Growing A Greener Kenai
11 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month, October-April; 11 a.m. to noon the first and third Saturdays of the months May-September
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, 907-283-8414, or email Larry at any time at growingagreenerkenai@kdll.org.
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A damp summer makes a great case for greenhouses and high tunnels
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Summer is officially off to a cool start. How’s your garden faring? Hopefully not producing a bumper crop of aphids! Larry’s got ideas to help.
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Seeds didn’t sprout like you wanted? Might be time to test seeds before planting next year. Plus, strategies for fertilizing and tricks for easy seed spreading and thinning.
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Help summer along by passively heating garden beds. Plus, we and plants get by with a little help from our friends — try companion planting to combat pests.
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University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service agent Casey Mateny helps gardeners get a fresh start on a slow spring in this live, membership-drive edition of Growing A Greener Kenai.
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On this episode of Growing a Greener Kenai, Larry discusses everything seeds! From tips to starting and germination, to potential seed starting mishaps, and what to look for everywhere in between the soil. Reminder: Growing a Greener Kenai airs at 11 a.m. the first Saturday of the month in the winter, returning to the first and third Saturday of the month in May. And Larry's still here the third Saturday of the month, exploring Movie Classics with co-host David Rigall.And check out the Central Peninsula Garden Club's winter programs here.
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Supplement your veggie garden with flowers that are fun for the eyes and the dinner table.