Embedded Files
Coming this Saturday...
Welcome to the Central Peninsula Gardening Club!
We're thrilled to have you join us on this green-thumbed adventure here in Alaska! Our club is a vibrant community of gardeners, from beginners to seasoned pros, who share a passion for cultivating beautiful gardens, growing fresh produce, and connecting with the land. Our club is dedicated to fostering a love of gardening in all corners of Alaska.
Explore Our Homepage
We’ve packed our website with exciting activities and opportunities to get involved! From our garden tours and workshops to seasonal planting events and plant sales, there’s always something happening in our gardening community. We are now having a Soil Amendment Fundraiser in which Kenai Feed has agreed to share some of their profits with the CPGC (during May and June). Scroll down to see all the fun things and resources we’ve lined up for you!
Don't miss our club plant sale on June 7th at 10 AM at the Alaska Christian College (ACC) Parking lot! (map)
Community Support Across the Peninsula
We believe in supporting all of our gardening club friends, no matter where you’re located. Whether you’re in Homer, Anchorage, or any part of the Kenai Peninsula, our club is here to help you grow your gardening skills and share in the joy of gardening. That's also why each year we give away 10% of our budget via mini-grants. Be sure to check out our CPGC programs and Community Events page for upcoming gatherings, meet-ups, and workshops that bring together green thumbs from all over our beautiful region.
Thank you for being a part of our growing community. Consider entering our Gardening Contest! We can’t wait to see what you’ll grow next!
Happy Gardening! 🌱🌸
Mitzie Long, President (email)
Our plant sale is this Saturday June 7th from 10 AM until about 11 AM until we sell out!
People can bring donated potted items to the sale between 6 PM and 7 PM on Friday night (6/6) and Saturday morning from 8 AM to 9 AM. The new location is the Alaska Christian College (ACC) Parking lot. (map)
Plants should be labelled so we know what they are. We also would like tomatoes to be labelled as determinate or indeterminate to further help shoppers select the type of plant they want. If you have any questions, please email Mike Hassemer. Thank you all for supporting your local garden club and we hope to see you there!
2025 CPGC Soil Amendments Fundraiser:
The ordering window at Kenai Feed for our fundraiser is May and June!
This is our biggest fundraising event of the year, and your support means everything to the CPGC. Please consider gathering your soil amendments in May and mention this fundraiser to Kenai Feed when purchasing.
A heartfelt thank you to Sarah and Rupert at Kenai Feed for their continued support over the years!
Kenai Feed (907) 283-1929
The Alaska Farmers Market Association supports and promotes vibrant and sustainable farmers markets throughout Alaska. Buying local produce and goods supports a stronger community, secures a sustainable food system for our future, and provides nutritious and delicious food to be enjoyed year-round.
AFMA was launched in 2009. Their purpose is to gather critical information for shoppers, markets, CSAs, and vendors to build partnerships, promote opportunities and create resources for our stakeholders. They specialize in local food promotion, grant and funding assistance, developing resources, hosting events, training, and more!
CPGC is having an exciting GARDENING COMPETITION! 🌱🌿 (Download Flyer)
OPEN TO ALL CURRENT 2025 CPGC MEMBERS...
THREE GARDEN CATEGORIES:
Flowers – show off floral varieties, vibrant blooms, color combinations, overall design 🌺🌻🌼
Vegetables – highlight your hard work with huge veggies, perfectly shaped carrots, quality, size and visual appeal. 🥕🌽🥦🍆
Recycled/Upcycled Materials – promote sustainability by turning old items into beautiful and functional elements in your garden. ♻️ 🔄 📦
TIPS FOR WINNING:
o Careful selection of plants – choose plants that are healthy, vibrant, and free from any visible pests or diseases.
o Attention to detail – pay attention to your garden display, cleanliness of containers or beds to overall design and presentation.
o Creativity and originality – stand out from the competition! Consider a themed garden or unconventional plant pairings.
Applications to compete in the competition are due by July 12, 2025.
Sign up on a schedule for a 3-hour window where club members can visit your garden.
Visitors will be voting on the winners in each category.👭 👨👩👧👦
🏆 🥇 Final judging for entries is on August 1, 2025. 👏 🏅
Our online Merch Store has shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, aprons, tote bags, hats, coffee mugs, and water bottles. And ...the good news is that shirts will be available in both the current CPGC logo and the older CPGC logo.
Check out the variety of Alaska ZOOM gardening meetings and programs available on our Community Events Page. Browse through the online gardening events that we have assembled for you and register for one today!
Exciting news!
You can now support our Alaska garden club and help our community thrive. Every donation, big or small, nurtures our mission and helps us grow. Join us in making a difference—donate today! 🌱🌻
CPGC would like to feature ’The UpBeet Gardener’ video series which features Kodiak host Marion Owens, coach, blogger, and best-selling author. Click to watch on YouTube. She's been featured on PBS and now you can see her too!
CPGC would like to feature ’The UpBeet Gardener’ video series which features Kodiak host Marion Owens, coach, blogger, and best-selling author. Click to watch on YouTube. She's been featured on PBS and now you can see her too!
CPGC highly endorses listening to "Growing a Greener Kenai" on NPR radio station KDLL 91.9 FM. Its hosted by Larry Opperman, master gardener and former CPGC board member. Tune in 11 AM to noon the first and third Saturdays of the months April to September. Larry always does a great job and speaks about timely gardening topics for the Kenai Peninsula!
2025 Summer Garden Tours Are Now Being Planned
We extend a heartfelt thank you to all the hosts who opened their gardens to us in 2024. Your hospitality and willingness to share your expertise, along with the unique challenges of gardening in Alaska, made last season's tours both educational and inspiring.
We invite everyone to check out the photos from the garden tours on our Past Events page.
If you would like to showcase your garden or you have a request, please contact Marian Owen. We look forward to more incredible gardens tours this summer in 2025. Emails will be sent to CPGC members as soon as the garden tours are finalized. Stay Tuned!
© 2025 Central Peninsula Garden Club PO Box 2825 Soldotna, AK 99669
Page updated
Report abuse