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Oct 16 2018

The main lodge of Eaglecrest Ski Area on Douglas Island is at the base of the ski slopes rising in the background., pictured here in October 2018.

Eaglecrest beer and wine sales in flux after license denial from Alcohol Beverage Control Board

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Business, Juneau, Outdoors, State Government

The state Alcohol Beverage Control Board has denied an application to begin selling beer and wine at Juneau’s city-owned ski area this season.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | October 16, 2018 7:44 pm

Oct 12 2018

Homegrown onions, cucumbers, peppers, and mushrooms get pickled in a North Douglas kitchen.

Gardentalk – Season finale on fall clean up of yard and garden, bringing in perennials

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Food, Gardentalk, Outdoors

Remove all dead and dying vegetation so that it doesn’t turn into prime slug habitat. And, don’t forget to bring in your begonias, dahlias and fuschias for the winter.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | October 12, 2018 11:26 am

Oct 11 2018

Eaglecrest Ski Area bought six new snowmaking machines this year to expand their snowmaking operations. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Snowmaking improvements and beer and wine sales in store for Eaglecrest this season

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Juneau, Outdoors

With the first snow appearing on top of the mountains, Juneau residents are starting to wonder what kind of winter it will be on the ski slopes. Eaglecrest Ski Area has several improvements in the works they hope will improve the winter ski season.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | October 11, 2018 6:09 pm

Oct 11 2018

Pair of cherry tomatoes grown indoors remain green in early October 2018.

Gardentalk – How to check for fruit ripeness

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Food, Gardentalk, Outdoors

Softness, taste and sometimes color are the best ways to check the ripeness of kiwi, apples, pears and tomatoes.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | October 11, 2018 6:06 pm

Oct 08 2018

Roadless advocates pack Tongass hearing

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Federal Government, Outdoors, Southeast, Timber, Wildlife

Gov. Walker’s advisory panel is looking at where roads could be built inside the Tongass National Forest. But more than two dozen people testified at a hearing in Juneau against the idea.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | October 8, 2018 11:05 am

Oct 05 2018

The first, late-planted cherry tomato ripens in a North Douglas kitchen in early October 2018.

Gardentalk – It’s sugar time for veggies

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Food, Gardentalk, Juneau, Southeast

Cool, dry weather will actually boost the sugar content of plants, especially root vegetables.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | October 5, 2018 5:57 pm

Oct 02 2018

The view along part of Perseverance Trail. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Part of Perseverance Trail to close for maintenance

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Juneau, Outdoors

Parks and Recreation will be clearing a rockslide along a portion of Perseverance Trail from Oct. 3 to Oct. 9. Basin Road will also be closed beyond the Mount Roberts trailhead at times while heavy machinery is in use.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | October 2, 2018 3:07 pm

Sep 28 2018

Close-up view of hardneck garlic which awaits planting in a North Douglas garden.

Gardentalk – Gotta get that garlic growing in the ground

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Food, Gardentalk

Plant the biggest cloves in rich, well-drained soil in a sunny location. They should be planted about 2 inches deep and 6 to 8 inches apart with each clove’s pointy end up.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | September 28, 2018 5:54 pm

Sep 26 2018

A North Douglas gardener robs his potato plants for some fingerlings for dinner.

Gardentalk – How to treat your freshly harvested potatoes with TLC

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Food, Gardentalk, Juneau

Very carefully loosen the soil and pull out potatoes by hand. Place the potatoes in trays or crates in a cool place so the skins can toughen up. Then, cover with blankets, cardboard or newspapers.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | September 26, 2018 10:20 am

Sep 14 2018

Hoar frost accumulates on grass, leaves and other vegetation in this picture taken on Douglas Island in November 2014.

Gardentalk – How to protect your veggies from the coming frost

By Matt Miller, KTOO | Food, Gardentalk, Juneau

One option is to bring potted plants into a garage or other protected space. Alternatives for garden plots include gently covering plants with old blankets or cardboard boxes. That will provide insulation for retaining heat close to the soil.

By Matt Miller, KTOO | September 14, 2018 7:05 pm

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Eaglecrest beer and wine sales in flux after license denial from Alcohol Beverage Control Board

Gardentalk – Season finale on fall clean up of yard and garden, bringing in perennials

Snowmaking improvements and beer and wine sales in store for Eaglecrest this season

Gardentalk – How to check for fruit ripeness

Roadless advocates pack Tongass hearing

Gardentalk – It’s sugar time for veggies

Part of Perseverance Trail to close for maintenance

Gardentalk – Gotta get that garlic growing in the ground

Gardentalk – How to treat your freshly harvested potatoes with TLC

Gardentalk – How to protect your veggies from the coming frost

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