Smart Moves for Alaska Winter Prep.
Is it time to panic? No, but it’s time to get smart. Alaskans know how to prepare for winter. Whether it’s ensuring your family has food, firewood, and water or helping neighbors in need, planning now will give you peace of mind. Let’s focus on how to stay ready for winter while being a resource to our community.
8 modern food myths I wish I knew sooner. Plus, Last week was full of community, fun, and learning at the farm! From our final apple picking of the season to making homemade apple cider, vinegar, and herb-based thieves vinegar, we celebrated with our neighbors. We also busted some modern food myths, tackling common misconceptions about milk, grains, bone broth, and fats, sharing insights that could change your daily habits.
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Alaska U-Pick season reflections, a bittersweet cantaloupe farewell, and excitement for a new indoor orchard. Plus, tips for planting garlic (don’t forget the garlic!) and a reminder to find common ground in a divided world.
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Here we are at the end of another week, busy with food preservation and embracing imperfection. I’m experimenting with Ezekiel bread and sharing a story about launching our academy. It’s been a journey of trial, error, and embracing the learning process. From canning to freezing and fermenting, there’s always something new to try, and no attempt has to be perfect—just keep going!
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MY FAVORITE WAY TO PRESERVE: CARROTS Oh how I love fresh carrots – they are so crunchy and sweet! Carrots are one of my favorite foods of all time –…
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You know the song “It’s the most wonderful time of the year?” Imagine if it went like this: It’s the MOST wonderful time of the year There’ll be much weeding…
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It’s APRIL! The days are getting so long and it’s finally starting to warm up! Yesterday we got 4″ of snow at the farm but I expect that will all…
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It’s finally March which means that soon our days will be longer than the lower 48 and our temps are starting to climb! There’s finally warmth in the sun and…
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It’s time to start planning your 2024 Alaska Vegetable Garden! It’s that time! When we dream of spring by burying our noses in gardening catalogs. It always gives me hope…
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Summer is taking its own sweet time warming up this year – making gardening in Alaska feel a bit unsure! It’s taking long enough that I’m starting to wonder if…
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