Keeping plants off the ground helps with pollination, air circulation, and prevents slugs from chewing up the leaves.
Matt Miller
Morning Host & Local News Reporter
I’m up early every weekday morning pulling together all the news and information you need to start your day. I find the stories unique to Juneau or Southeast Alaska that may linger or become food-for-thought at the end of your day. What information do you need from me to give your day some context?
That was the second wettest June on record in Juneau
It was the second-wettest June ever with 7.3 inches of rain. There were also 25 days in June in which measurable amounts of rain fell at the Juneau airport.
There hasn’t been a jury trial in Alaska in 3 months. How has COVID-19 changed the state’s justice system?
Many Alaskans’ court cases have been thrown into legal limbo because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gardentalk – Now is the time to do mid-season pruning of maples, azaleas and rhododendrons
It’s okay to leave stubby stems and branches for azaleas and rhododendrons, but not for maple trees. And, don’t forget to sharpen your tools.
Face coverings now required to enter federal courthouses in Alaska
Anyone entering a federal courthouse in Alaska must wear a mask or face covering or they will not be allowed inside.
Gardentalk – Your best defense for currant worms and rhododendron root weevils
Diluted dish soap sprayed on leaves and tape coated with vaseline can usually kill or deter catepillars.