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3 weeks ago | 
hobbyfarms.com | Amy Grisak
A basement root cellar is something many of us dream of having – the ideal root cellar where we can venture into its chilly depths and gather fresh fruits and vegetables held over from the summer season. The reality is that it isn’t a possibility for most of us. But even if you don’t have the means or the space to build a model of perfect cold storage, the good news is you can create a highly functional system right in your home.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
businessandamerica.com | Amy Grisak
I’ve lived near Glacier National Park for 35 years and know it can get hectic in the summer months. However, I love snowshoeing, skiing, and taking in the park’s beauty in the winter. When visiting during the offseason, it’s important to come prepared for the cold weather. Montana’s Glacier National Park typically sees over 2 million visitors between May and August each year.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
businessinsider.com | Amy Grisak
I've lived near Glacier National Park for 35 years. Here are 4 things visitors need to know before visiting in the winter. Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Save Article Icon A bookmark Save Read in app Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. Glacier National Park is beautiful in the offseason. Amy Grisak This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
farmersalmanac.com | Amy Grisak
Do you love tater tots? Then you’ve got to try this tater tot casserole recipe! Plus, here are four more delicious recipes, including two hamburger casseroles that will melt in your mouth and cut your meal prep time in half! Jump to Casserole FAQA popular casserole among kids of all ages, this tater tot casserole works well for brunches, sleepovers, or everyday events. (Pictured above.) Serves 8-10. INGREDIENTS1 small onion, chopped2 lbs. ground beef10.5 oz.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
hortmag.com | Amy Grisak
Rain gardens are a useful—and beautiful—tool to help keep water systems healthy. These deceptively simple plantings filter runoff from impervious surfaces, conserve the resource and prevent the standing water that mosquitos use for breeding, all in an eye-catching display that can benefit birds and pollinators, too. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a rain garden trap and process runoff 20 to 30 percent more efficiently than a lawn.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Amy Grisak
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
birdsandblooms.com | Amy Grisak
Learn what a Cooper's hawk looks like and sounds like, where to find one. Plus find out where this raptor prefers to nest. What Does a Cooper’s Hawk Look Like? Both male and female Cooper’s hawks have a bluish-gray back with a white underside, usually with horizontal reddish stripes, although the female is typically about one-third larger. Juveniles have yellow eyes, which turn reddish-orange as the birds mature into adults.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
distinctlymontana.com | Amy Grisak
For some, the image of the cowboy looks more like John Wayne or Roy Rogers, but the reality is far deeper and richer than the glamorized perception of the Old West. "That's Hollywood," says Christy Stensland, executive director for the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center. "For Montana, cowboys have always been diverse." Stensland points out that those who worked cattle came from all walks of life. Outward appearances and social norms were less important than competency.
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May 28, 2024 | 
birdsandblooms.com | Amy Grisak |Kimberly Kaufman |As a teenager
Learn what a western meadowlark looks like and sounds like and where birders can find this large, colorful songbird. What Does a Western Meadowlark Look Like? Juli Bosmoe, senior range ecologist for Audubon Great Falls in Fargo, North Dakota, points out that the easiest feature to spot on the western meadowlark is the yellow breast with a v-shaped black bib. She also says to look for the white outer tail feathers that flash when the bird flushes from a perch.
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May 9, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Amy Grisak
1 / 6 “For planting around patios it is so important to clearly understand the desired shade and from what direction this will come,” says Don Eaton, founder of landscaping company Bower & Branch in Pennsylvania. “We can plant for morning shade and/or afternoon shade. I always plant for filtered shade beginning around noon and going deeper through the evening when I most enjoy my patio.”Don recommends, “Japanese maples, non-weeping, are a great choice.
