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Our YouTube channel is filling up with tips, tricks, and advice on gardening, homesteading, Alaska living, farm tours, and whatever else we find to talk about.
Sometimes we also get to visit others around the state who are incredibly wise and inspirational!
Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat. In our mad rush for progress and modern improvements, let's be sure we take along with us all the old-fashioned things worthwhile.
- Laura Ingalls Wilder
COMMON GROUND ALASKA PODCAST
If you'd rather listen than read or watch a video, we've got you covered! Our podcast includes how-tos for gardening, homesteading, and Alaska living.
Also included are some fantastic interviews from wise and wonderful Alaskans who are thriving in this lifestyle.
“We have neglected the truth that a good farmer is a craftsman of the highest order, a kind of artist.”
- Wendell Berry
Articles
Check out our latest articles to stay in the loop.
Is The Sale of Raw Milk Really Being Legalized in Alaska?
By Tandy Hogate |
It’s been a hot topic lately in the farming and homesteading Facebook groups and even across dinner tables lately. IS…
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WEEDS IN YOUR GARDEN SOIL? That’s a GOOD thing!
By Tandy Hogate |
Every year I see posts asking the same thing over and over. “Who sells garden soil without weeds?” I thought…
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FREE Alaska Seed Starting Timeline Guide
By Tandy Hogate |
We made it ((almost))! We’re at the time of year when it’s time to get started planting the seeds for…
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LIMITED TIME NEW PLANT PRESALE ALERT:
We have the opportunity to add BOYNE RASPBERRIES to the plant presale order, so of course, we jumped on it! These raspberries are so sweet, big, and Alaska-hardy! You're going to LOVE them!
Each bunch is $25 and contains FIVE bare-root raspberry plants. These are a staple for any backyard, garden, or homestead!
Presale ends on April 1. Plant pick-up will be at the farm in Big Lake in mid-May. You'll get an email with pickup instructions in April. ... See MoreSee Less
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BOYNE RASPBERRY PLANT PRESALE - SPRING 2023 - Common Ground Alaska
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Reserve your Boyne Raspberry plants for spring before they are all gone! We are taking preorders for raspberries from now until April 1 only. $25 for FIVE bare-root plants Order now and we'll have the...Comment on Facebook
These look great! When I clicked the link it said the strawberries are out of stock. Do you know if you’ll be getting more in for the pre-sale?
Can these be shipped to Dillingham? How long will it take to have berries produce?
Do you have red currant plants?
Laresa Ambrose
Zak Scherer
Any other plants to preorder or just available to buy?
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What a fun time I had interviewing Lisa Kristy about vermiculture (worm farming) in Alaska. You can watch the interview here: youtu.be/yzvb2qz2iu8
Once I was done with the interview, she invited Abbi to dig around in the little worm nursery she had brought along with her.
She ended up offering Abbi the worms she brought so she was showing her how to care of them.
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New Show Drop: Creative Composting - check it out!
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I have tickets available for sale dm me if you're interested.
Have you gotten your copy of our ebook Arctic Harvest, A Simplified Guide to Successful Alaska Gardening?
The growing guides cover many Alaska-friendly veggies like beets, potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, peas, peppers, and so much more! Also included are recipes, planting tips, and overall, general gardening hacks specific to Alaska.
commongroundalaska.com/product/arctic-harvest-ebook-a-simplified-guide-to-successful-alaska-garde...
When you order, you'll get two versions of the book. The first is the full-color version and the pared-down black-and-white version for easy printing.
Here's an excerpt of our story:
"He had a family, a busy life, and a tight budget. But he also had grit and determination.
So one day, he started clearing a field. Just a small area. He chopped trees, tilled ground, hauled manure, and wore through several pairs of leather gloves, but before long, he had a cleared area with rich, soft dirt.
His plan was to just plant enough for the family. Some greens, cucumbers, and tomatoes.
But when you are a farmer, and you haven’t had your hands in the dirt in a while, you tend to go a bit overboard.
He planted.
And he tilled more rows.
And he planted.
And he built a high tunnel.
And he planted.
And the plants grew.
And the plants produced.
And soon, the produce was too abundant for one family!"
Grab your copy of the book today!
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EEP! This is one of the most exciting things we've planned in a long time! Calling all gardeners, homesteaders, and folks interested in sustainable living in Alaska - you're invited!
Bring a dish to share and some plants to sell (or bring your wallet if you need some plants) it's going to be a GREAT time!
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SUSTAINABLE ALASKA SPRING SOCIAL - Common Ground Alaska
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It's time for the FIRST ANNUAL SUSTAINABLE ALASKA SPRING SOCIAL brought to you by Common Ground Alaska! Friday, May 5th at the Big Lake Lions Club from 6-8 PM We are SO very excited to invite you all ...Comment on Facebook
Loving this gardening class! We are learning about each plant from seed to harvest and so many little tidbits!
Zones, companion planting, schedules, so much info!
Oh! And we are sold on kohlrabi! Will be planting some for sure!
Attendees got seeds from Foundroot and Seeds and Soil Farm, Palmer, AK. Triffawna Witt from Alaska Traditional Preservation is an incredible teacher! ... See MoreSee Less
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This was a great class today, I learned a lot! Thank you!