How to plant bulbs in a raised bed or hillside with adequate sun, good drainage, and the proper spacing and depth. And, the pointy end always goes up.
Environment
With reservoir low, Kodiak asks citizens to conserve water
Less snowfall coupled with dry weather has left Kodiak’s water supply low than usual.
Murkowski: Shell decision shows how feds ‘chase business away’
Shell’s global priorities may have played a role in its decision, too. In April, Shell’s CEO said the company aimed to pare down to three types of businesses, which did not seem to include the Chukchi project.
State to spend $4 million on Wrangell junkyard cleanup
According to a DEC memo, the lead level at the former junkyard site is so high that it warrants an emergency cleanup.
Weather service issues flood watch, warns of mudslide risk
The service is forecasting up to 6 inches of rain by late Tuesday night, causing rapid rises on rivers and streams.
Gardentalk – Frost protection
Gardeners can protect their plants and vegetables, and extend their harvest into the early fall.
Fairbanks gets first major snow, braces for reduced maintenance
Budget cuts mean reduced maintenance. The downsized operation is expected to be tested this winter.
How A Little Lab In West Virginia Caught Volkswagen’s Big Cheat
Arvind Thiruvengadam and colleagues at WVU got excited when they won a grant in 2012 to test emissions on a few diesel cars. He figured the data might result in some papers a few people might read.
High number of illegal moose kills could end season early for Petersburg and surrounding areas
The first week of moose hunting in the Petersburg, Wrangell and Kake area has seen a harvest of 35 moose. Seven of those moose were illegal kills.
Syrian Civil War Prompts First Withdrawal From Doomsday Seed Vault In The Arctic
Researchers in the Middle East have requested the first-ever withdrawal from the “final backup” seed bank because of destruction caused by the Syrian civil war.