Community Events
Community Events: Here, you'll find a curated selection of gardening-related events and educational opportunities tailored for gardening enthusiasts of all experience levels across Alaska. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our events are designed to expand your knowledge, connect you with fellow community members, and provide valuable resources to support your gardening journey. Explore upcoming events, grow your skills, and become part of our vibrant gardening community!
Alaskan Knowledge for Growing Food and Stewarding Land
February Classes
Feb 20, 2025, 6:00 PM: Vegetable Varieties for Alaska (virtual presenter; watch parties held in Homer and Seldovia. The Homer event is co-sponsored by the Southern Kenai Peninsula Farm Bureau; food will be provided)
Feb 27, 2025, 6:00 PM: Grower Spotlight - The Rustic Peony (held in-person in Ninilchik; Zoom watch party in Homer)
March Classes
Mar 6, 2025, 6:00 PM: The Great Mulch Study
Mar 13, 2025, 6:00 PM: Soil Microbiology (virtual presenter; watch party held in Homer)
Mar 20, 2025, 6:00 PM: Soil Health (in-person presentation in Seldovia; Zoom watch party will be held in Homer)
Mar 27, 2025, 6:00 PM: Soil Testing 101
April Classes
Apr 3, 2025, 6:00 PM: Herbicides 101
Apr 10, 2025, 6:00 PM: Managing Your Forest - Tools and topics to think about
In-person in Homer: KPC Kachemak Bay Campus, 533 E. Pioneer Ave, Homer, AK
Virtual attendance via Zoom: Click this registration link and livestream from anywhere in Alaska
Registrants will be emailed the Zoom recording for any talks they signed up for. The registration page has a menu with checkboxes (scrollable) to easily select any sessions you like. Registration is not necessary for in-person attendance (but is needed to get the Zoom link for remote participation). The sessions streaming out from Ninilchik and Seldovia will also have in-person gatherings at the Homer location.
2025 Soldotna Seed Library Home Gardening Workshop Series
Home Hydroponics: Kratky and Bucket Methods - Presenter: Ann Gravier
Saturday, February 22, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Movie Screening: "Seed, The Untold Story" (94 min) - Presenter: MaryAnn
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Planning Your Home Garden - Presenter: Saskia Esslinger
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Home Composting - Presenter: Kay Gardner
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where the Buffalo Roam Farm, 48850 Sterling Highway (MP 100, right side, heading south), Soldotna
Acknowledgments: The Soldotna Seed Library thanks its presenters, the Kenai Local Food Connection, The Goods Café & Grocery, and the Central Peninsula Garden Club for their support in bringing these workshops to the community.
Location: Classes are at The Goods, 45015 Kalifornsky Beach Rd, Soldotna unless otherwise stated.
Event by Trinity Greenhouse and Soldotna Library
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 235 N Binkley St, Soldotna, AK, 99669
REGISTER HERE: https://soldotna.libcal.com/event/13904184
All registered attendees will have a chance to win a $50 gift card donated by Trinity Greenhouse!
Join Trinity Greenhouse to learn the best practices for starting seeds and transplanting young plants! This comprehensive class will cover everything you need to know, including soil types, light, temperature, watering, seed preparation and storage, as well as the right timing and techniques for transplanting. We'll also dive into the essential process of hardening off—what it is, why it’s important, and how to do it effectively—and explore the benefits of garden journaling. See less
Plant Sale - Christ Lutheran Church
This is a fundraiser for our youth programming to go on adventures!
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 128 North Soldotna Ave, Soldotna, Alaska 99669
Save the date for our second (hope to be annual) plant sale!
We'll take any donations ahead of time and will sell whatever we have--primarily house plants, but also some annuals and vegetables.
Mat-Su Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale
The Mat-Su Master Gardeners Association is a non-profit organization that enhances and supplements the University of Alaska Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program.
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Downtown Palmer Pavilion, 720 S Valley Way, Palmer, AK 99645
Wide variety of locally grown plants, cultivated by club members in personal gardens and greenhouses. Open to the public - all are welcome to attend and support local gardening!