The Living History Farm Gardens at the Museum of the Rockies feature heirloom plants available to homesteaders by in the 1890s.  Homesteaders had access to a wonderful variety of garden products that could withstand the harsh western conditions of Montana.  In this program, Living History Farm Manager Dave Kinsey, shares the history of the museum’s garden, the vegetables being planted this year, and tips for gardening in the Gallatin Valley.

This show is the first in a series about the Living History Farm at Museum of the Rockies, which provides visitors with an immersive, field-based learning experience of Montana’s homesteading and agricultural history. Explore the Farm, including its gardens, buildings, and activities, through this program.

Produced by Angie Weikert, Museum of the Rockies. Photo courtesy Museum of the Rockies.