Cool, dry weather will actually boost the sugar content of plants, especially root vegetables.
Food
Bethel man ordered to appear in court for advertising moose meat on Facebook
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.
Gardentalk – Gotta get that garlic growing in the ground
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.
Gardentalk – How to treat your freshly harvested potatoes with TLC
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.
Gardentalk – How to protect your veggies from the coming frost
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.
When Sitka’s public assistance office closed, pantries shouldered need
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.
How little organizations make a big difference through collaboration
Solving community problems can be hard, unless you tap into the power of collaboration. This is how Chickaloon does it.
More than a guilty pleasure, online shopping a savings strategy in Sitka
There’s no data about the scale of Sitka’s online shopping, but a few visible signs. FedEx now operates four trucks and UPS three. The U.S. Post Office has seen the number of parcels, especially from Amazon, balloon.
Produce company celebrates 40 years of bringing produce to Southeast
For the past forty years, Dave Kensinger and his wife Mona Christian have been running Chelan Produce Co., bringing fruits and vegetables to Petersburg and Sitka. It all began with an apple.
Kodiak farm bears fruit, residents hope to keep it going
Nuniaq Farm sells locally grown produce. The federal grant that has funded the project runs out soon but Old Harbor hopes to keep the farm going with volunteers.