So I haven’t really been keeping up with this blog and frankly I am not sure of its fate. Since I haven’t been updating it regularly like I once did, this blog has turned into more of a static website, and I think that is fine. I think the value of this blog lies in is utility as reference and as a resource to cover topics in depth, but after eight (!) or so years, I find many of the issues with native plants and wildlife gardening keep coming up, so rather than reposting an old article...| Montana Wildlife Gardener
SponCon's coming! This year celebrates over ten years of Spontaneous Construction, Home ReSource's annual festival of creative reinvention. | Montana Wildlife Gardener
When I get asked why I like Spontaneous Construction (SponCon), I inevitably say because it is such a unique event. It is challenging; it is a difficult test of your skills, creativity, and craftsmanship. It is so different from other Missoula events. Yes it is a building competition (I am not aware of any others), but the competition is not really with the other teams, but with yourself. I love building things and every year I challenge myself to build something and unique out of disc...| Montana Wildlife Gardener
This Saturday (September 20) is our favorite event of the year- Spontaneous Construction! This is Home ReSource's annual festival of creative reinvention. It is a celebration of reuse and a building competition where teams have 7 hours to build anything they want from stuff found at Home ReSource. I love it! Seven hours of designing and building fun. It is a great event for competitors and spectators alike, including lots of fun activities for kids. | Montana Wildlife Gardener