Mar 5-6, 2010
745-6772 | Alaska Master Gardener Conference - "Back to our Roots"
Hosted by the Mat-Su Master Gardeners, there will be 2 full days of gardening classes. The keynote speaker is Marianne Krasny of Cornell University speaking on community gardening, urban restoration, community forestry and other topics to get "back to our roots". Lunch and snacks are included with your registration.
link to website: Mat-Su Master Gardeners
Conference to be held at Grandview Inn, 2900 Parks Highway, Wasilla |
Mar 7, 2010
2:00 pm
694-2108 | "Composting with Worms"
Naturalist ute Olsson will give pointers for getting started on making your own worm bin for composting kitchen scraps. Bring a container if you would like some starter red wriggler worms. Free program, $5 parking for non-members.
link to website: Eagle River Nature Center
To be held at Eagle River Nature Center, Mile 12 Eagle River Road, Eagle River |
Mar 11, 2010
10:00 am
243-1961 | Wildflower Garden Club Meeting - "Pruning Apple Trees"
Dan Elliott (All About Apples) has been successfully growing apples in the Mat-Su Valley for many years. He will be discussing the Do's and Don'ts of pruning apple trees.
link to website: Wildflower Garden Club
Meeting held at Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova Street (15th and Cordova), Anchorage |
Mar 16-19, 2010
474-1530 | SARE Conference (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education)
Featured speaker is Chris Blanchard of Rock Spring Farm in Iowa. Chris grows certified organic vegetables and herbs. Stay tuned for more conference details.
Contact Michele Hebert mahebert@alaska.edu for more information
Conference to be held at Princess Lodge, Fairbanks |
Mar 19 - Apr 16, 2010
5 Friday nights (6:00 - 8:30 pm) and 1 Saturday field trip
745-9774 or 745-9746 | Organic Gardening
This is a one credit course offered through Mat-Su College, taught by Ellen Vande Visse of Good Earth Garden School. Students should be prepared to purchase approximately $15 worth of gardening supplies. Introduces organic methods and materials for ecological agriculture covering soil management, crop rotations, weed control, pest management, garden planning, planting, harvesting, storage and more. Registration required, contact the Mat-Su College for registration details.
Classes held at Mat-Su College, Mile 2 Trunk Road, Palmer |
Mar 20, 2010
noon - 5:00 pm
745-1450 | "Seed Swap & Garden Talks in Palmer"
Sponsored by The Garden Gate & The Red Beet Bistro.
To be held at the Dahlia Street Market Building, 320 E. Dahlia Avenue, Palmer |
Mar 26-27, 2010
770-3692 | Alaska Botanical Garden Spring Garden Conference - "Biodiversity in the Backyard"
Featuring keynote speaker Toby Hememway, author of "Gaia's Garden" and several Alaskan gardening experts including Verna Pratt, Jeff Lowenfels, Dr. Patricia Holloway, Julie Riley, Mel Monsen and many more! ABG annual meeting is Friday night, conference speakers on Saturday. Limited seating, RSVP requested.
link to website: Alaska Botanical Garden |
Apr 3, 2010
| Spring Garden Day
Garden clubs and organizations host this annual refreshing event at the Sears Mall to kick off the coming gardening season. Free.
Sears Mall, 600 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage |
Apr 8, 2010
10:00 am
243-1961 | Wildflower Garden Club Meeting - "Hardy Roses for Anchorage"
Debbie Hinchey will discuss rose species and hybrids appropriate for our climate and offer tips on planting and care. She'll relate specific needs for these varieties and where to find them locally for purchase.
link to website: Wildflower Garden Club
Meeting held at Central Lutheran Church, 1420 Cordova Street (15th and Cordova), Anchorage |
Apr 17, 2010
892-8119 | North Root Big Lake Gardeners Spring Symposium
Save the date, details coming soon. |
June 5, 2010
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
243-1961 | Wildflower Garden Club - "Annual Plant Sale"
This annual event features plants grown by experienced Club members. Winter-hardy perennials, wildflowers, Native Alaskan plants, hardy roses, trees, shrubs, herbs and other specialty plants will be available.
link to website: Wildflower Garden Club
Plant Sale held at 7435 Old Harbor Road, Anchorage |
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