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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
Order hard copy ~ Available in for both Apple and Android devices. Do you want to know which vegetables grow best in your area? Now you can find out with the... Show More Heidi Rader, Free ~ HGA-10002
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Order hard copy ~ This easy-to-use guide will help gardeners choose vegetable varieties that will be successful in an Alaska garden. The data included... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ HGA-00031
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Order hard copy ~ Potatoes are a great crop for Alaska gardens because they are easy to grow and have a high yield per square foot. This publication... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ HGA-00027
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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 comprehensive guide to sustainable gardening in Alaska is adapted from Sustainable Gardening: The Oregon-Washington Master... Show More Stephen Brown, $10.00 ~ HGA-00339A
Order hard copy ~ This newly updated guide to sustainable gardening in Alaska is adapted from Sustainable Gardening: The Oregon-Washington Master... Show More Stephen Brown, $50.00 ~ HGA-00339
Order hard copy ~ This guide highlights many of the most reliable gardening techniques used in Southeastern Alaska. It includes tips on individual... Show More Darren Snyder, Free ~ HGA-00237
This video 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... Show More Arthur Nash, Free ~ RAD-00761
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Order hard copy ~ This 12-page publication outlines everything you need to know to compost successfully in Alaska. Learn the difference between hot... Show More Mingchu Zhang, Free ~ HGA-01027
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Order hard copy ~ This publication addresses the most common questions people have when considering whether to build a hoop house. There is... Show More Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00028
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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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Available online only. This publication explains how mycorrhizae, an important relationship between plant roots and certain types... Show More Glenna Gannon, Free ~ HGA-00026
Order hard copy ~ Sometimes jelly doesn't gel properly, for a variety of reasons. This publication takes you through the steps to reprocess the soft... Show More Julie Cascio, Free ~ FNH-00731
Order hard copy ~ This publication offers an overview of the two research-based canning methods, boiling water and pressure, used to safely preserve a... Show More Julie Cascio, Free ~ FNH-00705
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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 Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ FGV-00143
Order hard copy ~ For decades, a group of chemicals commonly known as PFAS have been used in everything from food containers, fire retardant, cosmetics... Show More Arthur Nash, Free ~ HCM-04952
Order hard copy ~ This simple guide tells how to propagate plants by airlayering. Airlayering is a propagation technique that works well on most... Show More Darren Snyder, Free ~ HGA-00135
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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
Order hard copy ~ Fruit spreads, such as butter, sauces and syrup made with fruit, add flavor and color to meals and snacks. This publication will show... Show More Julie Cascio, Free ~ FNH-00732
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Order hard copy ~ This guide provides information for the Alaska gardener on how to start transplants from seed and how to take care of and plant them... Show More Glenna Gannon, Free ~ HGA-00032
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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 brochure outlines the integrated pest management (IPM) approach to keeping your trees healthy. Information on chemicals,... Show More Phillip Kaspari, Free ~ HGA-00436
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Order hard copy ~ Pests in the kitchen or food storage areas can be a nuisance. Once inside the home they can easily thrive and spread to other areas. This... Show More Leif Albertson, Free ~ HGA-00062
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Order hard copy ~ This publication tells how to remove moss and liverworts from lawns and how to maintain your lawn so that moss will not grow. There is... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ HGA-00133
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Order hard copy ~ Tender varieties of roses do not reliably overwinter in Alaska, yet they're very popular. This guide has everything you need to know to... Show More Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00138
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Order hard copy ~ Special care and an indoor site are required to overwinter fuchsia, geraniums, dahlias and tuberous begonias in Alaska. This... Show More Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00333
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Order hard copy ~ Fruit trees can be grown in Alaska, but would-be growers need to consider a number of factors to be successful. This publication has... Show More Casey Matney, Free ~ HGA-00038
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Order hard copy ~ Development of high-quality tomatoes requires successful pollination. This publication outlines the optimal environmental... Show More Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00435
