Special Events

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 this season's tours both educational and inspiring. Your contributions have truly enriched our gardening community.

We invite everyone to check out the photos from the tours on our Past Events page. 

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! 

Stay tuned for information about the September 2025 Fall Harvest Festival. 

Kenai Local Food Connection

The CPGC will be at the 2025 Kenai Peninsula Home Show on April 12 and 13, 2025. Michael Hassemer is leading our effort and we are looking for several volunteers to help man our booth in shifts. We are also looking for someone who would present something from their gardening knowledge at this year’s show.

Contact Mike Hassemer if you would consider being part of this exciting local event!

Home Show website

March 15, 2025  - 12 noon to 2:30 p.m.

March 15, 2025 – Noon to 2:30 PM at the Kenai Peninsula College

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!

This is a free event, open to all, where the wealth of shared knowledge is treasure trove not to be overlooked. The opportunity to learn and grow together is an opportunity for everyone to share insights, and celebrate the joys of gardening anew.