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Garden harvest with Drew Steinberger. Great Falls, MT. August 2015 Zucchini, pumpkins, peas, corn, and carrots! Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables in your backyard? Maybe a full backyard garden is too much, maybe container gardening is more up your alley? And, what are garden amendments anyway? Growing a garden is really doable, and planning a garden is where it all begins. Watch and learn as lawn and gardening expert, Amy Grisak, explains the ins and outs of planning a garden from scratch. So, get ready to roll up your sleeves and dig in, a little dirt never hurt anyone! https://youtu.be/SNsoQsIZWLc Video Transcription What Would you Like to Grow Hi, this is Amy Grisak for North 40 Outfitters and today I'm going to give you a few gardening tips.  Before you ever p... Read more

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Raised garden beds last for years, and they can be built out of almost anything. Plus, you can grow a variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers in them. Watch and learn as lawn and garden expert, Amy Grisak shares her step by step tips for building a raised garden bed. Want to learn more tips and tricks about gardening? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4-5dZDSiQ8 Video Transcription What Can I Use for a Raised Garden Bed? I'm Amy Grisak with North 40 Outfitters. And today, we're going to talk about building a raised bed. No matter what kind of soil you have, raised beds are the answer. And the beauty about raised beds is once you have them in, they are good for years and years and years. Now, a raised bed can be something as simple as a wooden box, or stones, or s... Read more

Looking for a summer grilling favorite to take your grilling game up a level? Shish Kabobs are an easy to make crowd pleaser that will have them coming back for seconds. Watch and learn as we partner with Discount Meats to share this delicious summer grilling recipe. https://youtu.be/Q9RzzH7tf9o Video Transcription What Foods Can I Use for my Kabobs? How's it going? I'm Garet with Discount Meats. Today, I'm with North 40 and I will be showing you how to make kebabs. The reason I like kebabs is you can really use any protein you want and any vegetable, fruit. Today, we'll be using a cut of New York loin, trimmed down, so there's little to no fat on it. We also got bacon. We have bell peppers, onions. And we'll be seasoning it with Alpine Touch. How do I Prepare my Skewer for the Grill? ... Read more

From veggies to flowers, you can plant anything you want in a container. You just need the right size container, new potting soil, and the right tools. Watch and learn as lawn and garden expert, Amy Grisak, shares her best tips for container gardening. https://youtu.be/lBwTa6wa8po Video Transcription How to Make Adequate Drainage in your Pots? Hi. I'm Amy Grisak with North 40 Outfitters, and today we're going to talk about how to plant your garden in a container.The nice thing is you can plant anything you want in a container, from corn to potatoes. As long as you have something that's big enough, you can grow it. The key consideration when you're picking out your container is to find something of an adequate size. For tomatoes, you want something that's at least the size of a five gallon buc... Read more

Chickens are one of the most enjoyable farm animals to raise and, fortunately, you don’t need much space to do just that. In fact, the popularity of urban/backyard chicken farming is now a movement, with owners of small flocks gaining the nutritional benefits of independently grown and farm-fresh eggs. In addition, raising backyard chickens teaches your family—especially kids—personal responsibility and the value of a job well done. Bonus: Your kids will love their backyard chickens. Whether you have 40 acres at your disposal, or just a small yard in the city, our How To Raise Chickens section explains how to build a successful flock. Feel free to “scratch around.”   Marek’s disease is a contagious disease found among chickens worldwide. That’s why vaccination is so important. But did you know, that even though our ch... Read more

Anyone can cook on a pellet grill. And, anything can be cooked on a pellet grill. From grilling roasts to smoking BBQ, pellet grills are really easy to use and really easy to maintain. In our How to Pellet Grill Guide, you’ll learn how a pellet grill works and how to keep it clean. You’ll also learn what foods are great for cooking on a pellet grill and understand if it’s hard to clean up afterward. It’s easier than you think. Get ready to pick out your favorite pellets and get started. Anyone can cook on a pellet grill. And, anything can be cooked on a pellet grill. From grilling roasts to smoking BBQ, pellet grills are versatile and easy to use.       Video Transcription What Can I Cook on my Pellet Grill? Hi, everybody. My name is Brad Gerber. I'm a buyer ... Read more

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Warm Comfort on Cool DaysCold fall days demand delicious comfort food, like Dutch oven short ribs. Watch and learn as we’ve partnered with Discount Meats to show how to prepare this easy Dutch oven short rib recipe.Video TranscriptionHow's it going everyone. I'm Garet from Discount Meats. I'm here with North 40 today. We are going to show you how to cook some short ribs. First thing you want to do is get yourself six pounds of short ribs from your local butcher store. We sell them in a rack like this. What you're going to want to do, so you're going to want to come down the center of each one, or down the side of each rib, and just separate them out. They call this English style I believe. Once you've got your short ribs all cut and separated so each individual rib is on its own, we like to season ours with a little Alpine Touch Prairi... Read more

Lawn and garden décor adds a special touch to a special spot. Watch and learn as lawn and garden expert, Amy Grisak, shares her favorite tips for sprucing up your backyard and garden. Want to learn more gardening tips and techniques? Click here to read more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxLX3jXB-Js Video Transcription How do I Make my Garden Look more Appealing? I'm Amy Grisak with North 40 Outfitters. And we're going to talk about how to make your garden even more beautiful. Now, the flowers are gorgeous and the vegetables definitely have their appeal, but what makes it even nicer is when we can decorate it and really give it our personal touch, plus with practical application as well. Are there Practical ways to Decorate my Garden? Now, there are so many ornaments that are ... Read more

Growing herbs is really easy to do. From learning what to grow and how to harvest and cut them, watch and learn as lawn and garden expert, Amy Grisak, shares her favorite tips for growing and harvesting culinary herbs. Want to learn more tips and tricks about gardening? Click here to read more. https://youtu.be/mRxr42YXPC4?list=PLc_kM2PuJLMBGIs6aujP6ufX6l6f-cHmV Video Transcription How to Decide on the Best Herbs for your Garden? Hi, I'm Amy Grisak with North 40 Outfitters and today I'm going to give you a few tips on what herbs to grow, how to take care of them and how to cut them for use in your kitchen. Now, when it comes to herbs, we have the world at our fingertips and the nice thing is, is so many of them love these wonderful hot summers with lots of sunshine and absolutely thrive f... Read more

Easy Step-by-Step Spare RibsSmoked spare ribs are a favorite crowd pleaser, and very easy to make. Watch and learn as we share our ten steps for making mouthwatering spare ribs.Video TranscriptionRibs are a delicious summer grilling must do, but where to start? Watch and learn as Discount Meats show us how to prepare and cook spare ribs from start to finish. Then, go get your grill on! Need the best kitchen tools? Shop Kitchenware HERE.Looking for mouth-watering marinades and spices? Shop seasonings HERE.Step-by-Step Spare RibsSteps 1 & 2 Remove the skirt, and square off the ends. Step 3 Remove the silverskin Step 4 Pat dry with a towel Step 5 Season generously Step 6 Cook in oven or smoker at 225° F for approximately four hours Step 7 Apply BBQ sauce Step 8  Broil or grill until BBQ sauce... Read more