Providing housing that allows Alaskans to "age in place" is a challenge for all of us. This 20-minute video shows how you can modify your... Show More Arthur Nash, Free ~ HCM-00102
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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 ~ This publication has everything you need to know about growing cucumbers in greenhouses. There is information on varieties,... Show More Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00434
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Order hard copy ~ The greenhouse is an opportunity for Alaskan gardeners and commercial producers to combine optimal temperature, light and humidity... Show More Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00336
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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
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Order hard copy ~ This publication gives a basic overview of greenhouse structures and related equipment. Included are the numerous pros and cons of... Show More Heidi Rader, Free ~ HGA-00337
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Order hard copy ~ This publication has useful information on all of the fruit and vegetable varieties that are most successful in Alaska growing... Show More Glenna Gannon, Free ~ HGA-00030
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Order hard copy ~ This booklet has easy-to-understand information about kale as well as recipes that are designed to introduce children to kale in a fun... Show More Sarah R-P. Lewis, Free ~ FNH-00540
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Climate is becoming more unpredictable and extreme wind events are occurring more frequently in Alaska. This publication explains... Show More Arthur Nash, Free ~ SAL-00200
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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 ~ 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
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Available online only. This publication is designed to help rural Alaskans decide if tourism is right for their community. It... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ CRD-00014
Available Online Only. By following some simple rules, you can ensure that your favorite pickled fish is safe as well as delicious.... Show More Julie Cascio, Free ~ PNW-00183
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Order hard copy ~ Profitable crop production requires seeding rates that provide a sufficient plant population to generate the desired yields. To... Show More Mingchu Zhang, Free ~ FGV-00249
This provides a thorough overview of basic canning and preserving processes for pickling foods. The program reviews the necessary... Show More Julie Cascio, Free ~ FNH-01284
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Order hard copy ~ If you're looking for new ways to use whole barley and barley flour, this publication is for you. There are 12 research-based recipes... Show More Sarah R-P. Lewis, Free ~ FNH-00413
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Order hard copy ~ This bulletin gives an overview of the various methods that can be used to improve older building foundations and retrofit building... Show More Arthur Nash, Free ~ HCM-01555
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Order hard copy ~ How do you handle an abundance of green tomatoes at the end of the gardening season? This publication provides information on... Show More Julie Cascio, Free ~ FNH-00024
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Available online only. This publication describes two online tools developed by SNAP (Scenarios Network for Alaska and Arctic... Show More Scott Rupp, Free ~ ACC-00101
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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 Casey Matney, Free ~ FGV-00248
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Order hard copy ~ Although relatively easy to care for, goats do have certain needs. To successfully raise goats, you will need to consider breeds,... Show More George Aguiar, Free ~ LPM-00747
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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
Order hard copy ~ This publication for the University of Georgia covers all aspects of food preservation, including canning, pickling, making... Show More Leif Albertson, $25.00 ~ MGA-00989
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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 Julie Cascio, Free ~ FNH-00022
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Order hard copy ~ You've harvested your produce and stored it for the winter—now what? This publication provides a list of things that need to be... Show More Heidi Rader, Free ~ HGA-00429
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Order hard copy ~ Gooseberries thrive in Alaska's cool climate and are easy to grow. This publication has information on plant care, cleaning,... Show More Leslie Shallcross, Free ~ FNH-00121
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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 ~ This simple hand-out has easy-to-use charts on how long to thaw turkey and how long to cook turkey. In addition, there are tips on how... Show More Leslie Shallcross, Free ~ FNH-00469
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Order hard copy ~ Many home and commercial gardeners in Alaska appreciate brassicas for their excellent nutritional value and because they grow well... Show More Darren Snyder, Free ~ HGA-00048
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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
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Order hard copy ~ Increased awareness of natural disasters and security issues, concerns about food safety, and the desire to eat healthy, local foods... Show More Arthur Nash, Free ~ EEM-01260
