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Author: dgleaso4

I am a beginning to intermediate gardener, living in South Central Alaska, residing on ten acres of coastal land in Point Mackenzie with my family of five and numerous pets. My interests have been, until recently, focused on native plants. However, as a student of the Alaska Master Gardeners Course, I hope to expand my knowledge and diversify into the vast verities of plants available for cultivation.

Landscaping with Native Plants

July 3, 2016February 11, 2022 dgleaso4
Landscape Plants, Native Plants, Sustainable Landscapingbotany in Alaska, Collecting Native Plants, Growing flowers in Alaska, Landscaping in AlaskaLeave a comment

Mosquito Repellent Plants: Help or Hype?

June 25, 2016July 5, 2016 dgleaso4

Pest Control from a Different Angle

Herbs, Hints for Alaska Gardeners, Pests4 Comments

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