The old timers in North Nampa will always tell you to not plant your tomatoes before the snow is off the Owyhee Mountains or Schafer Butte.  We are a Zone 3 climate and therefore should be aware that the plants we grow can tolerate the cold weather.  Another thing; they must be "drought tolerant" as well.  Before man-made irrigation Nampa was sagebrush and desert.

Lilacs, Choklecherry,  Oregon Grape, Junipers, and Buffalo Grass are all naive to the area.  Japanese Maples, Hostas, and Birches have all adapted well to our climate.

ALLIES: For a healthy atmosphere that is conducive to growth, good insects are imperative.  To persuade beneficial bugs and animals to take residence in and around your garden provide them with several sources of food.   The majority of advantageous creatures eat soft-bodied pests that can harm your plants.  Other ways to catch the attention of good bugs include planting an herb garden and adding flowers rich in nectar and pollen.

ENEMIES: To keep the deadly insects out and the healthy bugs in, remember that harmful bugs like to live where everything is a mess.  So keep your garden and its surroundings clean and free of debris.  If you find you are still faced with an onslaught of enenmy forces, try organic pesticides.  These harmless sprays are rich in herbs and natural oils that will force the enemy bugs to retreat, leaving your garden to safely grow in harmony.

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