Growing a cut flower garden
By Heidi Rader A slew of research and attention has been given to peonies in recent years, but research on…
Jump-start your garden season with easy-to-grow herbs
By Adrian Kohrt Winters in Fairbanks are long. When the leaves are blooming down south, we look out our windows…
A great irrigation method for agriculture and horticulture in Alaska
By Dario J. Canelon Irrigation is a common agricultural/horticultural practice that uses a number of methods to add water to…
Increasing your housing security in insecure times
By Art Nash, Energy Specialist This month, The Associated Press released a poll that found concerns over personal finances —…
Developing, and keeping, good habits in 2022
By Reina Hasting For many of us, the new year comes with a list of resolutions. According to the market…
Tips for mindful eating over the holidays
By Adrian Kohrt As the holidays approach, we are busy buying presents, decorating, baking and going to parties. All these…
Iron bacteria can cause household problems
By Art Nash, Energy Specialist If you have a well for your water supply, you may have seen a change…
How to deal with prolonged power outages
By Art Nash, Energy Specialist With recent stories on news media outlets about the high cost of energy both in…
The importance of family and community
By Marla Lowder We are coming into one of my favorite times of year. I have always loved Thanksgiving and…
Stay safe from cyberattakcks
By Reina Hasting October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. In 2020, reported cyberattacks increased sharply, likely due to human error, according…
Let’s make spooky Halloween snacks
By Adrian Kohrt With the arrival of October, the Halloween festivities have come rushing in. What better way to celebrate…
Sauerkraut makes good use of the last of your cabbage
By Leslie Shallcross By the fourth week of September, you have almost certainly harvested most of your garden’s offerings —…