The partnering of Missoula businessman Bill Clawson, a self-described capitalist, and Missoula writer Peter Stark, who admits to tree-hugging tendencies, makes for an unusual alliance.

If you're growing your tree indoors, placing it in front of a south-facing window or supplementing with grow lights is ideal. Soil. These trees prefer loamy, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

A tree grows in Green-Wood Cemetery — or, it will soon. An infusion of federal funds allocated to improve access to greenspaces and fight climate change will allow the graveyard to plant 1,500 new ...