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Articles by Jim Gainan

As published in the Billings Gazette

Studio Portrait of Jim Gainan
Mar 22, 2015
Burned Evergreens a Symptom of Unusual Winter Weather
Aug 31, 2014
Plants add more than decor element
Aug 17, 2014
Do red roses mean love?
Aug 3, 2014
Harvesting vegetables has its own science
Jul 27, 2014
High temps thwart watering efforts
Jul 13, 2014
Hanging basket and container garden care
Jul 6, 2014
Lack of deep root watering causes "suckers"
Jun 15, 2014
Complement your landscape with annual flowers
May 25, 2014
TLC in Order After Hail Storm
May 11, 2014
Introduce your kids to the joy of gardening
Apr 20, 2014
Now is a good time to plant potatoes
Mar 30, 2014
It's Time to Start Planning Your Yardscape
Mar 16, 2014
Flowers are a simple way to improve emotional health
Feb 23, 2014
Tulips brighten up dreary winter days
Feb 9, 2014
Valentine’s Day brings treasured memories from the past
Sep 29, 2013
Prep your garden now before the first freeze
Sep 1, 2013
Easy-to-care-for bromeliads make excellent house plants
Jul 21, 2013
Proper care of your tomato plants yields bumper crop!
Jun 30, 2013
Ladybugs: An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Insecticides
Jun 23, 2013
Perennials: Plant once, enjoy for years
May 19, 2013
Nothing adds more color to your landscape than annual flowers
May 5, 2013
Basic tips for maintaining your lawn
Apr 28, 2013
Basic pruning practices promote healthy, attractive trees and shrubs
Apr 14, 2013
Prep work is important for your garden to look its best
Apr 7, 2013
Nice spring weather encourages gardeners to get outdoors
Mar 17, 2013
Reap what you sow
Mar 10, 2013
Beautiful blooming orchids are easy to grow
Feb 10, 2013
Floral arrangements are one way to make your Valentine feel special
Dec 16, 2012
Poinsettias: a harbinger of the Christmas season
Nov 25, 2012
European-inspired Christmas tree decor is enchanting
Nov 4, 2012
Annual Christmas show features both traditional and unique items
Oct 14, 2012
Wealth of experience helps during times of loss
Sep 30, 2012
Now's the time to plant your spring bulbs
Aug 26, 2012
Enjoy the glorious colors of fall and plan for next spring
Jul 1, 2012
Succulents offer a world of possibilities for both indoors and outdoors
Jun 24, 2012
Growing up: Count on perennials to brighten your garden every year
Jun 17, 2012
Growing up: Plant A Tomato, Get A Tomato
May 6, 2012
African violets rate high as favored houseplants
Apr 29, 2012
Growing Up: Curb appeal: your home's first impression
Apr 1, 2012
Plant hardy pansies now to brighten up your yard
Mar 4, 2012
Growing Up: Exotic, elegant orchids are a popular blooming plant choice
Feb 12, 2012
Growing Up: Bright spring tulips are energy-packed mood changers
Dec 25, 2011
Can't come up with a headline
Dec 4, 2011
Enjoy the legend of the beautiful poinsettia plant
Nov 20, 2011
Growing Up: Life's lessons learned in the garden
Nov 6, 2011
Gainan's annual Christmas show a family tradition for many
Oct 9, 2011
Growing Up: Enjoy the fall season with its rich, magical colors
Sep 25, 2011
Indoor house plants improve decor, air quality
Sep 11, 2011
Growing Up: Enjoying the majestic, eye-catching colors of fall
Aug 14, 2011
Color matters when sending a bouquet of roses
Jul 31, 2011
Growing Up: Daylilies are hardy, drought-resistant perennial plants
Jul 17, 2011
Growing Up: Perennial foliage takes a starring role in garden
Jun 19, 2011
Growing Up: Gardeners persevere during trying weather in Montana
Jun 12, 2011
Plant perennials now for a bright spring next year
May 29, 2011
Too much heavy spring rain can cause fireblight
