{"title":"Garden \u0026 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerennial vegetables, comfrey and seed offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"asparagus-bundle-of-5","title":"Asparagus (Bundle of 25)","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWe are offering three of our best performing asparagus in Montana—Mary Washington, Millenium, and Purple Passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eMary Washington\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA classic heirloom variety known for its reliable yields and resistance to rust. Hardy and well-suited for zones 3–8 (even zone 2 if properly covered in 1 ft of straw or wood mulch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eJersey Knight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA top-performing, all-male hybrid known for its high yields and disease resistance. Produces thick, tender, flavorful spears with excellent cold hardiness and tolerance to rust, crown rot, and fusarium. Vigorous and dependable, it thrives in a wide range of climates and is ideal for northern growers seeking a long-lived, productive asparagus patch. Hardy to zone 3 or even zone 2 if properly covered in mulch over the winter (1 ft of straw or wood mulch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePurple Passion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis vibrant purple asparagus is tender, sweet, and less fibrous than green varieties,. Excellent for fresh eating. The others steam better though in our experience. Hardy in zones 3–8, it performs well in most soils. Can be grown in zone 2 like the others if properly covered with 1 ft of straw or wood mulch over the winter.The color is striking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Mary Washington","offer_id":42498792063042,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Jersey Knight","offer_id":42498792095810,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Purple Passion","offer_id":42498792128578,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/asparagus-green-spear.webp?v=1789019191"},{"product_id":"comfrey","title":"Comfrey: 5 Root cuttings 4\" long","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eThis plant really needs no introduction. It is a power house in terms of pulling up minerals from the sub-soil, storing it in their large broad leaves, and then allowing you to chop and drop as a green mulch around your trees for then attracting bacteria and fungi to help mineralize those nutrients and feed your soil food web.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eMedicinal Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eAlso has medicinal value due to the allantoin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eHardiness \u0026amp; Growth Behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eHardy to zone 2. This is the Russian Comfrey and does not spread in our experience as much as the native.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"731\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePretty borage-like flowers. Also deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42472435056706,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/comfrey-plant-in-bloom.webp?v=1789019810"},{"product_id":"horseradish-bunde-of-2","title":"Horseradish","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best performing horseradish we have grown in Montana. Not much to say on flavor because most horseradish we have tried tastes the same. But we're no horseradish connoisseurs here. In terms of hardiness, this will survive down to at least -50F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Horseradish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHarvest can begin the following year once enough root energy has been stored. The saying growing up for us was that you can harvest Horseradish roots in any month ending in \"r\". However, the colder one is, the harder it may be to harvest the roots once the frost layer is deep, so it is best to harvest the roots in September or October if you are zone 5 or colder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBundle Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with three healthy and good sized root cuttings. When planted, these will take off the first year and produce a good sized plant come end of the season. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"3 Root Cuttings","offer_id":42547482329154,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/horseradish-plant-leaves.webp?v=1789020347"},{"product_id":"jeruselam-artichoke-5-tubers","title":"Jeruselam Artichoke (10 Tubers)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJerusalem Artichoke is one of those things that one should grow because they are prolific, perennializes even in our cold Montana winters, and provides a good source of starch (inulin), but make sure to prepare them right otherwise you'll see why they're euphemistically nicknamed \"fartichokes\"! These are hardy to at least -50°F if not more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are sold as tubers. Each item of Jerusalem artichoke includes 10 tubers, enough to establish a good sized planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42547493765186,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/jerusalem-artichoke-tubers.webp?v=1789020384"},{"product_id":"rhubarb","title":"Rhubarb (Bundle of 2)","description":"\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWe have two selection of cold hardy rhubarb, Canadian Red and Crimson Red. These varieties have done exceedingly well not only in western Montana where they have both survived temps between -30F and -40F, but also east of the divide where temps can dip below -40F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eHardy to -50F or more, these are both bullet proof. A bundle of 2 comes with one Canadian Red and Crimson Beauty. The crowns are very large and are going on their third year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Crimson Red: Large 3 Yr. Crowns","offer_id":42547396608066,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canada Red: Large 3 Yr. Crowns","offer_id":42547396640834,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/rhubarb-plant-in-garden.webp?v=1789021037"},{"product_id":"sapps-select-hybrid-hazelnut-50-seeds-ships-asap","title":"Sapp's Select Hybrid Hazelnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis selection is from our good friend James Sapp's most productive hybrid hazel bush in his orchard. The bush has endured -29F and made a full crop of nuts. James has been trying many different seedlings for 7 years and this is his best seedling. It has a very short and wrinkly beak compared to most hybrids. This makes it look small on the bush but this is largely because it makes less husk and more nut. First generation was grown by University of Oregon. Second generation by Akiva (Twisted Tree). Third by James. Pollen partners could be Akiva seedlings, Z’s nutty, badger set, dermis. Zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688693469250,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/sapps-select-hybrid-hazelnut-seeds.jpg?v=1789021038"},{"product_id":"ashworth-mountain-black-walnut-50-nuts-ships-asap","title":"Ashworth Mountain Black Walnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the largest planting of Black Walnut in the Missoula Valley. The original ten trees were planted in the 1980’s. They were seedlings from Fred Ashworth’s trees and so a good amount of work had already been done to improve cold hardiness, nut production and timber quality. A second generation was planted by squirrels over the last 50 years. This selection is from the 2nd generation and exhibits productivity and a decent amount of nut meat for a Missoula Black Walnut (2-3g per nut with limited irrigation). With two generations of proven Montana parents, this next generation should be very cold hardy and well adapted to Montana’s climate. Zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688694419522,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/ashworth-mountain-black-walnut-seeds.jpg?v=1789019190"},{"product_id":"westcot-apricot-seeds-50-seeds-ships-asap","title":"Westcot Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese seeds are from open pollinated Westcot apricot, one of the hardiest of the Prairie Province apricots. Great flavor, too. 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