Central Peninsula Garden Club

A damp summer makes a great case for greenhouses and high tunnels

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Supplement your veggie garden with flowers that are fun for the eyes and the dinner table.

Winter is the perfect time to start planning and ordering for summer

You're not done yet! Get a jump on next year with good fall garden prep. Plus, now that you've harvested all those veggies, how do you store them? Find out more about what to pick, when to pick and how to store.

Fall is a busy time for gardeners but don't let all the rain get you down! Larry's here with tips to make the end of season go smoothly. It's time to bring those green tomatoes indoors to let them finish ripening, and have you thought about overwintering? Carrots, onions, garlic and more — now's the time to get a head start on what'll sprout next spring.