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Order hard copy ~ This publication is for the gardener who wants to gain a more thorough understanding of soil basics, including soil profiles,... Show More Mingchu Zhang, Free ~ FGV-00043
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Order hard copy ~ This factsheet provides guidelines for selecting which tests to use and finding soil testing laboratories that perform those tests.... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ FGV-00045
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Order hard copy ~ This guide covers the proper procedures for assessing a plant's nutritional status through plant tissue testing. It contains plant... Show More Phillip Kaspari, Free ~ FGV-00244
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Order hard copy ~ This publication gives step-by-step instructions for sampling soil on your property. It gives the why, where and how of sampling... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ FGV-00044
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Order hard copy ~ Radon, a colorless, odorless gas, is found anywhere there is decaying uranium with an escape route to the atmosphere. Radon can enter a... Show More Arthur Nash, Free ~ RAD-00760
Order hard copy ~ This DVD explains what radon is, how it gets into your home, if you are at risk for exposure, how to test for radon and what steps to take to... Show More Arthur Nash, $5.00 ~ RAD-00761
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Order hard copy ~ This publication details feed tests and how to perform them. Instructions include techniques on sampling silage, hay, pellets or... Show More Milan Shipka, Free ~ FGV-00243
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Order hard copy ~ This step-by-step resource includes instructions for starting a garden in Alaska. The sixteen steps include planning, choosing a... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ HGA-00134
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Order hard copy ~ This publication discusses soil's physical properties, including pH, as well as possible amendments to improve soil quality... Show More Mingchu Zhang, Free ~ HGA-00338
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Order hard copy ~ This publication explains how to monitor your trees' health by measuring either plant moisture stress or plant tissue and soil... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ FWM-00119
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Order hard copy ~ This publication details a simple technique for testing hay to judge when it should be baled, with step-by-step instructions and... Show More Milan Shipka, Free ~ FGV-00248
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Order hard copy ~ Raised bed gardening can help overcome the problems of cold soils, excessive or inadequate rainfall or poor soil conditions. This... Show More Heidi Rader, Free ~ HGA-00132
Order hard copy ~ This publication has tips for using and maintaining your home pressure canner. There are sections on canner types, safety features,... Show More Julie Cascio, $1.50 ~ PNW-00421
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Order hard copy ~ This guide is designed to help pesticide users better understand how chemical properties, soil characteristics, site conditions... Show More Phillip Kaspari, Free ~ GWQ-00547
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Order hard copy ~ This publication gives an overview of irrigation systems and important principles of irrigation scheduling and discusses the... Show More Phillip Kaspari, Free ~ FGV-00649
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Order hard copy ~ The fertilizer recommendations in this guide are based on optimal management of factors that the potato grower can control, such as... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ FGV-00246A
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Order hard copy ~ Vegetables are usually grown on farms, gardens or in greenhouses, but you can raise vegetables on a sunny deck, windowsill or balcony.... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ HGA-00136
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Order hard copy ~ This publication is a step-by-step guidebook for the assembly and preparation of a can sealer. The identification of all sealer parts... Show More Linda Tannehill, Free ~ FNH-00022
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Order hard copy ~ This publication is a must-have for anyone using cans to preserve food. It contains an overview of types of cans and other equipment... Show More Leif Albertson, Free ~ FNH-00023
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Order hard copy ~ This publication is designed for Alaska gardeners looking to get the most out of their carrot crops. It includes information on carrot... Show More Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00025
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Order hard copy ~ Composting is a great way to add nutrients to a garden while recycling table scraps and yard waste. Alaska's short, relatively cool... Show More Heidi Rader, Free ~ HGA-01022
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Order hard copy ~ This publication summarizes research on winter survival in Alaska of perennial plants from more southern locations. It includes a... Show More Julie Riley, Free ~ FGV-00143
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Order hard copy ~ This publication tells how to create compost at home with little more than a container, earthworms and household waste. There is... Show More Casey Matney, Free ~ HGA-01020
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Order hard copy ~ Available online only. The information in this guide includes facts about fertilizer, how to use lime and a table listing the primary... Show More Mingchu Zhang, Free ~ FGV-00348
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Order hard copy ~ Special care and an indoor site are required to overwinter fuschsisa, geraniums, dahlias and tuberous begonias in Alaska. This... Show More Julie Riley, Free ~ HGA-00333
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Order hard copy ~ This publication outlines a technique for growing everbearing strawberries in Interior Alaska using clear polyethylene mulch and... Show More Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00235
By using plastic mulch and row covers, you can control weeds, conserve water and fertilizer, and increase your yield by four to five... Show More Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-01268
Order hard copy ~ Spotted knapweed is one of the most invasive weeds in North America and has been found in Alaska. Infestations lower the number and... Show More Gino Graziano, Free ~ R10-TP-125
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Order hard copy ~ This publication details the practice of using plastic mulch and row covers to extend the growing season for both commercial and... Show More Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ FGV-00647
Orange hawkweed is recognized as an ecologically invasive plant and noxious weed in the United States and has the potential to... Show More Gino Graziano, Free ~ R10-TP-129
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Order hard copy ~ This detailed publication provides information on permafrost in Alaska. Not only does it explore what permafrost is, it also... Show More Arthur Nash, Free ~ HCM-00754
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Order hard copy ~ This guide covers effective fertilizing practices for many vegetables commonly grown in Alaska. The recommendations in this... Show More Mingchu Zhang, Free ~ FGV-00643
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Order hard copy ~ Whether you are just beginning to landscape your property, adding to the number of trees already there or moving a tree from one... Show More Jasmine Shaw, Free ~ HGA-00335
Order hard copy ~ Canada thistle is listed as a noxious weed in at least 35 states and much of Canada and is on Alaska's prohibited noxious weed list. Bull... Show More Gino Graziano, Free ~ R10-TP-132
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Order hard copy ~ This report looks at whether an organic Rankine cycle device can be added to Alaska's rural power plants to economically generate... Show More Alaska Center for Energy and Power, Free ~ PAR-00013
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Order hard copy ~ This publication explains how contaminants can move into groundwater, which is used in 80 percent of Alaska's public water systems,... Show More Arthur Nash, Free ~ GWQ-00552
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Order hard copy ~ This publication takes a look at Department of Environmental Conservation regulations that allow producers to sell... Show More Sarah R-P Lewis, Free ~ FNH-00600
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Order hard copy ~ Why grow garlic? There are lots of reasons. You can grow more flavorful kinds than you find in the store, it is a staple ingredient in most... Show More Heidi Rader, Free ~ HGA-00047
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Order hard copy ~ Rhubarb is one of the most popular cultivated plants in Alaska, and this publication has everything you need to know about growing... Show More Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00042
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Order hard copy ~ This guide details the preparation, preservation and use of canned moose and caribou. Information includes how to prepare the meat,... Show More Bret R. Luick, Free ~ FNH-00226
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Order hard copy ~ This publication includes useful information about soil cultivation and preparation, seeding, transplanting, thinning and... Show More Phillip Kaspari, Free ~ HGA-00041
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Order hard copy ~ This brochure is designed to help you create a beautiful lawn while keeping you, your family and the environment safe from... Show More Phillip Kaspari, Free ~ HGA-00236
