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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

249k

Agriculture Loans for Alaska Farmers

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

Airlayer to Renew Indoor Plants

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

916k

Alaska Kids' Healthy Harvest Cookbook

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

131k

An Alaska Gardener's Fall & Winter To-Do List

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

517k

Animal Manure as Fertilizer

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

329k

Collecting, Preserving & Using Morel Mushrooms

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

734k

Composting in Alaska

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

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

310k

Control Strategies for Late Blight in the Alaska Potato Crop

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

766k

Controlling the Greenhouse Environment

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

462k

Crabapples

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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Don't Plant a Problem: Invasive Garden Species

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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Drip Irrigation for Alaska Gardens

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

294k

Edible Flowers for the Garden & Table

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

465k

Establishing and Maintaining a Lawn in Southcentral and Interior Alaska

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

Establishing and Maintaining Lawn in Southeast Alaska

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gardening in Southeastern Alaska

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

123k

Green Potatoes: Causes and Concerns

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

627k

Greenhouses for Home Gardeners in Alaska

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

501k

Growing and Overwintering Fuchsia, Geranium, Dahlia and Tuberous Begonia

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

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

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

225k

Growing Cucumbers in Greenhouses

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

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

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

Growing Giant Alaska Cabbages

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

725k

Growing Great Brassicas in Alaska

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

838k

Growing Potatoes in the Alaska Garden

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

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

663k

Growing Tree Fruits in Alaska

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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Harvest Fair Handbook

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

595k

Hoop Houses in Alaska: Twenty Questions and Answers to Get You Started

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

519k

Invasive Plant Issues: Control Of Bird Vetch

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

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

Japanese Knotweed

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

815k

Late Blight in Alaska

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

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

341k

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

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

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

553k

Moss Control in Lawns

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

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

Perennial Sowthistle

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

Plant A Tree: An Alaskan Guide to Tree Selection, Planting & Care

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

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

842k

Planting Grass on Gravel Runways in Alaska

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

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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

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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

619k

Pollination & Fruit Development in Tomatoes

Order hard copy  ~  Development of high-quality tomatoes requires successful pollination. This publication outlines the optimal environmental... Show More

Meriam Karlsson, Free ~ HGA-00435

605k

Procedures for the Wet Paper Towel Germination Test

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

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

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

792k

Recommended Variety List for Interior Alaska

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

521k

Recommended Variety List for Southcentral Alaska

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

580k

Root Maggots in Alaska Home Gardens

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

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Roses and Fireweed

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

168k

Roses: Growing and Overwintering Tender Varieties

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

233k

Salmonberries

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

122k

Seed Starting and Transplanting

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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Seed Starting with Mara Bacsujlaky

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

Selected Invasive Plants of Alaska

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

528k

Slugs

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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Small-Scale Irrigation Options

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

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

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

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

123k

Tantalizing Turnips

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

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

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

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

690k

Tree Maintenance and Pesticides

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

Using Alaska's Wild Berries & Other Wild Edibles

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

98k

Using Sustainable Energy to Extend the Growing Season

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

708k

Zucchini from A to Z

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

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