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Managing Alaska Soils

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

124k

Factors to Consider in Selecting a Soil Testing Laboratory

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

226k

Plant Tissue Testing

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

259k

Soil Sampling

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

224k

Understanding, Testing for and Mitigating Radon

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

A Radon Overview DVD

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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Collecting Feed Samples for Testing

Order hard copy  ~  This publication details feed tests and how to perform them. Instructions include techniques on sampling silage, hay, pellets or... Show More

Casey Matney, Free ~ FGV-00243

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16 Easy Steps to Gardening in Alaska

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

587k

Soil and Fertilizer Management for Healthy Gardens

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

502k

Tree Health and Fertilization

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

269k

Microwave Test for Forage Moisture

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

Casey Matney, Free ~ FGV-00248

147k

Raised-Bed Gardening in Alaska

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

Using and Caring for Your Pressure Canner

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

613k

Protect Water Resources: Understand Pesticide Movement

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

415k

Managing Irrigation for High-Value Crops

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

358k

Field Crop Fertilizer Recommendations for Alaska: Potatoes

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

130k

Raising Vegetables in Mini Gardens

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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Assembling a Can Sealer

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

596k

Visual Inspection of Can Seams in Home Food Preservation

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

536k

Growing Carrots in Alaska

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

275k

The Compost Heap: Basic Composting in Alaska

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

425k

Factors Affecting Cold Hardiness Development

Order hard copy  ~  This publication summarizes research on winter survival in Alaska of perennial plants from more southern locations. It includes a... Show More

Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ FGV-00143

288k

Composting with Worms

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

322k

Field Crop Fertilizer Recommendations For Alaska: Fertilizer Nutrient Sources And Lime

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

501k

Growing and Overwintering Fuchsia, Geranium, Dahlia and Tuberous Begonia

Order hard copy  ~  Special care and an indoor site are required to overwinter fuschsisa, geraniums, dahlias and tuberous begonias in Alaska. This... Show More

Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00333

368k

Growing Everbearing Strawberries as Annuals in Alaska

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

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Plastic Mulch and Row Covering for Vegetable Production in Alaska

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

Spotted Knapweed

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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Plastic Mulch, Row Covers and Low Tunnels for Vegetable Production in Alaska

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

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

417k

Permafrost: A Building Problem in Alaska

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

342k

Field Crop Fertilizer Recommendations for Alaska Vegetables

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

223k

Transplanting Trees Successfully

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

Invasive Thistles in Alaska

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

322k

Contaminants in Alaska's Water Resources

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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The Green Machine: A Possible Means for Increasing Diesel Engine Efficiency in Alaska

Available online only. This report looks at whether an organic Rankine cycle device can be added to Alaska's rural power plants to... Show More

Alaska Center for Energy and Power, Free ~ PAR-00013

397k

Guide to Operating a Successful Home-Based Food Business

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

742k

Growing Garlic in Alaska

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

676k

Growing Rhubarb in the Alaska Garden

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

186k

Canning Caribou, Deer & Moose

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

Julie Cascio, Free ~ FNH-00226

341k

Growing Beets in the Alaska Garden

Order hard copy  ~  This publication includes useful information about soil cultivation and preparation, seeding, transplanting, thinning and... Show More

Phillip Kaspari, Free ~ HGA-00041

841k

Lawn Maintenance and Pesticides

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

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