When you think about it, we wouldn’t get far in this life were there no soil.

As a gardener, what you accomplish beneath the ground is directly related to how abundant native life grows above ground. So get your hands dirty! And while you’re rooting around down there, plant some seeds, and maybe a tree!

Learn About Soil

USDA’s Healthy Soil for Life

Learn what healthy soil is, what soil does, and how to manage your own soil for best growing results. Includes a list of resources and publications.

Buy Montana-Area Native Seeds

Native Ideals

Located in Arlee, MT, Native Ideals grows and harvests native seeds on its Western Montana farm using growing practices that preserve the natural resiliency and wild traits of Montana native plant species. Native Ideals seeds are available at the Center for Native Plants.

Native Seed Foundation

Devoted to ethically collecting fresh, high-quality seeds, Native Seed Foundation has refined the art of equipment selection, harvesting strategies, and timing of seed collection.

Plant your Trees

NRCS Guide for Planting Containerized and Balled & Burlapped Stock (pdf)

Guidelines to help you plant your tree properly and help ensure it thrives in your garden and on your landscapes.