May 22, 2011
Growing with a purpose gets kids, families involved
May 8, 2011
Americans rank African violets as favorite houseplant
Apr 17, 2011
Arrival of spring hallmarked with beautiful potted pansies
Apr 10, 2011
Fresh herbs are tasty, attractive addition to gardens
Apr 3, 2011
Cold-resistant pansies are a favorite of most gardeners
Mar 13, 2011
Growing Up: Orchids one of the most popular blooming plants
Feb 27, 2011
Start making garden plans for this season's plantings
Feb 13, 2011
'It's for the guy sitting at work and realizes it's Valentine's Day'
Feb 13, 2011
Growing up: Celebrate Valentine's Day with those you love
Jan 23, 2011
Growing Up: Balance is necessary for healthy living
Jan 9, 2011
Growing Up: Tulips - the colorful, fragrant heralds of spring
Dec 19, 2010
Christmas ornaments bring back precious memories
Dec 12, 2010
Growing family finds harmonious way to pass on growing business
Dec 5, 2010
Colorful poinsettia plant heralds the Christmas season
Nov 28, 2010
Holidays are the time to reflect on and appreciate family, friends
Oct 31, 2010
Growing up: Plant your garden now for colorful spring-blooming bulbs
Oct 24, 2010
Growing up: Vines add charm, beauty to landscape but require maintenance
Oct 17, 2010
Growing Up: Try sowing, harvesting pumpkins and gourds
Sep 19, 2010
Growing Up: Living art: bonsai plants represent heaven and earth
Sep 12, 2010
Growing Up: Tapestry of hues highlights harvest season, fall grandeur
Sep 5, 2010
Growing Up: Plant your perennials, trees and spring-blooming bulbs this fall
Aug 22, 2010
Growing Up: Many life lessons are learned while gardening
Aug 8, 2010
Growing Up: Last year’s warm fall has caused many area trees to winter-kill
Aug 1, 2010
Growing Up: Properly cared for cucumbers produce bumper crop this year
Jul 11, 2010
Growing Up: Poor weather and storm damage may require a second planting
Jun 27, 2010
Growing Up: Recent storms left many trees, shrubs and flowers needing T.L.C.
Jun 20, 2010
Growing up: Tomatoes are most popular crop choice of home gardeners
Jun 6, 2010
Growing Up: Old-fashioned spirea bushes show off magical fountain-like beauty
May 30, 2010
Growing Up: Remembering, commemorating those who serve is an honor
May 23, 2010
Growing Up: Outdoor container gardens a great low maintenance option
May 16, 2010
Growing Up: Yesterday was the official last frost day, so ready, set, GROW!
May 9, 2010
Growing Up: Extra care and attention helps establish a good garden
May 2, 2010
Growing Up: Fresh air, anticipation prompt ambitious gardening 'to-do' list
Apr 11, 2010
Growing Up: Spring in Montana is a challenging time for gardeners
Mar 28, 2010
Growing plants from seeds is less expensive, more rewarding
Mar 21, 2010
Growing Up: Growing plants from seed yields earlier harvest
Mar 7, 2010
Green thumbs are not required to grow beautiful, exotic orchids
Feb 22, 2010
"Flowers in a Box" are great. If you like cardboard.
Feb 14, 2010
Valentine’s Day brings treasured memories from the past
Feb 7, 2010
Growing up: Floral business in its prime during Valentine’s week
Jan 24, 2010
The power of flowers yields happiness, inspiration and comfort
Jan 17, 2010
Vitamin ‘F’ is the key to inspired living, sense of peace
Dec 20, 2009
Growing up: Find inner peace this season by setting reasonable goals
Dec 13, 2009
Growing Up: Amidst the bustle of the season, let peace reign
Dec 6, 2009
Growing Up: Christmas tradition stem from ancient customs, religious beliefs
Nov 22, 2009
Growing Up: Celebrate the Christmas season with colorful poinsettia plants
Nov 20, 2009
Share a Holiday Memory; Win a $25 Gift Card.
