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.
2025 Roundtable Event
Date & Time: March 15, 2025, Noon to 2:30 PM
Location: Kenai Peninsula College
You are cordially invited to the Central Peninsula Garden Club's Roundtable Event. Join us for an engaging afternoon of interactive Q&A sessions with local gardening experts, where you can expand your knowledge and share tips with fellow gardening enthusiasts. Come and go as your time permits!
Sprouting and Micro-greens - Ann Gravier and MaryAnn Dyke of the Soldotna Seed Library
Berry Plants and Vegetables - Bobbie Jackson of Jackson Gardens
Soil Blocking - Allan Baraniecki
Soil Testing - Michael Hassemer
Houseplants - Cathy Haas
Preserving the Harvest - Christopher Newgren
Vermicomposting - Rick Lanz
Winter Sowing - Brandy Nelson
And more!
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 Feeds.
The order date will be announced so once the materials are finalized. Stay tuned for more information.