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2009 Gardens
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Though the growing season is over at McPhee Community Gardens in Mountain View, evidence remains of the great care that was taken to grow traditional foods for some Anchorage families. Stroll through what remains at this urban agricultural reserve on a foggy fall morning.
PHOTO GALLERY
Some of the many good and bad bugs that can be found in our gardens.
Invasive plants and weeds are becoming an increasing problem in Alaska. Here are some photos to help you identify the culprits.
The Homer Garden Tour sponsored by the Homer Garden Club took place on Sunday, August 2, 2009. Six gardens with a backdrop of Kachemak Bay were open to the public for viewing under blue skies.
The Mat-Su Farm Bureau organized the first "Meet Your Alaskan Farmers" tour recently. Participants visited four farms in the Valley and were treated to a catered sit-down lunch of elk, buffalo, vegetables, produce, strawberries and ice cream - all Alaska grown products. The tour was organized to promote farmer's markets and the local products readily available at the markets.
Take a preview tour of some of the gardens on this year's Anchorage Garden Tour. It's on Sunday, July 26, from noon to 5pm and it's free and open to the public.
The 2009 Willow Garden Tour on Saturday, July 18, took in seven different Willow area gardens.
Many varieties of primulas, also known as primroses, grow well in our cool Alaskan temperatures. Their main requirements are a rich soil and excellent drainage.
Wildflowers Highlight Alaska Highways in June
June is the best month to view wildflowers in bloom in Southcentral. From Eklutna Flats to Turnagain Pass and beyond, a drive in either direction brings beauty to the forefront.
A visit inside the Municipal Greenhouses
Municipal gardeners grow over 85,000 plants from seed every year to place in the many public gardens and hanging baskets around Anchorage. They also maintain the Mann Leiser Memorial Greenhouses located at Russian Jack Park, that are open to the public year round.
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GARDEN BLOG
Fran Durner shares her tips and secrets to maintaining an Alaska garden year-round.
