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SUMMARY:GARDENING IN ALASKA
DESCRIPTION:Let’s face it\, gardening in Alaska has its challenges like cooler summers and soil\, long daylight hours\, and such a short growing season. Whether you’re just getting started\, you’re frustrated with your current garden situation\, or you just want to learn what more you can grow\, this class is going to be incredible! \nValley Master Gardener Carol Hepler has graciously agreed to teach this year’s gardening class – and I could not be more excited for us all! Carol is a WEALTH of knowledge. She has been gardening in Alaska for as long as I can remember and — here’s the kicker — I’ve NEVER asked her a question that she couldn’t answer either from experience or from her interactions with other people. \nHonestly\, Carol is one of the wisest and most productive gardeners I’ve ever met. We are so honored to have her come teach our class and answer all of our gardening questions. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced gardener\, you’ll learn from Carol. \nThe gardening class takes place on Saturday March 2 from 10 am – noon at Bear Booch at 3275 W Coghlan Cir in Wasilla. \nKombucha and Genesis Coffee Lab coffee will be available for purchase but you are welcome to bring your own drinks as well. Snacks will be provided. \nIn this interactive class we will discuss: \n\nThe challenges of gardening in Alaska (short seasons\, cool soil temps\, long daylight hours\, and microclimates)\nWhat grows well in Alaska (Variety\, variety\, variety!)\nTransplanting vs. direct sowing\nGrowing in Greenhouses vs. Outdoors\nPests\nSoil Amendments\nPLUS she will be avaiable to answer all of our questions.\n\nIf you’d like to know more about Carol\, here is her bio:\nGardening has been a lifelong happening for me. I grew up helping in the garden as a child in Northern Iowa. After getting married\, we moved around and experienced gardening in different climates: Southern Illinois\, North Carolina\, Georgia\, Bethel\, Alaska\, and finally\, the MatSu Valley\, where we have been for over 30 years. \nMy husband and I always striven to provide as much of our own homegrown food for our family of 6 children as possible. We wanted good food\, free of pesticides\, herbicides\, and chemicals. I have always enjoyed “putting food by” for the winter months. \nI enjoy entering crops in the Fair and putting together garden displays. I am also part of the Crops judging team at the Fair. \nMy husband and I spend many hours pouring over seed catalogs\, dreaming of next season. We grow all of our own bedding plants\, save seeds of many things and make up our own organic fertilizer. \nMy favorite thing to grow is probably pumpkins. I enjoy having enough pumpkins for my grandchildren to each pick one to carve as well as have them to eat. \nThis class is going to be amazing – be sure to get your tickets soon!
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/gardening-in-alaska/
LOCATION:Bear Booch\, 3275 W Coghlan Cir\, Wasilla\, AK\, 99654\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tandy Hogate of Common Ground Alaska":MAILTO:tandy@commongroundalaska.com
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SUMMARY:CANNING YOUR HARVEST - YEAR ROUND
DESCRIPTION:In my opinion\, canning is the best-kept secret for busy homesteaders. If you are growing your own food\, canning is a must-have skill for preservation. You can preserve fruits\, vegetables\, meat\, and even entire meals in a jar. Want to know another secret about canning? It’s much simpler than it seems\, it doesn’t have to be scary once you know what you’re doing\, and I think it’s the most FUN way to preserve our bounty! \nIn this canning class\, you will learn all aspects of canning including hot water bath\, pressure canning\, safety\, proper tools\, tips for simplicity and success\, and more! We will talk about canning everything from jams to veggies to broth to entire meals in a jar! If you’re just starting out or are wanting to dig deeper canning as a form of preserving your food\, this is a great class to take – we will talk about every aspect of canning so there is no room for fear or anxiety. Canning is SAFE and FUN! \nSaturday\, March 16 from 10 am – 12 pm at Bear Booch 3275 W Coghlan Cir in Wasilla. \nThe Homestead Alaska Canning Class will be taught by Tandy Hogate\, a lifelong food preservationist and serial canner. \nClass Agenda: \n\nSafety aspects like how to guard against botulism\, ensure your jars are properly processed and sealed\, and storage\nLearn to use a pressure canner\, hot water bath canner\, and steam juicer\nLearn diet modification tips to safely modify recipes for canning\, even with dietary restrictions\nLearn the difference between high and low-acid foods and how to properly preserve them all\nRecipes and canning instructions for many common Alaska fruits\, veggies\, and meats\nWhy and how to safely preserve pickled foods\nWhat to can and what NOT to can\nHow to create your own canning recipes\nHow to make the best\, tastiest\, most-nutritious “fast food” that will save you time\, nourish your family\, that everyone will love!\n\nAlso includes a printable recipe book with recipes and links for resources PLUS a couple of my favorite canning supplies that you get to take home!
URL:https://commongroundalaska.com/event/canning-your-harvest-year-round/
LOCATION:Bear Booch\, 3275 W Coghlan Cir\, Wasilla\, AK\, 99654\, United States
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