You always hear that you should water your plants an inch of water a week, but what does that actually

Dandelions are often the first plant to start sprouting in the late spring and in early summer. If dandelions aren't

Food Forest Do you ever get that feeling when you’re sitting outside, amongst the trees and grass and wildlife, that

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map Gardeners and farmers, especially those in Alaska, are likely familiar with USDA’s Plant Hardiness Zone

Seed Saving and Seed Testing All you plant people know how important and how beautiful seeds can be. A tiny,

Agrivoltaics The topic of energy production for the future of our planet is a dividing one, to say the least.

History of ‘Green Thumb’ Undoubtedly you know someone who has deemed themself as having a black thumb. Maybe you even

Plant Diagnostics – Part 1 You spent the spring planning the perfect garden and everything looked beautiful, but now some

It's all about the eggs Farm fresh eggs bought directly from a producer can be significantly more expensive than store-bought

Strong Winds in the Garden When you are experiencing strong winds, especially for longer durations, it can have an adverse

 There are several homemade recipes to help deter pests from your garden. Like fungicide recipes, most pesticide ingredients are common

Rainwater collection has many benefits from reducing your utility bills during rainy periods while helping offset the cost during dry

Green water infrastructure refers to using practices that mimic natural systems to manage stormwater runoff. Having green infrastructure in place

Rotational grazing is the process of dividing your pasture into sections and rotating your livestock to graze smaller sections over

When it comes to growing a garden, crop rotation can be a great tool to keeping your vegetables and soil

Lynn Anderson may have never promised you a rose garden, but growing one in Alaska can be a great addition

Houseplants may need to be repotted. This happens when they outgrow their current pot, you are propagating the plants, or

A soil block is a cube of a soil mixture and water that is compressed into a mold forming a

The business of hay in Alaska has been an interesting one since the beginning, as we struggle with short seasons,

Have you been diligently collecting your compostable waste this winter and are starting to question whether or not you will

Starting seeds indoors requires planning to get the most of your growing season. Before you know when to start planting

While a lot of us cannot grow plants in the winter, it is important to not forget about the growing

When considering livestock, do not underestimate the power of having a livestock guardian animal. While dogs are very common livestock

Are you keeping rabbits for the season as either pet or for profit? Then making sure that they survive the

After you have had that beautiful potted arrangement out all summer and the season has turned, you may wonder how

If you are planning on getting chickens with the hopes of fresh eggs, it is important to understand how egg

When you are planning out you holiday decorations the tree tends to the focal point of the design and often

Frozen watertanks or troughs can be the headace of any cold area farmer or even pet owner and getting scalded

When canning, it becomes a vital element to save time and ensure you fully utilize you canner space with each

Nematodes are non-segmented worms typically 1/500 of an inch (50 µm) in diameter and 1/20 of an inch (1 mm)

There tends to be a debate often held by those who enjoy to spruce up their yards as to wither

As you begin harvesting your potatoes, you might notice your potatoes have blemishes. Potato scab is a common disease in

We have had the dust hit the ground and the weather frost the windows, which means it is past time

Have you been hard at work selling all those wonderful hand raised veggies, meats, and berries? Did you can and

As potatoes are being harvested, it is important to know how to store them for long term. Before you can

Why test? Anyone who uses a pressure canner for food preservation needs to get their gauge tested for safety each

To answer this question is with the standard response when addressing the whole of Alaska, it depends. To go further

What is Mulch? Mulch is a general term for any material placed on the surface of soil. In a typical garden

This well-known time keeper for when snow will begin is what can show if you are a Sourdough or not.

Options to get the Piggy to Market Have you been raising your livestock with all the care in the world

What is a Cover Crop? Cover Crops are a tool many growers use to do soil improvements and help out

Have you been given the gift of caring by a gardening friend? Also, known as handed a stick with some

Root maggots are one of the most common garden pests in Alaska. They are major pests of most crucifer crops,

We all know that plants need light in order to grow, but too much sun can be harmful. When it

Balancing what nature gives you and what you might need to add can be every growers constant struggle, especially when

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a production and marketing model whereby consumers buy shares of a farm’s harvest in advance.

Are you new to growing? What to know how to start a garden or farm in Alaska? Need a refresher

The best way to avoid a heavy invasion of weeds in your garden is by trying to prevent them early

If you are looking to purchase some land in Alaska for farming, these are some resources to look over when

The following bio-safety guidelines are effective methods for safeguarding commercial operations and smaller flocks: Backyard flock owners should practice strict

What to help out this summer and make sure Alaska is thriving? Help out by making sure you know your

Hardening off plants is a method to gradually exposing plants started indoors to outdoor growing conditions. Think of it this

Now that we have covered basics of creating raised beds, let's explore some of the design considerations. Ideally, we want

Need to play with your seeds before its time to plant? Have a hard time working with those overly small

Weeds, the bane of any gardener or farmers growing season. There are several different mitigation plans you can utilize from

Thinking of using raised beds in your garden this year? Raised beds have become a common practice in gardening for

It is that time of year again to question if your just tired of winter and wanting to grow new

Succession gardening, also known as second planting at times, is a garden planning method to gain the most out of

As we have experienced and heard from all the old Sour Doughs, Alaska is changing. From winters with no snow

An important question to ask yourself before buying chickens is do you want eggs, meat, or both? Breeds of chickens

When it comes to bringing a live tree inside for the holiday season, do you worry that your tree will

The development and creation of a dome shaped greenhouse has been completed by Tlingit & Haida in Juneau this summer,

Overall the goal will be to cover, shelter, and insulate your plants because even though they might be cold weather

Field trial at the Plant Materials Center seeks answers to cover cropping and no-till on the Last Frontier. Compared to