Alaska Master Gardener Important Links
- https://www.uaf.edu/ces/
- https://www.uaf.edu/ces/garden/mastergardeners/
- https://www.youtube.com/user/UAFExtension
Instructors
- Darren Snyder, Juneau
- Casey Matney, Kenei Peninsula
1. Introduction & Botany Basics, 251202
2. Plant Growth & Development, 251204
3. Alaska Soils and Fertilizers, 251209
4. Composting & Water Quality, 251211
5. Growing Cool Season Plants, 251216
6. Greenhouses, High Tunnels & More, 251218
7. Flowers, Annual & Perennial, 260103
8. Orchards Growing Fruit Outside vs. Inside, 260113
- https://alaska.zoom.us/rec/share/e-UJy6B2gIaEIS3to_G4K3Ay3leD5e1hGc536S3AMOu-WdDuh_v0XZRG7NoRle0D.kNdboxQUBGKoQus-
- Rob Biship, Alaska Apple Farms, Hoonah, Alaska
- says we should focus on disease resistance, suggests a number of varieties
- 6-8 best: Williams Pride (at least 2-3), Pristine (1-2), Lubbisk (sunnier area), Wolf River (late season?)
- Doggo and Trailman crabapple
- Masterson’s Alaska Fruit Trees site
- Chilcat Valley Orchard project
9. Evergreen Trees and Shrubs, Ed Biersky, 260115
10. Berries and Fruit, 260120 [rewatch taking notes]
- https://alaska.zoom.us/rec/share/gVg_mdTO86tDooqvMb5ypXtOW_yfCeD6X0MkQ5uf3PXvsKzJjsMPVLUL2lPOg2s.MWPofqRUxIKqAvC
- Ed Biersky, Ed’s Edible Landscapes
11. Pruning & Plant Propagation, Ed Biersky, 260122
- https://alaska.zoom.us/rec/share/5-lswM0ozf_l6XxHaPZ5eSlWNpS9cR2ncyHIC2uXVXMtTKseL6KsPr0LOre3ajza.gPfWoFxR1cnUYk1u
- Springtime pruning stimulates growth. Summer takes nutrients away and slows it.
- Rule of thumb not to prune more than 1/4 to 1/3 of tree. Except some species.
- Maples and Birch best not to trim when sap is running.
12. Garden Design, Brenda Adams, 260127
13. House Plants, Julie Adams, 260129
14. Vertebrates and Slugs, 260203
- https://alaska.zoom.us/rec/share/OdRFNF6qPGkEdfOOIAYGVWp827p9gwXaMyHsFO_Tpx90aVRrde46FRj4inT1gVJP.N7hJOG-3Xjw6Q7tj
- Joey Slowick, Palmer Cooperative Extension, Entemologist, teaches from the book, probably wrote it.
15. Insects, February 5
- https://alaska.zoom.us/rec/share/srBg8sOXK66EU-RjVO-dxeU4a2-exSmAHZ9FsPwuX-i_Tnd0gcWgT3Xu8WSyWIV3.IGoAMsVtOrTX2nvf
- Alex Wenninger, Anchorage
16. Weeds and Invasive Plants, 260210
- https://alaska.zoom.us/rec/share/eB1OD6w8gyPiSYsp9wQTYCGPh-_4W2burgoOuAdcO6rBMB5eRueWArk0XcfrvEEI.TwLXAeuLZGGekxlM
- Gino Graziano with the Cooperative Extension Service out of the Anchorage office: “invasive plants and weed control strategies”
- Also works forest health and agricultural pests.
17. Plant Pathology/Disease, 260212
18. Pesticide Safety, Phil Kaspari, 260217
19. Lawn and Turf & Propagation for Large-Scale Vegetables, 260219
- https://alaska.zoom.us/rec/share/7GOAJR3B-kpPBGWLwVpeFPjNmm-IWpKnoWGW96KAwXGE_5_cLxjz5HjfNui2thQ.NTWtmJ-yniM-tnbn
- Joel Boss, Juneau
- Darren talks about lawn and turf.
- Mix #4 for his starts.