Mountains of Flowers
When you think of Alaska, what comes to mind? Mountains, forests, bears and, of course, moose. But did you knowContinue 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.
What’s in a Name?
As Juliet said, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell asContinue Reading
Meet The Fern Family
Take a walk in the woods wherever you live and you are sure to see several varieties of ferns lurkingContinue Reading
Orchids in Alaska
Yes, you read that right. As improbable as it may seem, Alaska has over 30 species of orchids, which isContinue Reading
Succulent Fun!
OK, I might have a slight attraction (addiction?) to growing succulents. They are weird and funky-looking and so easy toContinue Reading
Vines for Vertical Growing
This season, try adding a vertical element to your garden. You’re probably already growing peas, beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, and maybeContinue Reading
Three Flowering Shrubs You Wish You’d Planted Last Year
It’s a cool, breezy Spring here in Anchorage, with partly cloudy skies and not much rain. The upside is thatContinue Reading
Book Look
Pat’s Favorite Gardening Picture Books Back when I was teaching first grade, I always included time to introduce stories intoContinue Reading
Landscaping With Native Plants
There are good reasons to include native plants in your landscaping, especially as here in Alaska, we continue to loseContinue Reading
Rooting Coleus In Water
An easy way to propagate many plants is to root the stems in water. Since I’m particularly fond of Coleus,Continue Reading