Basil, gardendwellers FARM’s most popular herb, is grown with the aid of a high tunnel. Courtesy PHOTO

HERB GROWING
The Mawbys, including son, Adam, who are members of Northern Plains Electric Cooperative, have operated gardendwellers FARM since 2002. Located north of Esmond, in north central North Dakota, the Mawbys produce over 15 herb varieties that are familiar to cooks, Holly says, and include basil, dill, cilantro, sage, thyme and more.

“Herbs are a passion of mine,” she says. “I grew my first herb garden when I was 12.”

HERB GROWING
The Mawbys, including son, Adam, who are members of Northern Plains Electric Cooperative, have operated gardendwellers FARM since 2002. Located north of Esmond, in north central North Dakota, the Mawbys produce over 15 herb varieties that are familiar to cooks, Holly says, and include basil, dill, cilantro, sage, thyme and more.

“Herbs are a passion of mine,” she says. “I grew my first herb garden when I was 12.”

Regular board meetings involving local residents working together help propel the Mott Gallery effort. Mott Gallery leaders include, front row, from left: Darlene Kallis, Twila Hawn, Kevin Carvell and Shirley Halvorson. Next to Halvorson is Tom Trousdale, Mott native/current Bismarck resident, visitor at a recent gathering of gallery leaders. Back row, standing: Joyce Hinrichs, Mary Messer, Jack Griffin. Included, but not pictured, in the gallery leadership group are Geno Sloan, and Bonnie and Ray Bieber. M

While always a small town – hitting a population peak of about 1,600 in the 1950s – Mott has been a cherished home to many generations of families. Among Mott’s 700 residents today are those whose love for their hometown has helped create the Mott Gallery of History and Art. The Mott Gallery now occupies a landmark historic bank and office building on the town’s main street.