Download or read book The Alaska Gardener s Handbook written by Lenore Hedla and published by . This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lenore Hedla, the dean of Alaska gardeners and garden writers, has written a classic yet witty tome on making things grow in the 49th state. With tips from the best of amateurs to professionals, The Alaska Gardener's Handbook is a useful reference for newcomers and experienced Alaska gardeners alike. This is the fourth book on Alaska gardening for Lenore Hedla, a veteran of 40 years of agricultural experience and writing in the far north. Richly illustrated with more than 100 color photos.
Download or read book Sustainable Gardening written by University of Alaska Fairbanks. Cooperative Extension Service and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Alaskan Gardener s Handbook written by Lenore Hedla and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alaska Gardener s Handbook written by Huxley Hamza and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alaska has a varied climate, spanning from polar to subarctic, across its extensive territory. Numerous distinct climate zones, each with its own characteristics, comprise the territory. A synopsis follows: - Arctic Coastal Plain: Boasting an Arctic climate, this area is distinguished by its extended, frigid winters and brief, temperate summers. Temperatures can frequently fall below zero for the majority of the year. Although precipitation is scarce, snowfall occurs frequently. - Interior Alaska: Characterized by a subarctic climate, this region experiences frigid winters and brief, mild summers. Winter months may experience temperatures well below zero, whereas summer months may see temperatures soar into the seventies and, on occasion, the eighties Fahrenheit. The region experiences significant temperature fluctuations throughout the year and receives little precipitation. - Southcentral Alaska: The Gulf of Alaska influences the maritime climate of this region. In comparison to other regions of the state, winters are comparatively temperate, with average temperatures remaining above zero. Although summers are cooler than those in the interior, temperatures between the 50s and 70s Fahrenheit can still be quite agreeable. Precipitation is notably heavier in coastal regions of Alaska when compared to other areas of the state. - Southeast Alaska: Located in close proximity to the Pacific Ocean and characterized by the presence of coastal mountains, this region is classified as the Inside Passage and experiences a temperate rainforest climate. Infrequently do temperatures fall below zero during the winter, whereas summers are cool and wet. Year-round precipitation contributes to the development of verdant vegetation and dense forests. - Aleutian Islands: The year-round moderate temperatures and maritime climate of these islands are a result of the North Pacific Ocean and the Aleutian Low Pressure system. Winters are characterized by temperate temperatures that seldom fall below freezing, whereas summers are foggy and chilly. Heavy precipitation is prevalent and occurs frequently on an annual basis. - Kodiak Island: Analogous to the Aleutian Islands, Kodiak Island maintains a temperate maritime climate throughout the year. Temperatures remain above freezing throughout the winter, whereas summers are cool and relatively damp. Particularly prevalent during the summer months is fog. The unique and dynamic environment of Alaska is a reflection of its varied geography and weather patterns, which are reflected in its climate zones.
Download or read book Alaska Gardening Guide Alaska vegetables for northern climates written by Ann D. Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you can garden well in Alaska, with its immense size and varied climates, you should be able to garden in any northern area, from Canada to Maine, from Norway to Northern Oregon. This is a hands-on, how-to book which reveals the secrets of generations of experts in cold climate gardening. It provides Alaskans (whether cheechako or sourdough) with the special knowledge they need to succeed in their state, and other northern gardeners the techniques that will help them meet their own unique growing challenges, no matter where they live and garden. The book is arranged in three parts; a section on planting basics for the beginning gardener, a more in-depth section dealing with specific problems encountered in the various areas in Alaska (like cold soil, premature bolting to seed, or heavy precipitation), and a final section packed full of techniques and tips for raising particular vegetables.
Download or read book Alaska Homesteader s Handbook written by Tricia Brown and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Alaska Homesteader’s Handbook is a remarkable compilation of practical information for living in one of the most impractical and inhostpitable landscapes in the United States. More than forty pioneer types ranging from their mid-nineties to mid-twenties describe their reasons for choosing to live their lives on Alaska and offer useful instructions and advice that made that life more livable. Whether it’s how to live among bears, build an outhouse, cross a river, or make birch syrup, each story gives readers a window to a life most will never know but many still dream about. Dozens of photographs and more than 100 line drawings illustrate the real-life experiences of Alaska settlers such as 1930s New Deal colonists, demobilized military who stayed after World War II, dream seekers from the ’60s and ’70s, and myriad others who staked their claim in Alaska.
Download or read book There s a Moose in My Garden written by Brenda C. Adams and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you do when a young moose calf wants to dine on your freshly planted Lady's Mantle for lunch? What plants can handle a summer of nearly endless sun? How do you harness the wild beauty of the north for your own backyard? There's a Moose in My Garden is the first book to tackle these questions and more with practical, user-friendly advice from an award-winning gardener. Adams provides helpful tips for Far Northern gardeners on how to design and implement successful landscape environments. The book outlines the entire planning and planting process, covering such aspects as handling low-angled sun, soft light, expansive vistas, and a cool climate.
