Growing A Greener Kenai
11 a.m. to noon the first and third Saturdays of the month April-September, 11 a.m. first Saturday of the month November and February
Get your garden growing with Larry Opperman, master gardener with the Central Peninsula Garden Club. The central Kenai Peninsula has its own strengths and challenges when it comes to producing your own food and flowers and we're here to help you have a bountiful growing season. If Larry can't answer your questions, he'll bring on guests who can. Call in during the show with questions, 907-513-6169, or email Larry at any time at growingagreenerkenai@kdll.org.
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No garden is complete without some experimentation and some mistakes. That's why Larry is going to try to grow Brussels sprouts again this year. Also this week, a rainy start to the summer, figuring out fertilizer, and the chase for a great tomato. -
Larry gives an update on his greenhouse and tips for great growing this year -
Larry shares tips for keeping plants warm and healthy in early summer days where the temperature still falls low. -
Larry talks readying a space to get gardening as the weather starts to improve.
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Casey Matney, PHD, and head of the University of Alaska Cooperative Extension Service discusses the best options to have a successful garden in our central Kenai Peninsula growing zone 4. -
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Have a gardener on your holiday list? Larry has gift ideas to make other gardeners green with envy. -
Tips for storing, saving, freezing, canning, cellaring and enjoying your summer garden goodies throughout the winter. -
'Tis the season to review garden's successes and failures to prep for next year -
New ways to enjoy "the greatest hobby that's ever existed"
