Fungi Fun
Here in South-central Alaska, Fall and the State Fair arrive around the same time, as does the seasonal rain. ButContinue 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.
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
Mountains of Flowers
When you think of Alaska, what comes to mind? Mountains, forests, bears and, of course, moose. But did you knowContinue Reading
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