Pesticides and Pollinators
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By Karen Laitala, Vegetation Coordinator Though we live dramatically different lifestyles, my oldest sister who resides in a subdivision in a north Texas city and I, the Montana “country living” […]
Noxious Weeds and the Environment: A Bigger Picture
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By Karen Laitala, Vegetation Coordinator Although anyone who knows me knows that I’m a “certifiable” botany and native plants nerd, I love everything nature. In particular, I share a love […]
Spotted knapweed battles against spring weather and treatments
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By Karen Laitala, Vegetation Coordinator The past few weeks I have been making a concerted effort to take daily walks on the ranch where I live. Last week the snowy […]