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Now is the perfect time to buy 4-inch starter plants suitable for hanging baskets, such as Fuchsias, Pelargoniums, Tuberous Begonias, and Lobelias.
The key to maximizing the soil food web is determining what starting mixes are best for your seeds.
This week, Jeff and Jonathan are celebrating the longer spring days in Alaska. However, the warming sun has them thinking about the impacts of global warming.
It will take six weeks to get your plants into decent blooming shape, so starting early is imperative.
Also: As we shift into the longer, warmer spring days, the team shares essential tips and reminders to maintain your plants’ health and growth during this season.
That means purchasing seeds, getting bulbs and corms started under supplemental lights, and gathering supplies for the season.
Have you ever wondered why certain foods and drinks taste the way they do? This week, Jeff and Jonathan examine new studies that explore how microbes influence the taste of tea.
While articles may feature intriguing claims or varieties, there are dozens of longtime favorites that will glow with their own beauty.
This week, Jeff and Jonathan explore the relationship between sounds and plants. Did you know that plants grow towards the sound of water?
Look for areas where the snow is melting faster than others, be it because of dust or sunlight. These are mini hot spots in your yard and can be useful, says Alaska garden writer Jeff Lowenfels.
Jeff and Jonathan talk all things birch syrup with Alaska Wild Harvest co-owner, Ted Hammers .
Gardening columnist Jeff Lowenfels explains the miraculous biology that allows plants to combat ice and its destructive crystals.
As Anchorage experiences a record snowfall, there’s some good news: The snow is storing a significant amount of nitrogen,sometimes referred to as “poor man’s fertilizer.”
From cutting back indoor plants to testing seeds, there are plenty of duties for gardeners to check off their lists.
The guys talk about the best kinds of manure for organic gardening (including some that aren’t good)!
When it comes to seeds, it is usually best to stick with local sources.
This week, the guys start off by discussing the differences between ectomycorrhizal fungi (which are found more near the equator) and endomycorrhizal fungi (which thrive near the north and south pole areas).
There is so much to learn and consider when going through seed catalogs, writes gardening columnist Jeff Lowenfels.
There is plenty of nostalgia attached to receiving the catalogs in the mail.
This week Jeff and Jonathan wrap up 2023 by encouraging folks to make sure and recycle their Christmas trees. Next, the team brings in 2024 by discussing some New Year’s gardening resolutions
2024 seed blogs and catalogs are released just in time to coincide with renewed garden optimism.
This week Jeff and Jonathan discuss some scientific studies about biochar, how some Alaska Native tribes have historically incorporated it into their gardens as well as some pros and cons to using it.
Last summer was subpar with a paucity of sunny days, but it didn’t stop most Alaskans from doing their gardening.