Nov 8, 2009
Early signs of winter caught Billings area off-guard
Nov 1, 2009
Gainan's Christmas shows a holiday tradition for many Billings' families
Oct 25, 2009
Empty gardening pots take center stage for the "spookiest" season
Oct 4, 2009
Plant your perennials, trees and shrubs this fall
Sep 20, 2009
Growing Up: Autumn earmarks football, fall foliage and fantastic colors
Sep 13, 2009
Growing up: Fall is a great time to plant perennials, preplan bursts of color
Aug 30, 2009
Autumn ardor evokes sense of growth, change
Aug 16, 2009
Combat devouring grasshoppers in your yard with birds, bait
Aug 2, 2009
Enhancing the curb appeal of your home
Jul 26, 2009
Growing up: Great gardeners have passion for possibilities
Jul 12, 2009
New gardening trend: The second planting
Jun 28, 2009
Well-planted lessons
Jun 21, 2009
Lessons learned from Mick Gainan, "The Plant Man"
Jun 14, 2009
Now is the time to complete your landscape with annuals
May 31, 2009
Eye-catching spring blooming plants enhance the Billings' landscape
May 24, 2009
Striking flowering crabapple trees dot the Billings' landscape
May 10, 2009
Montana weather has made April-May gardening a tough project
Apr 26, 2009
Basic knowledge of pruning techniques promotes skill
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Annuals
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Asparagus
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Clematis
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Composting
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Growing Acid-Loving Plants In Montana
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Caring For Established Lawns
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Cottonwood Galls
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Do-It-Yourself Landscaping Site Plan
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Dormant Spraying
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Fertilization of Trees, Evergreens and Shrubs
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Fire Blight
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Geraniums
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Gypsum
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Houseplant Pests
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Installing Landscape Edging
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Juneberries
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Ornamental Grasses
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Perennials
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Planting A New Lawn
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Planting A Tree
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Planting Grapes, Gooseberries and Currants
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Planting New Shrubs
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Poinsettias
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Pollination of Fruit Trees & Small Fruits
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Potatoes
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Pruning Evergreens
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Pruning Fruit Trees
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Pruning Techniques
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Raspberries
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Roses
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Strawberries
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Tomatoes
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Tree, Shrub and Lawn Problems
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Vegetable Gardening In Yellowstone County
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Water-Wise Gardening
Apr 18, 2009
Gardening Today: Xeriscape
Apr 12, 2009
Cool crop plants are perfect for those who can't wait to dig!
Apr 4, 2009
Designing with Fresh Tulips
Mar 22, 2009
Spring fosters the urge to spend time outdoors and work in the yard
Feb 8, 2009
Convey a special message with your rose color choice
Feb 1, 2009
Tulips are one of the truest harbingers of spring
Jan 18, 2009
Green plants purify indoor air
Dec 21, 2008
Dramatic continental breakfast tablescape wows guests
Dec 7, 2008
Creative decorating inspired by a little help from a friend
Dec 6, 2008
Christmas traditions stem from ancient customs, early religious beliefs
Nov 23, 2008
Vote for your favorite new variety of Poinsettia
Nov 16, 2008
Capture the warmth of fall with rich, bright colors
Oct 26, 2008
Pumpkins - They're not just orange anymore!
Oct 18, 2008
Vines add unique color to the fall landscape
Oct 12, 2008
Eye-catching fall colors appeal to young and old alike
Sep 28, 2008
Gainan gives his outdoor space a makeover
Aug 17, 2008
Roses — The "queen" of the flowers
Jul 27, 2008
Enjoy fresh fruit from trees
Jul 13, 2008
Striking perennial foliage adds drama, height to the garden
Jun 29, 2008
Maintain your landscape with a good watering program
Jun 11, 2008
Gainan's dedication, hard work pay off
Jun 8, 2008
Lilacs - the true herald of spring
Jun 1, 2008
Add color to your landscape all season long with annuals
May 25, 2008
Roses come in a myriad of styles and a rainbow of colors
May 18, 2008
Theme gardens are a great way to spend time with your kids
Feb 8, 2008
MSU Billings Chamber Singers, Gainan's Team up for Valentine's Day Treat
Dec 23, 2006
Trends: They keep returning
Oct 5, 2005
No power, no business, no coffee
Apr 14, 2001
Gainan grandchildren taking over family business
Apr 14, 2001
The history of Gainan’s Flowers and Garden Center