If you’ve listened to Garden Talk before, you’ve heard the term “master gardener.” But what do they do?
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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.
Garden Talk: What it means to harvest plants respectfully
For this week’s Garden Talk, Naomi Michalsen shared some reflections on the practice of respectful harvesting.
Garden Talk: Juneau’s Jensen-Olson Arboretum celebrates Public Gardens Day and Primula Day
The arboretum cares for more than 170 varieties of Primula.





