An elementary school on Douglas started a school garden in 2022 as part of a federal watershed and ocean conservation program.
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A gardener’s plan to plant half a million carrots is growing Kodiak’s local food movement
Dave Jackson is Kodiak’s carrot kingpin.
Gardentalk – Banish and bury those dandelions and buttercups
Remove their flowers, roots and runners to prevent their spread. A layer of cardboard also serves as a mulch that will kill the plants within a year or two.
Gardentalk – Pruning and frost protection
Master gardener Ed Buyarski has some tips for pruning branches for shaping, removing old growth and deadwood, and encouraging airflow within shrubs and trees.