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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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Available online only. Borrowing can determine the success or failure of a business. This bulletin contains information on sources... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ ABM-00240
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 ~ Teens and adults are more likely to eat a vegetable if they have a positive memory about eating it as a child. This cookbook has recipes... Show More Sarah R-P. Lewis, Free ~ FNH-00557
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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 ~ This publication has tips for using and handling animal manure as well as tables showing the composition of manure and other waste... Show More Mingchu Zhang, Free ~ LPM-00340
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Order hard copy ~ This 4-page guide has information on storing, preserving and preparing morel mushrooms as well as tips on finding, identifying and... Show More Sarah R-P. Lewis, Free ~ FNH-00020
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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 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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Available online only. Late blight is a devastating disease of both potatoes and tomatoes. This publication provides tips on... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ PMC-00339
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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 ~ While crabapple trees in Alaska may be best known for their beautiful, fragrant blossoms in the spring, they also produce flavorful,... Show More Leslie Shallcross, Free ~ FNH-00109
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Order hard copy ~ This thorough booklet provides a list of plants that Alaska gardeners should avoid, including plant species designated as invasive.... Show More Gino Graziano, Free ~ FGV-00146
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Order hard copy ~ Trickle, or drip, irrigation is a method of slowly applying small amounts of water to the root zone of plants. This guide details the... Show More Heidi Rader, Free ~ FGV-00648
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Order hard copy ~ This publication provides tips on determining which flowers are edible and how to care for and use them. There is also specific... Show More Sarah R-P. Lewis, Free ~ HGA-00137
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Order hard copy ~ Establishing and maintaining a healthy lawn is one of the least expensive things you can do to improve the value of your home. A healthy... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ HGA-00045
Order hard copy ~ Lawns are not only attractive, they can also help with dust and mud management, act as a noise buffer, keep water from collecting next to... Show More Darren Snyder, Free ~ HGA-00046
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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
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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 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 ~ 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 ~ 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
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
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Order hard copy ~ This publication describes the causes and hazards of potato greening, with suggestions for reducing the factors that lead to potato... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ FGV-00337
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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 ~ 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 ~ 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 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 ~ 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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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
Order hard copy ~ Giant cabbages are a staple of Alaska mystique and agriculture history. This publication details how to grow one at home, including... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ HGA-00049
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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 ~ 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 ~ 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 ~ 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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This publication is available in online format only. Organizing a harvest fair can be a lot of work, but it can also be a very rewarding... Show More Heidi Rader, Free ~ CRD-00020
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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 ~ First introduced to Alaska as a forage crop, bird vetch is now considered an invasive species that grows aggressively and spreads... Show More Gino Graziano, Free ~ PMC-00341
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
Japanese knotweed clogs waterways and lowers the quality of habitat for wildlife, fish and insects on which fish depend. This... Show More Gino Graziano, Free ~ R10-TP-133
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Order hard copy ~ Late blight is a very destructive disease that can kill plants in the field and cause tubers to rot in storage. The publication looks at... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ PMC-00338
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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 ~ 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 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 ~ 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 ~ 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
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
Available online only. This color pamphlet offers a description and life history of this invasive yellow plant along with... Show More Gino Graziano, Free ~ PMC-10069
Order hard copy ~ This 12-page guide will help you plant the right tree in the right place in the right way. It provides information on choosing a good... Show More Gino Graziano, Free ~ HGA-00437
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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 ~ Most runways in Alaska are unpaved gravel strips, which can cause damage to planes during take-off and landing. This publication... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ HGA-00340
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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 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 ~ This publication details the most serious annually recurring insect pest problem of vegetable production in Alaska: root maggots.... Show More Stephen Brown, Free ~ PMC-00330
Fireweed is a great source of vitamins A and C and the shoots or sprouts are edible. This DVD provides instructions on how and when to... Show More Leslie Shallcross, Free ~ FNH-01291
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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 ~ Salmonberries are found in moist, coastal regions of Southeast, Southcentral and Southwest Alaska. The salmon-yellow or red... Show More Sarah R-P. Lewis, Free ~ FNH-00119
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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
Extension Agent Mara Bascujlaky discusses seed starting, including what container to use, what material to start seeds in, when to... Show More Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00040
Available online only. This pocket guide has information on more than 25 species of invasive plants found in Alaska, including life... Show More Gino Graziano, Free ~ R10-TP-130
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Order hard copy ~ Slugs damage garden crops and are pests to many commercial crops. This publication details the characteristics of garden slugs and... Show More Jozef Slowik, Free ~ PMC-10070
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Order hard copy ~ In Alaska, most crops will increase productivity if watered appropriately, which often means supplementing rainfall with... Show More Casey Matney, Free ~ FGV-00646
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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 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
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 guide has information on nutrition, storage, freezing, canning and drying turnips as well as three pages of recipes. If you have a... Show More Leslie Shallcross, Free ~ FNH-00463
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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 ~ 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 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 brochure outlines the integrated pest management (IPM) approach to keeping your trees healthy. Information on chemicals,... Show More Phillip Kaspari, Free ~ HGA-00436
Order hard copy ~ This publication has everything you need to know about using Alaska's wild berries. There is information on 18 different kinds of wild... Show More Sarah R-P. Lewis, $15.00 ~ FNH-00120
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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
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Order hard copy ~ Zucchini is a favorite of many home gardeners, often producing a surplus and sending gardeners looking for interesting ways to use and... Show More Leslie Shallcross, Free ~ FNH-00260
