Materials decompose or break down into basic nutrients that benefit a flower or vegetable garden.
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?
At least two Juneau bears seen rifling through unlocked vehicles in search of food
One bear has been getting into vehicles in the Mendenhall Peninsula area, while another bear was recently spotted closer to downtown near Highland Drive and Behrends Avenue.
Gardentalk – Pick your garlic scapes when they curl
When any remaining scapes fully uncurl and the garlic plant’s lower leaves turn yellow, then that’s the signal to check if the bulbs are big enough to harvest.
Taku River turns cold, runs fast after glacial dam release in the Juneau Icefield
National Weather Service issued a flood advisory on July 4 when a river gauge at the Canadian border showed water levels rapidly rising.
Update: California hiker dies after apparent fall near Juneau’s Perseverance Trail
Capital City Fire/Rescue Chief Rich Etheridge says the man suffered a massive head injury.
Gardentalk – Your best tools for this summer’s slugs
Ammonia water spray, slug bait, and beer traps are some of the most effective ways of eradicating slugs.