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The MSU Yellowstone County Horticulture program offers  information and resources to individuals seeking guidance about home insect and pest control; fruit and vegetable garden care; landscaping and lawn maintenance; soil improvement and insect, disease and plant identification. 

Please contact Anthony Sammartano at the Yellowstone County Extension Office with questions or for additional information about services and resources available.

 

Here are some exciting and educational gardening events brought to you by the MSU Extension Yellowstone County Master Gardeners and their partners in support of the Billings Community Seed Library. 

  • Garden Soil Health ~ April 9 - 1:00-2:00pm @ Billings Public Library
  • The Unknown Seed: A BPL Friday Night Fun Program! ~ May 9 - 5:30-7:30pm @ Billings Public Library
  • Let's Talk About Bugs ~ June 7 - 10:00-11:00am @ Gainan’s Heights Garden Center (810 Bench Blvd) Call 406-248-5029 to reserve a seat.
  • Basic Seed Saving ~ August 20 - 5:30-6:30pm @ Billings Public Library

 

Check out some other great opportunities around Billings this spring!!

  • Spring Wake-up: To Prune or Not To Prune ~ April 26 - 10am @ Gainan’s Heights Garden Center (810 Bench Blvd) Contact 406-245-6434 for more information.
  • Landscaping with Perennials in Montana ~ May 31 - 10am @ Gainan’s Heights Garden Center (810 Bench Blvd) Contact 406-245-6434 for more information.
  • Garden to Vase ~ June 21 - 10am @ Gainan’s Heights Garden Center (810 Bench Blvd) Contact 406-245-6434 for more information.
  • Healthy By Design Gardeners' Market: Thursdays, 4–6pm beginning the second week of June through the first week in October. Fresh, affordable, local-grown food. 
  • Yellowstone Valley Food Hub:Year-round local grower’s cooperative with 50+ vendors. Order online for pick-up (six
    convenient locations) or delivery. Shop in person Fridays from
    10am–3pm, 2115 Lampman Drive Ste. A.