfect care. Read More>
. Composting 'Lemonade From Lemons'
. Pruning Fruit Trees 'It's Not Too Late For A Hair Cut'
. New @ SRG
Before winter winds down completely take a look around your yard and garden for any pruning that can be accomplished now. With leaves gone it is easy to see the branch structure of trees and shrubs and see where problems are or where improvements can be made. Late winter and early spring are an excellent time for pruning chores. Read More>
. October Cold Snap
. Quick Tips For Holiday Greenery
. Thank You From SRG
The fall of 2009 will certainly be remembered as yet another odd one for the Flathead Valley. The single digit cold we had in early October was very unusual. Swan River Gardens received calls from many concerned gardeners wondering whether the freezing temperatures caused any damage to shrubs and trees. Read More>
. Pest Advice 'Chill Out'
. Fall Compost 'Building foundation'
. Bulbs 'Think Spring'
. The Deer Menu 'Not Tonight Deer'
. A Few Fall Tips 'Last But Not Least'
Our marauding pals the deer often do some of their worst damage in fall. It is a good time to reapply deterrent sprays before the fall feasting begins. It also provides some early winter protection. Trees, especially Aspen, need bark guards put on before the bucks begin rubbing them, they cost just a few bucks and can save the life of your tree. Read More>
Swan River Gardens
175 Swan River Rd
Bigfork, Montana 59911 406-837-3375 E-mail swanrivergardens@yahoo.com Webwww.SwanRiverGardens.com
