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Foster Flower Wholesale Nursery one of handful using biological controls
The greenhouses at Foster Flowers Wholesale Nursery in Whitefish look like most other greenhouses. The floors are …
Saenz Family Farms sows hope into locally grown remedies
Despite the garden’s first year's failure, Amanda Saenz persisted, realizing that she wanted to specialize in holistic remedies. She started taking herbalism c…
AJ Nails opens in the former Charlie Wong building
They opened the salon after Charlie Wongs Restaurant closed in September of 2023.
Grime 2 Shine keeps truckin’ amid rising business costs
Montanans know that windshield replacements are inevitable. Whether it’s from a fun weekend driving gravel back roads or a daily commute to work, there are amp…
Growing to grow: New Evergreen nursery provides quality plants
Gardening, a hobby that ranks high on most lists, is an accessible activity with tangible results and visible rewards for time spent, whether having a full gar…
Devoted to dance — Academy of Performing Arts offers dance and music classes to all ages
The Academy of Performing Arts Founder and instructor Shoni Jaeger is a dancer to her core.
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Laughing Horse Lodge makes dining an experience
Guests can stay as long as they want and have their table for the entirety of their dining experience since reservations are required.
Lakeside business provides unique lake excursions
Some excursions include Cedar Island, Whitefish Lake, and Somers Bay, but the outfitter’s most popular tour is Wild Horse Island where kayakers learn about the…
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Birch Provisions feeds community spirit
“I think I want Birch to be a community hub where everyone’s welcome. We can be a place where people can keep up on things and get involved with things,” said …
New Columbia Falls floral shop a family affair
There’s a new floral shop on Nucleus Avenue, operated by a local family with roots in West Glacier.
Food truck serves up sweet and savory comfort food
Proudly touting the catchphrase “This ain’t diet food,” the menu features comfort foods like bacon bourbon caramel cheesecake, cream puffs, and of course, butt…
Sacred Waters ferments beer competition honor into expansion
The brewing company entered several of its beers in the 2024 competition also known as the “Olympics of Beer” and ended up with a bronze medal in the “best chi…
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