NEWS & MEDIA

As Seen In The Billings Gazette - Jim Gainan's Column

Basic pruning practices promote healthy, attractive trees and shrubs

Prep work is important for your garden to look its best

Nice spring weather encourages gardeners to get outdoors

Reap what you sow

Beautiful blooming orchids are easy to grow

Floral arrangements are one way to make your Valentine feel special

Poinsettias: a harbinger of the Christmas season

European-inspired Christmas tree decor is enchanting

Annual Christmas show features both traditional and unique items

Wealth of experience helps during times of loss

Now's the time to plant your spring bulbs

Enjoy the glorious colors of fall and plan for next spring

Succulents offer a world of possibilities for both indoors and outdoors

Growing up: Count on perennials to brighten your garden every year

Growing up: Plant A Tomato, Get A Tomato

African violets rate high as favored houseplants

Growing Up: Curb appeal: your home's first impression

Plant hardy pansies now to brighten up your yard

Growing Up: Exotic, elegant orchids are a popular blooming plant choice

Growing Up: Bright spring tulips are energy-packed mood changers

Merry Christmas with Love

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Enjoy the legend of the beautiful poinsettia plant

Growing Up: Life's lessons learned in the garden

Gainan's annual Christmas show a family tradition for many

Growing Up: Enjoy the fall season with its rich, magical colors

Indoor house plants improve decor, air quality

Growing Up: Enjoying the majestic, eye-catching colors of fall

Color matters when sending a bouquet of roses

Growing Up: Daylilies are hardy, drought-resistant perennial plants

Growing Up: Perennial foliage takes a starring role in garden

Growing Up: Gardeners persevere during trying weather in Montana

Plant perennials now for a bright spring next year

Too much heavy spring rain can cause fireblight

Growing with a purpose gets kids, families involved

Americans rank African violets as favorite houseplant

Arrival of spring hallmarked with beautiful potted pansies

Fresh herbs are tasty, attractive addition to gardens

Cold-resistant pansies are a favorite of most gardeners

Growing Up: Orchids one of the most popular blooming plants

Start making garden plans for this season's plantings

Growing up: Celebrate Valentine's Day with those you love

'It's for the guy sitting at work and realizes it's Valentine's Day'

Growing Up: Balance is necessary for healthy living

Growing Up: Tulips - the colorful, fragrant heralds of spring

Christmas ornaments bring back precious memories

Growing family finds harmonious way to pass on growing business

Colorful poinsettia plant heralds the Christmas season

Holidays are the time to reflect on and appreciate family, friends

Growing up: Plant your garden now for colorful spring-blooming bulbs

Growing up: Vines add charm, beauty to landscape but require maintenance

Growing Up: Try sowing, harvesting pumpkins and gourds

Growing Up: Living art: bonsai plants represent heaven and earth

Growing Up: Tapestry of hues highlights harvest season, fall grandeur

Growing Up: Plant your perennials, trees and spring-blooming bulbs this fall

Growing Up: Many life lessons are learned while gardening

Growing Up: Last year’s warm fall has caused many area trees to winter-kill

Growing Up: Properly cared for cucumbers produce bumper crop this year

Growing Up: Poor weather and storm damage may require a second planting

Growing Up: Recent storms left many trees, shrubs and flowers needing T.L.C.

Growing up: Tomatoes are most popular crop choice of home gardeners

Growing Up: Old-fashioned spirea bushes show off magical fountain-like beauty

Growing Up: Remembering, commemorating those who serve is an honor

Growing Up: Outdoor container gardens a great low maintenance option

Growing Up: Yesterday was the official last frost day, so ready, set, GROW!

Growing Up: Extra care and attention helps establish a good garden

Growing Up: Fresh air, anticipation prompt ambitious gardening 'to-do' list

Growing Up: Spring in Montana is a challenging time for gardeners

Growing plants from seeds is less expensive, more rewarding

Growing Up: Growing plants from seed yields earlier harvest

Green thumbs are not required to grow beautiful, exotic orchids

"Flowers in a Box" are great. If you like cardboard.