Download or read book Alaska s Sustainable Gardening Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Old Farmer s Almanac Vegetable Gardener s Handbook written by Old Farmer's Almanac and published by Old Farmer's Almanac. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grow the best vegetable garden ever with timeless, tried-and-true methods and advice from The Old Farmer's Almanac! Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener's Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants--and growers--thrive. -Step-by-step advice for success with more than 30 vegetables -Space for recording your observations and experiences -Delicious recipes -Ways to preserve your harvest -And much more!
Download or read book Alaska s Wild Plants written by Janice Schofield Eaton and published by Alaska Northwest Books. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An authoritative guide book to more than 70 of Alaska's most common wild edible plants. Tuck this guide into a backpack, glove compartment, or pocket and use its color photographs and habitat and plant descriptions to help you discover the bounty of the land and its plants around you. The authoritative gathering instructions ensure a healthful harvest. Learn about each plant's nutritional content, and medicinal and culinary uses. Also included are recipes for fresh salads, unusual appetizers, delicious soups, breads and more. The author is an authority on the wild plants of North America and Alaska.
Download or read book Northwest Gardener s Handbook written by Pat Munts and published by Cool Springs Press. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide to select, plan, plant, maintain, and problem-solve for gardeners living in the Northwest (including Oregon, Washington, northern California and British Columbia). The Northwest Gardener's Handbook is filled with all the need-to-know information to make your Northwestern garden a success. This book is the when-to, how-to, and what-to of gardening for the more experienced gardener. "When to" information assists gardeners with the proper care and timing for everything from planting to watering. "How to" gives you the best methods needed for your garden. "What-to" covers the climate and topography of the region and the best way to manage and choose annuals, perennials, bulbs, edibles, groundcover, roses, shrubs, trees, vines, native plants and many more types of plants and situations. A section devoted to water-wise gardening offers insight into a key component of every garden which is especially in this region. Save water, money and time with Pat's tips! Gorgeous, full-color photographs provide at-a-glance information on the best plants to use in any situation. Create the best garden possible, using information designed for your specific needs. Whether you're designing a garden from scratch or maintaining one that you've had for years, this is the book for you!
Download or read book Alaska s Wild Plants Revised Edition written by Janice J. Schofield and published by Graphic Arts Books. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With bright color photographs and completely up-to-date information, this authoritative guidebook introduces adventurers and harvesters to more than 80 of Alaska's most common wild edible plants. Alaska’s Wild Plants is the perfect guide to tuck in your backpack as you explore Alaska’s lands. Now reorganized to be more user friendly with a new introduction to foraging, this informative book will help you discover the bounty of the land and its plants around you. Understand basic principles to foraging and easy plant preparations. Learn about each plant's nutritional content, and medicinal and culinary uses. Discover the habitats where the plant can be found and how to harvest it correctly. Identify the plant’s physical characteristics with an accompanying color photograph. Find more expert sources to continue your plant education. For explorers, foragers, harvesters, or just the casually interested, this book will help readers recognize Alaska’s most common edible plants, including chickweed, high bush cranberry, crowberry, sweet gale, and more.
Download or read book Vegetable Gardening in Alaska No 7 written by C C (Charles Christian) Georgeson and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to grow your own vegetables in the challenging climate of Alaska with this essential guide to vegetable gardening. Written by C. C. Georgeson, a leading expert in Alaskan horticulture, this book offers practical advice and tips on everything from soil preparation to seed selection, making it an indispensable resource for gardeners across the state. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Cold Climate Gardening and Root Cellaring in Alaska written by Shann C. Weston and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teaming with Microbes written by Jeff Lowenfels and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2006 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lowenfels and Lewis describe the activities of the organisms that make up the soil food web and explain how to foster and cultivate the life of the soil. The straightforward text is accessible to a wide audience of gardeners who want to grow healthy, vigorous plants without resorting to chemicals.
Download or read book Teaming with Nutrients written by Jeff Lowenfels and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A 2014 Garden Writers Association Media Award Winner Just as he demystified the soil food web in his ground-breaking book Teaming with Microbes, in this new work Jeff Lowenfels explains the basics of plant nutrition from an organic gardener’s perspective. Most gardeners realize that plants need to be fed but know little or nothing about the nature of the nutrients and the mechanisms involved. In his trademark down-to-earth, style, Lowenfels explains the role of both macronutrients and micronutrients and shows gardeners how to provide these essentials through organic, easy-to-follow techniques. Along the way, Lowenfels gives the reader easy-to-grasp lessons in the biology, chemistry, and botany needed to understand how nutrients get into the plant and what they do once they’re inside.
Download or read book Teaming with Fungi written by Jeff Lowenfels and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2017-01-11 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Teaming with Microbes and Teaming with Nutrients Teaming with Fungi is an important guide to mycorrhizae and the role they play in agriculture, horticulture, and hydroponics. Almost every plant in a garden forms a relationship with fungi, and many plants would not exist without their fungal partners. By better understanding this relationship, gardeners can take advantage of the benefits of fungi, which include an increased uptake in nutrients, resistance to drought, earlier fruiting, and more. Learn how the fungi interact with plants and how to best to employ them in your home garden.
