Garden Talk
Gardening tips and information from KTOO in Juneau. Tune in Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. on Juneau Afternoon.
Gardentalk – How to check for fruit ripeness
Softness, taste and sometimes color are the best ways to check the ripeness of kiwi, apples, pears and tomatoes.
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Gardentalk – It’s sugar time for veggies
Cool, dry weather will actually boost the sugar content of plants, especially root vegetables.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gardentalk – How to collect your own flower and vegetable seeds
Master Gardener Ed Buyarski describes how to create your own seed bank or collecting seeds for your own use.
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Gardentalk – Great Alaska Slug Hunt: Fight back against invading mollusks
A clean yard and garden can stem a slug onslaught. If that doesn't work, then effective extermination methods include slug bait, salt, an ammonia solution, beer traps, or simply a pair of bricks.
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Gardentalk – When home improvement projects require emergency tree and shrub care
Master Gardener Ed Buyarski has some tips for homeowners who are trying to preserve their trees and shrubs while major home improvement projects are underway. Also, the annual Harvest Fair and Farmer's Market is Saturday, August 16 at the Juneau Community Garden.
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Gardentalk – Thyme for a deep chive featuring sage advice; homegrown herbs are a big dill for cooks
Fresh, homegrown herbs like sage, rosemary, thyme, cilantro, chives, dill, basil, tarragon and oregano can really add that extra pop to any dish. Some herbs best retain their flavor and aroma depending on whether they are frozen or dried.
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Gardentalk – When too much moisture is a bad thing
Master gardener Ed Buyarski says ripe cherries will crack and split if they are not picked before the next rainfall. Garlic bulbs will develop a fungus and thin skins if they are overwatered.
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