Upcoming Events and Programs
Monthly Club Programs:
Join us at our upcoming garden club program!
Our programs feature a diverse lineup of speakers, including local experts and esteemed guests from Alaska, the Lower 48, Canada, and the UK. They will share valuable insights on gardening techniques, sustainable practices, plant care, and landscaping.
Experience an enriching event filled with engaging presentations, where you can enjoy networking with fellow gardening enthusiasts. Attendees will have the chance to win exciting door prizes and participate in interactive Q&A sessions, making it a perfect opportunity to expand your gardening knowledge and connect with others who share your passion.
Everyone is welcome to attend—no membership required, and feel free to bring a friend! If you can’t join us live, presentations will be available on our Garden Resources page.
Dates: Third Saturday of Each Month, September through April
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Kenai Peninsula College, 156 College Rd, Soldotna, Alaska 99669 (map) Entrance is near the moose sculptures.
Michael Hicks - Grandpa Poo
Date & Time: April 19, 2025, 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: Kenai Peninsula College
We are excited to invite you to an informative and engaging presentation by Michael Hicks, owner of Grandpa's Worm Castings, based in Kasilof, Alaska. Michael Hicks will share his nearly two decades of experience in refining the process of producing worm castings, a highly valued organic fertilizer. The presentation will cover the benefits of using worm castings, the production process, and how this sustainable practice contributes to environmental health. This presentation is ideal for gardeners, farmers, environmental enthusiasts, and anyone interested in sustainable practices. You will gain valuable insights into an innovative method of organic fertilizer production and have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals. This presentation is ideal for gardeners, farmers, environmental enthusiasts, and anyone interested in sustainable practices. You will gain valuable insights into an innovative method of organic fertilizer production and have the opportunity to network with like-minded individuals.
2025 Soil Amendments Fundraiser:
THE ORDERING PERIOD FOR THIS FUNDRAISER IS PLANNED for MAY 2025. This is going to be our major fund raising event so please support the CPGC. We are again working with Kenai Feed.
The order date will be announced so once the materials are finalized. Stay tuned for more information.
CPGC Plant Sale at the Kenai Peninsula College Parking Lot:
Our Plant Sale Fundraiser is taking root! Mark your calendars for June 7th. Thank you to those already potting starters. There is still plenty of time to start many plants from seed. Seed packets are available at Soldotna Seed Library, stop by The Goods to get 10 free packets of seeds that do well locally.
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!