University of Alaska Fairbanks
03/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/12/2026 14:24
Alaska Harvest Collaborative plans gardening workshops
Alaska Harvest Collaborative plans gardening workshops
March 12, 2026
Photo by Cathy Turner
The Alaska Harvest Collaborative garden, seen in midsummer 2025, is a site for experiential learning in food systems and production.
The Alaska Harvest Collaborative garden, seen in midsummer 2025, is a site for experiential learning in food systems and production.
A series of workshops hosted by the Alaska Harvest Collaborative in Fairbanks will introduce participants to starting seeds, composting, irrigating and managing a garden.
Mallory Smith, the collaborative's garden manager, will teach the classes from late March through early June. She mentors students in the experiential learning garden and has 16 seasons of experience growing fruits and vegetables in northern climates and working in the local food movement.
The Alaska Harvest Collaborative, composed of community groups, encourages individuals to grow and prepare fresh food, participate in the local food system and make healthy life choices. Each class costs $40. A student discount is available.
On March 25 and April 15, Smith will teach indoor seed-starting techniques. The class is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Arctic Health Research Building greenhouse classroom, AHRB 1W05. Register for the March 25 class at https://bit.ly/AHCseedsMarch25and the April 15 class at https://bit.ly/AHCseedsApril15.
On May 13, a hands-on workshop will explore irrigation systems and how they work in different garden settings. The class is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Register at https://bit.ly/AHCirrigation. Participants are asked to meet at the entrance of Georgeson Botanical Garden at the Fairbanks Experiment Farm, 2180 W. Tanana Drive, Fairbanks.
On May 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., a workshop will discuss the essentials of composting, from balancing green and brown materials to creating and mixing the perfect compost pile. Participants are asked to meet at the entrance of Georgeson Botanical Garden. Register at https://bit.ly/AHCcompost.
On June 3 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Smith will cover the nuts and bolts of how to manage a garden in Interior Alaska. It is designed for beginners, as well as seasoned gardeners looking for fresh ideas. Participants are asked to meet at the entrance of Georgeson Botanical Garden. Register at https://bit.ly/AHCDigIn.
For more information, email Smith [email protected].
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at [email protected]or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to [email protected].
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
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