Little Hands, Big Seeds
Children and gardening are a natural fit. Getting kids outdoors, digging in clean, healthy soil, discovering bugs, worms, birds, theContinue 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.
Book Look 2
Back on May 25, 2023, my blog post was entitled Book Look and featured some of my favorite children’s booksContinue Reading
Explore the World from Your Kitchen!
Have you ever tried growing a pineapple top or an avocado pit? You might be surprised to learn that manyContinue Reading
Sowing Perennials in Recyclables
For those who just can’t wait to get outdoors in the Spring, Winter seed sowing is just the thing! YouContinue Reading
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
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