Master gardener Ed Buyarski has some tips for pruning branches for shaping, removing old growth and deadwood, and encouraging airflow within shrubs and trees.
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Update: Sealaska sends $16 million to shareholders
Approximately 22,000 tribal members will each get between $129 and $1,082, depending on their status. Dividends will be distributed April 14.
Researcher says state ferries benefit more than they cost
There are more people from Palmer and Wasilla using the ferry than from Sitka — than from Haines, even. And there are more residents of Fairbanks using the ferry than residents of Wrangell and Petersburg.
Aging Southeast: Region’s senior population growing quickly
About 9,200 Southeast Alaskans are 65 and older. That’s almost a one-third increase over five years ago. It puts Southeast’s average age at about five years higher than Alaska as a whole.
High winds damage homes, drop trees and power lines in Southeast
One roof blew off a house about 3 miles south of Petersburg. Other trees were blown down near roadways in Juneau, Wrangell and Ketchikan.
SEACC executive director resigns for health reasons
Southeast Alaska’s largest environmental organization is advertising for a new executive director. Malena Marvin has led the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council for close to two years.
No signs of invasive Elodea in Southeast, survey in the works
Researchers have traced the invasive plant’s transmission in Alaska to people dumping out their aquariums into nearby lakes. An aggressive hitchhiker, Elodea will cling to float planes and travel to distant water bodies.
Wasilla lawmaker: Keep education spending in check, cut rural schools
At least one state lawmaker wants to propose an education cost-savings measure that could close dozens of rural schools across the state.
Scientists identify dead killer whale found in Southeast
The next step for the scientists is testing the samples retrieved from the carcass to search for what killed this animal.
Whale mAPP brings power of mobile technology to marine biology
Scientists are asking citizens with Android smartphones to aid their research of marine mammals.