Learn to pickle vegetables in hands-on workshop
July 25, 2024
Discover the ancient and delicious art of pickling in a two-hour, hands-on workshop in Anchorage.
Learn to can your fish catch in this hands-on workshop
July 22, 2024
Leif Albertson, University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service health, home and family development agent, will teach an in-person workshop on how to can your catch and fill your pantry with safe, shelf-stable and delicious fish.
Lectures, field days offer plethora of mushroom information
July 19, 2024
Mushroom enthusiasts will have several opportunities to learn more about Alaska’s fungi — and get their hands dirty — via lectures and field trips in August. Mycologist Gary Laursen will lead a three-day workshop in Delta Junction on Aug. 16-18 and another in Palmer on Aug. 30-Sept. 1.
Exhibit specialist offers tips for upcoming fair
July 16, 2024
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service has invited Kathy Liska, the fair's crop superintendent and a master gardener, to lead a free webinar on how to participate in the competitive exhibits at the Alaska State Fair, which runs Aug. 16-Sept. 2 in Palmer.
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Growing raspberries in Alaska: What you need to know
July 21, 2024
By Heidi Rader Most gardeners I know tend to be fairly haphazard with their raspberry patches, myself included. This laxity works because raspberries tend to spread on their own (much more than you might want in some cases) and come back year after year without too much effort. However, with some forethought to the soil, … Continue reading Growing raspberries in Alaska: What you need to know
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Media literacy is a vital skill in today’s misleading world
July 14, 2024
By Reina Hasting As it has been smoky in Fairbanks, I have been glancing more at social media on my smartphone. Seeing so much information being re-shared made me think of writing about media literacy. What is media literacy? According to the National Association for Media Literacy Education, media literacy is “the ability to access, … Continue reading Media literacy is a vital skill in today’s misleading world
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Radon isn’t just a winter concern
July 01, 2024
By Art Nash I recently spoke with someone who was helping build a house and wanted to know about testing for radon. In Alaska, hearing this question in June is unusual, as we usually think about testing for radon in the winter months. He lives in a state where many communities have a strong awareness … Continue reading Radon isn’t just a winter concern
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Container gardens are ideal for small spaces
June 16, 2024
By Adrian Korht Memorial Day has come and gone, so it is time to garden in Fairbanks. For those with yards, it is time to get the soil ready and plant seeds or buy seedlings. Many individuals have tiny or no yards, but anyone can garden. You can grow food on the patio, balcony or … Continue reading Container gardens are ideal for small spaces