Gardeners advised to watch for late blight on tomatoes and potatoes
Montana State University plant pathology specialists say weather conditions in Montana are ideal for late blight, the disease that caused the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s, and they urge home gardeners to watch for signs of the disease on tomatoes and potatoes in home gardens to inhibit its spread to commercial crops. Read more...
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Cherry study takes root
Patricia McGlynn, the Montana State University extension agent for Flathead County who is leading the study, indicated that the
goal is to find cherry varieties that will ripen even later in the season than the traditional Lamberts, extending the harvest season well beyond that of Washington and other Northwest cherry producers. Read more...
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Friday, July 2 |
"Julius Caesar" |
8pm |
Saturday, July 3 |
MSU Extension at Farmers Market |
9am |
Big Sky Institute Hike: Wildflowers - enrollment limited, please call to register |
10am |
"Julius Caesar" and special reading of Declaration of Independence |
8pm |
Monday, July 5 |
No classes, offices closed in observance of Independence Day |
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Tuesday, July 6 |
Big Sky Institute Soup, Salad and Science Dinner - registration required |
6pm |
Making Scents of Wine at Museum of the Rockies |
7pm |
Thursday, July 8 |
MontanaPBS'"11th and Grant with Erik Funk" presents Jeremy Morton |
7pm |
Friday, July 9 |
Purchase your tickets to great shows at the Brick |
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Saturday, July 10 |
Wine Classic |
7pm |
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