It's OK to experiment with long-season crops, like pumpkins and winter squash--sometimes they work out!
March 7, 2026
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March 7, 2026 1:05 a.m.
Short season, big harvests: The best crops for North Idaho
How does one plan and plant a successful garden here? Those who know avoid choosing crops based on what looks “new and exciting” in catalogs and opt for those that truly grow well in our short-season climate.