Mistletoe in Conifers and how to manage it

Dwarf Mistletoes (Arceuthobium spp.) are parasitic flowering plants that derives all its food from the host plant or tree(s). Dwarf Mistletoes are species specific attacking only conifers, the most common here in Flathead Valley is the one associated with Douglas Fir,...

How to prune your fruit trees

After a long (and still on-going) winter many people are getting anxious to prune their fruit trees. The good news if you live in NW Montana, is that you’ve got time before the trees start to leaf out. It’s important to keep in mind that if you neglect to...