Master Gardener Ed Buyarski spoke with KTOO’s Chloe Pleznac about potential problems to look for, which plants may be ready to harvest and even shares his anti-slug elixir.
Chloe Pleznac
KTOO
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For this week’s Garden Talk, Chloe spoke with Joel Bos about outdoor programs for kids — and about how anyone can get involved in community gardening.
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Garden Talk: The solstice marks an important milestone in the growing season
Buyarski says gardeners should be “pulling weeds, pulling weeds, and pulling some more weeds.”
Garden Talk: Companion planting in Southeast Alaska, with zucchinis
Companion planting is a technique gardeners can use to increase their yield, boost soil fertility, and reduce weeds and pests.
Garden Talk: More from Naomi Michalsen on respectful harvesting
Michalsen stresses that going out with an expert is crucial to staying safe and learning to properly identify plants.