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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Flowers are beautiful and we love to look at them, smell, them, and see vegetables grow as a result of those flowers. But have you ever wondered how photosynthesis works to make those flowers and vegetables. We'll dive deep into how photosynthesis works from the power of the sun. -
The garden season is actually winding down for central peninsula gardens. Today's show discusses where your garden should be now on Aug 1 and what you are harvesting, continuing to plant, pests, and weeds you might be fighting. -
With gardens growing strong, we need to be sure outside forces like weeds & bugs don't destroy our gardens and affect harvests. There's a way to fight this war and gardeners must be diligent in their efforts. -
It's been a late start to summer, but it's time to get going on tomatoes -
Casey Matney and Marion Nelson join Larry for tips on getting your garden ready for spring... whenever it finally arrives -
It's time to get your garden tools cleaned up and ready for the season. Be sure your hand tools are disinfected to prevent any spread of disease through your plants. See if your beds can be worked or if they're still to cold and muddy. Gardening success is measured by how well your preparations are. Good Growing. -
With the usual snows and cold weather we get on the central Kenai Peninsula, it's imperative we prepare our gardening beds the best we can to enhance and prepare the soil for a successful planting season. -
Determine what your seeds need to enhance successful germination and then how to take care of those seedlings to ensure the most optimum viability for a prosperous garden. -
Tips on starting your seeds for transplanting or direct sowing and how to care for the seedlings until ready to transplant. -
The start of season 5 with a look back at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show held in Seattle from Feb 18-22, 2026
