Alaska’s Most Wanted – or Unwanted.
We’re talking weeds here. The weeds you certainly have in your yard and garden right now. The real trick toContinue Reading
Author: Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan is an Alaska Master Gardener and the Education Specialist for the Alaska Botanical Garden. A retired elementary school teacher, Patrick is a member of the Anchorage Community Forest Council and sits on the board for Alaska Agriculture in the Classroom.
Elements of Gardening
Why do I garden? Maybe it’s something handed down from my ancient ancestors, but I know my mother’s side ofContinue Reading
Covering Ground: Canada Dogwood
Quick! What’s the logo for the Alaska Botanical Garden? You may know it as Bunchberry, Ground Dogwood or Canada Dogwood,Continue Reading
Let it Rock with Hypertufa Troughs
These containers are great for showing off alpine rock garden plants, succulents, dwarf hostas, dwarf conifers, bonsai, sedums etc. MakingContinue Reading
Flower Bulbs: Use the Force!
It happens every year: my wonderful wife buys me a few bags of bulbs to plant in the garden (inContinue Reading
Into the Woods
I am fortunate to walk into a forest on a regular basis, as my office is located in the 110Continue Reading
Collecting and Sowing Wildflower Seeds
An easy way to supply new plants to your garden is to grow them from seed. Many plants are startingContinue Reading
Journey North Project
I hope your school year is off to a great start! It’s an exciting time of year and a chanceContinue Reading
Grow a Forest
It’s easier than you think! Follow Nature’s method and you can grow a forest in a seed flat with veryContinue Reading