Valentine’s Day brings treasured memories from the past

Growing up: Floral business in its prime during Valentine’s week

The power of flowers yields happiness, inspiration and comfort

Vitamin ‘F’ is the key to inspired living, sense of peace

Growing up: Find inner peace this season by setting reasonable goals

Growing Up: Amidst the bustle of the season, let peace reign

Growing Up: Christmas tradition stem from ancient customs, religious beliefs

Growing Up: Celebrate the Christmas season with colorful poinsettia plants

Share a Holiday Memory; Win a $25 Gift Card.

Early signs of winter caught Billings area off-guard

Gainan's Christmas shows a holiday tradition for many Billings' families

Empty gardening pots take center stage for the "spookiest" season

Plant your perennials, trees and shrubs this fall

Growing Up: Autumn earmarks football, fall foliage and fantastic colors

Growing up: Fall is a great time to plant perennials, preplan bursts of color

Autumn ardor evokes sense of growth, change

Combat devouring grasshoppers in your yard with birds, bait

Enhancing the curb appeal of your home

Growing up: Great gardeners have passion for possibilities

New gardening trend: The second planting

Well-planted lessons

Lessons learned from Mick Gainan, "The Plant Man"

Now is the time to complete your landscape with annuals

Eye-catching spring blooming plants enhance the Billings' landscape

Striking flowering crabapple trees dot the Billings' landscape

Montana weather has made April-May gardening a tough project

Basic knowledge of pruning techniques promotes skill

Gardening Today: Asparagus

Gardening Today: Growing Acid-Loving Plants In Montana

Gardening Today: Annuals

Gardening Today: Clematis

Gardening Today: Composting

Gardening Today: Cottonwood Galls

Gardening Today: Do-It-Yourself Landscaping Site Plan

Gardening Today: Dormant Spraying

Gardening Today: Caring For Established Lawns

Gardening Today: Fertilization of Trees, Evergreens and Shrubs

Gardening Today: Fire Blight

Gardening Today: Vegetable Gardening In Yellowstone County

Gardening Today: Geraniums

Gardening Today: Planting Grapes, Gooseberries and Currants

Gardening Today: Gypsum

Gardening Today: Houseplant Pests

Gardening Today: Juneberries

Gardening Today: Installing Landscape Edging

Gardening Today: Planting A New Lawn

Gardening Today: Planting New Shrubs

Gardening Today: Ornamental Grasses

Gardening Today: Perennials

Gardening Today: Planting A Tree

Gardening Today: Poinsettias

Gardening Today: Pollination of Fruit Trees & Small Fruits

Gardening Today: Potatoes

Gardening Today: Pruning Evergreens

Gardening Today: Pruning Fruit Trees

Gardening Today: Pruning Techniques

Gardening Today: Raspberries

Gardening Today: Roses

Gardening Today: Strawberries

Gardening Today: Tomatoes

Gardening Today: Tree, Shrub and Lawn Problems

Gardening Today: Water-Wise Gardening

Gardening Today: Xeriscape

Cool crop plants are perfect for those who can't wait to dig!

Designing with Fresh Tulips

Spring fosters the urge to spend time outdoors and work in the yard

Convey a special message with your rose color choice

Tulips are one of the truest harbingers of spring

Green plants purify indoor air

Dramatic continental breakfast tablescape wows guests

Gainan's Flowers Named Florist Of The Year

Creative decorating inspired by a little help from a friend

Christmas traditions stem from ancient customs, early religious beliefs

Vote for your favorite new variety of Poinsettia

Capture the warmth of fall with rich, bright colors

Pumpkins - They're not just orange anymore!

Vines add unique color to the fall landscape

Eye-catching fall colors appeal to young and old alike

Gainan gives his outdoor space a makeover

Roses — The "queen" of the flowers

Enjoy fresh fruit from trees

Striking perennial foliage adds drama, height to the garden

Maintain your landscape with a good watering program

Gainan's dedication, hard work pay off

Lilacs - the true herald of spring

Add color to your landscape all season long with annuals

Roses come in a myriad of styles and a rainbow of colors

Theme gardens are a great way to spend time with your kids

MSU Billings Chamber Singers, Gainan's Team up for Valentine's Day Treat

Trends: They keep returning

No power, no business, no coffee

Gainan grandchildren taking over family business

The history of Gainan’s Flowers and Garden Center