Parting Shot: High Mountain Gardening

High Mountain Gardening

Photo courtesy Samantha Sais Photography

Fresh veggies, hand-picked raspberries, local honey, stunning flowers. All favorites from the garden, but so much sweeter when they grow in the mountains! When the growing season is a mere 90 days, traditional gardening gets tricky. At McCall’s elevation, we see the last frost somewhere in midJune and the first hard freeze in late September. That doesn’t leave a lot of room for growth…or error.

High mountain gardening is a honed skill. Trial and error mixed with secrets of the trade passed along by friends and neighbors—and an early start. Winter is the time most gardens here take shape. Planning, organizing, and starting seeds to nurture along indoors until the ground thaws and we can dig in.

Photo courtesy Samantha Sais Photography

We are excited to explore some local gardens in the summer issue of Visit McCall Magazine and share a few expert tips along the way for those wanting to try their hand at gardening at 5,000 feet. Until then, we leave you with a parting shot full of sunshine and green things to enjoy.

Photo courtesy Samantha Sais Photography