Pest Patrol

Addressing Problems and Making Plans for the New Year

Winter finally arrived this week. Today we woke up to a brisk five degrees, a stark difference to last Monday’s record high of 67 degrees with high winds. Grassland fires burned structures and acreage throughout Northcentral Montana, which is unheard of in December. I’m so over it. After a year of drought and fire, this ...

Desperate Deer Go to Great Lengths for a Meal

No matter how long I've been doing this, I consistently find that every season is different and you always learn something. This year marked dramatic changes beginning with a cooler spring, yet not cold, blessed with plenty of precipitation. I planted the garden by mid-May, and it was well on its way to be one ...