Jeff and Jonathan received numerous questions about voles and the damage they cause to your lawn.
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This week: Jeff and Jonathan received numerous questions about voles and the damage they cause. Did you know that voles take refuge between the snow and ground during winter? They even create intricate tunnels equipped with kitchens, sleeping areas and more. However, they can cause significant damage to your lawn, although they usually leave the roots intact.Later, the conversation shifts to seeds. Springtime in Alaska is an excellent time to start planting, especially indoors.
Finally, the team addresses several listener questions, including one about using coffee grounds in the garden. Jeff Lowenfels has written a weekly gardening column for the ADN for more than 45 years. His columns won the 2022 gold medal at the Garden Communicators International conference. He is the author of a series of books on organic gardening available at Amazon and elsewhere. He co-hosts the "Teaming With Microbes" podcast.Jonathan White is the co-host, with Jeff Lowenfels, of the "Teaming with Microbes" podcast.
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