Garden Talk
Gardening tips and information from KTOO in Juneau. Tune in Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. on Juneau Afternoon.
Gardentalk – Electric Fences
In a continuation of a conversation with Master Garderner Ed Buyarski in his garden, he says an electric fence has proven effective in keeping bears out of his compost, garden, and trash.
Read More »Gardentalk – Weeds
Jim Douglas of the Cooperative Extension Service goes on location to Twin Lakes to check out some of the most invasive weeds infesting Juneau and describes what homeowners can do about them.
Read More »Gardentalk – Seaweed
In this conversation with Master Gardener Ed Buyarski, he explains how natural fertilizers such as crush shells, spawned out salmon, and washed up seaweed can be used in a garden.
Read More »Gardentalk – Creative Weeding
Looking for some help in keeping your weeds under control? Master Gardener Ed Buyarski suggests corn gluten, a controlled flame, and a layer of sand mulch as some alternative techniques.
Read More »Gardentalk – Infestations
Some tips and ideas for combatting the various diseases and bugs floating around Juneau’s lawns and gardens.
Read More »Gardentalk – Watering
Master Gardener Ed Buyarski has a tips for keeping your lawn and gardening healthy and moist, even with the current wet summer here in Southeast Alaska.
Read More »Gardentalk – Spraying
Jim Douglas of the Cooperative Extension Service has some tips this week for the safe and proper use of pesticides.
Read More »Gardentalk – Still planting
Jim Douglas of the Cooperative Extension Service tells us that it’s not too late to plant vegetables in your garden. He also warns us about the dreaded root maggot infestation that is now reaching its peak.
Read More »Gardentalk – Trees
Master gardnener Ed Buyarski has some ideas to ensure a successful planting of that new tree or large shrub.
Read More »Gardentalk – Deadwood
Jim Douglas of the Cooperative Extension Service advises homeowners to check your trees and vegetation before prematurely pruning off the dead branches.
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