7 Beautiful Springtime Benefits of Idaho Winter Gardening

Even a novice green thumb knows gardening is like painting a living masterpiece.

It's so much more than weeding and planting seeds. It's about creating a sanctuary, your very own private Idaho, where dirt and coffee-stained jammies are considered chic and practical.

The more you keep up on your Garden of Weedin', the more blissful it becomes. 

Seeing the plants you've nurtured develop from seedlings to beautiful blooms is like watching your own bitties grow. Gardening in Idaho is special. Our climate and spectrum of seasons means we can experiment with hundreds of incredible plants and trees. 

From vibrant flowers to homegrown veggies, Idaho gardening is a delightful adventure. But most people don't understand that a gardener's work is never done. We tend to our gardens year-round and winter's no exception!

If you're new to Idaho gardening and eager to prep your backyard oasis, we've got you from here. 

 👩🏼‍🌾 Keep scrolling for more tips on growing your best Idaho garden. 

Spring is just around the corner! And if we've learned anything from the beautiful benefits of winter gardening, it's that it's never too early to prep your backyard paradise.

Scroll for pics & tips on which trees do & don't flourish in Idaho. 

We adore the sight of a gorgeous butterfly fluttering about our gardens on an Idaho summer day. Did you know that certain plants actually attract these delicate, winged beauties?

Scroll for 19 plants that invite beautiful butterflies Idaho gardens.  

There's nothing quite like a stroll through a stunning Idaho meadow of wildflowers. And who doesn't love picking their favorite ones to brighten up their home?

But before you reach for a long-stemmed beauty from a wild garden bed in Idaho, you might want to brush up on the ones locals are prohibited from plucking. And by prohibited, we actually mean illegal.

Scroll for pics of 15 incredible wildflowers protected by Idaho law. 

Bugs and insects, most of our friends either love 'em or hate 'em. But we're not so sure our friends who despise them get how useful crawly creatures are around the house.

So, whether you're Team Hate 'Em or not, we think everyone should know why these 12 bugs and insects make terrific house guests!

Scroll for pics & helpful tips!