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Nov 03 2018

Organizations step up to address growing homeless and poverty needs around Homer

By Renee Gross, KBBI-Homer | Community, Food, Southcentral

The Homelessness Action Group began recently as a way to address the lack of shelters in the area and the Homer Community Food Pantry is expanding, in part because the number of clients it serves is growing.

By Renee Gross, KBBI-Homer | November 3, 2018 10:32 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

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 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 01 2018

Bethel man ordered to appear in court for advertising moose meat on Facebook

By Anna Rose MacArthur, KYUK-Bethel | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Food, Wildlife

It’s illegal to sell big game meat in Alaska, but sales of subsistence foods are a constant presence on the social media site and regulations governing the trade of these foods can be inconsistent and confusing.

By Anna Rose MacArthur, KYUK-Bethel | October 1, 2018 4:50 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

Sep 10 2018

When Sitka’s public assistance office closed, pantries shouldered need

By Emily Kwong, KCAW-Sitka | Community, Food, Southeast

Earlier this year, the state re-opened Sitka’s public assistance office — to the relief of many. When the office was closed, the welfare caseload became severely backlogged and Sitka’s pantries were put to the test.

By Emily Kwong, KCAW-Sitka | September 10, 2018 7:52 am

Sep 09 2018

How little organizations make a big difference through collaboration

By Anne Hillman, Alaska Public Media | Community, Food, Health, Southcentral

Solving community problems can be hard, unless you tap into the power of collaboration. This is how Chickaloon does it.

By Anne Hillman, Alaska Public Media | September 9, 2018 12:07 am

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Organizations step up to address growing homeless and poverty needs around Homer

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

Gardentalk – How to check for fruit ripeness

Gardentalk – It’s sugar time for veggies

Bethel man ordered to appear in court for advertising moose meat on Facebook

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

When Sitka’s public assistance office closed, pantries shouldered need

How little organizations make a big difference through collaboration

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