New gardening publications written by Jeffrey Smeenk (pictured at left), CES horticulture specialist and SNRAS assistant professor, and Tony Nakazawa, Extension economist, are now available.
Community Gardens in Alaska highlights the many benefits of community gardens in both urban and rural settings and offers basic information on how to plan and manage a community garden project including a list of supplemental resources.
Composting in Alaska explains the difference between hot and cold composting, how to build and manage a compost pile, and how to properly use feedstocks and bulking agents. It contains a variety of compost recipes, ideas for composting structures, a list of useful tools, and some FAQs.
Hoop Houses in Rural Alaska: Twenty Questions and Answers to Get You Started addresses common questions and gives information on the sizes and shapes of hoop houses, the cost of building and shipping, ease of construction, sunlight and heat requirements, and advice on what kind of production to expect.
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