courthouse planter

The MSU Yellowstone County Horticulture program offers  information and resources to individuals seeking guidance about home insect and pest control; fruit and vegetable garden care; landscaping and lawn maintenance; soil improvement and insect, disease and plant identification. 

Please contact Anthony Sammartano at the Yellowstone County Extension Office with questions or for additional information about services and resources available.

UPCOMING MSU EXTENSION WORKSHOPS

Invasive Insects in Billings & Garden and Pesticide Winter Preparation ~ Hosted by MSU Extension Yellowstone County.

  • Saturday, October 4, 2025 1pm - 4 pm
  • 4-H Building @ Metrapark (308 6th Ave N, Billings, MT)
  • Open to the public and free of charge
  • MDA approved training. Licensed pesticide applicators may earn 2-3 pesticide credits depending on their licensing category.

 

Gardening in Montana - Presented by MSU Extension Stillwater County. Fall lawn and garden care and growing garlic in Montana.

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS

  • Healthy By Design Gardeners' Market: Thursdays, 4–6pm beginning the second week of June through the first week in October. Fresh, affordable, local-grown food. 
  • Yellowstone Valley Food Hub:Year-round local grower’s cooperative with 50+ vendors. Order online for pick-up (six
    convenient locations) or delivery. Shop in person Fridays from
    10am–3pm, 2115 Lampman Drive Ste. A.
  • Discovering Invertebrates Children's Event: Presented by The Billings Community Seed Library and Xerces Society. Youth will learn about identifying beneficial insects and participate in some fun activities.  Tuesday, October 7, 2025 4pm-5pm @ Billings Public Library. Registration is required by calling 406-657-8258.

Discovering Invertebrates Flyer