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Jonathan is bummed out that the dandelions are turning white.
Dandelions are here to stay, writes gardening expert Jeff Lowenfels, so we simply have to accept them.
In this week’s episode, Jeff and Jonathan dive into strategies for planting and caring for different types of beans and peas.
Peas are a summertime delight, and there are multiple ways to grow this versatile crop.
This week the guys share tips on introducing native plants to your yard, garden, or meadow, including optimal planting locations and conditions for their growth.
Authored by Alaskans, “Wildflowers for Northern Gardens” gives you the goods you need to be successful growing native plants.
Fresh off a weekend of 26 hours of yard work, Jonathan shares his experience aerating his entire lawn and testing the soil. Jeff emphasizes the importance of giving your lawn a trim, even if you’re planning to let it grow into a meadow.
Your plants aren’t enjoying the chill, either.
This week the team shares early season gardening tips, and answers listener queries.
Here are tips to keep your young plants safe from insects and animals, as well as advice for growing and watering.
This week: Jonathan needs assistance in regenerating a part of his lawn that was damaged last year.
Many plants, trees and bushes that were pummeled by snow need attention, but it’s also time to get your plants in the ground.
This week, the team celebrates the upcoming gardening season in Alaska. However, this also means an increase in misinformation online, particularly about tomatoes! Jeff and Jonathan sift through the most misleading myths to set the record straight.
Garden writer Jeff Lowenfels cuts through the noise to give you accurate information about planting tomatoes and potatoes and even about watering plants.
When should you start working in the garden? In Southcetnral Alaska, it’s crucial to exercise patience because your lawn and garden need sufficient time to dry out after winter’s heavy snowfall.
Planting when it’s too cold can lead to a number of outcomes, none of them ideal.
Jeff and Jonathan received numerous questions about voles and the damage they cause to your lawn.
Slowly pull back mulch from your garden and stay off your wet lawn for now.
This week, Jeff and Jonathan talk about how to prepare greenhouse soil to ensure it can support healthy plants.
Many can be planted into the container they will reside in until harvest, with no need for transplanting.
This week, Jeff and Jonathan continue their discussion about the flood of false information and clickbait related to gardening and plant care.
Look for supporting science when you find horticultural advice online, says Alaska garden writer Jeff Lowenfels.
This week, Jeff and Jonathan discuss the inundation of gardening misinformation on the internet, particularly the widespread myth that soil should be sterilized.