Growing Perennial Vegetables
Plant once, harvest for years!
Michael Billington, of Root & Seed in the Flathead, will present on the tasty, productive, and beautiful perennial vegetables that thrive in Montana. From his ten-plus years of crop trials, Micheal has worked with a diverse array of perennial vegetables from around the world. This presentation is packed with first-hand experiences that can empower you to produce food in a whole new way. Topics include species profiles, growing techniques, and culinary uses.
Rootstock from Michael's farm will be available for purchase.
Registration required.
A limited number of scholarships are available for MCDEE programs. Contact Alex (details below) for more information.
Born in Montana, Michael lives on his farm near Flathead Lake with his wise wife and playful daughter. He operates The Native Seed Foundation, a company that has aided thousands of acres of land rehabilitation efforts by gathering and providing native seeds.
He also runs Nourishing Roots Farm, a seed farm and nursery dedicated to investigating resilient plants from around the world and providing them to gardeners. Inspired by the way that landscapes shape culture and vice versa, Michael seeks knowledge from teachers and ecosystems alike to cultivate true landscape-literacy. Via farming, teaching, seed stewardship, and Earthworks he fosters good relations between people and place.
"By seeking and sharing skills we all become more empowered to live as extensions of the lands we dwell on."
