Grow a garden bountiful and beautifulThe 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 itTechniques to maximize the short growing seasonThe best high-performance plant varieties for your area of the stateWays to combat pests and plant diseases common to MontanaLocal sources of hands-on assistance with gardening questionsHundreds of expert gardening tips and tricks specific to Montana conditions