"Conversations with Alaska Gardeners" is your gateway to exploring the vibrant world of gardening in Juneau, Alaska, where the wilderness of towering mountains and the vast blue sea meet. This podcast series brings to life the unique challenges and unmatched rewards of gardening in the rugged yet beautiful terrain of The Last Frontier. Join us as we celebrate the passion and resilience of Juneau's gardening community, sharing insights, tips, and stories from those who thrive amidst the challenges of Alaskan gardening.
Designing for Juneau: Creating Landscapes That Work With Nature
Margaret Tharp and David Lendrum of Landscape Alaska explore the art and challenges of landscape design in Southeast Alaska, from balancing formal gardens with the surrounding wilderness to designing around a client’s views, lifestyle, and long-term maintenance needs. They also discuss Telephone Hill’s potential as a community garden, using plants to reduce noise, preparing arborvitae for heavy snow, and why successful landscapes need to adapt as both people and the environment change.
19 Sept 2026
Fall Garden Prep: Transplanting, Pruning & Bringing on the Autumn Color
David Lendrum and Margaret Tharp of Landscape Alaska dive into fall gardening in Juneau, covering everything from transplanting shrubs and trees to cutting back perennials and preparing plants for winter. They discuss proper pruning techniques, the challenges of fast-spreading rugosa roses and horseradish, late-season fertilizer and nematode treatments, and the colorful fall displays from Japanese maples, azaleas, geraniums, and Bergenia. The episode also features tips for planting in the fall, including how to protect newly transplanted plants with proper watering basins. 09-19-26
12 Sept 2026
Fall Gardening in Juneau: Preparing for Winter, Fighting Weevils & Planning Your Landscape
Margaret Tharp and David Lendrum of Landscape Alaska discuss the signs of fall in Juneau, from changing foliage and late-season hydrangeas to preparing gardens for winter. They cover black vine weevil control using nematodes, fall fertilizing, tying up arborvitaes and cedars before snow, protecting greenhouses, and using landscape design to naturally suppress weeds and create privacy. They also share tips for choosing fall-color plants and preparing landscapes for the challenging winter ahead. 09-12-26
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