Jo’s Table Alaska

Running and successfully managing not one but two enormous interior Alaska Greenhouses and Nursery, Tacks Greenhouse and Plant Kingdom, Cyndie Warbelow is a horticulturist, a phenomenal gardener, a legend, a shrewd businesswoman and an author of a best selling book on Alaskan Perennials. Her passion for gardening and helping hundreds of people grow their own flowers and vegetables and teaching us...

On this episode I'm speaking with Tom Gross, who takes us through the journey of his life and brings us finally to where he always needed to be.  We walk with him through growing up in a large family, college, military, tree cutting and land clearing business, opera, and now running a meat retail shop.  Throughout his journey, one sees the solid foundational pillars of hard work, dedication, passi...

On this episode we talk with Callen Christensen who runs Alaska's only Chaga Cooperative. Chaga is becoming more mainstream.  There is awareness and use of it that is increasing.  However, this poses challenges as accurate information, benefits, problems and sustainability need to be upfront as more people "try it out".  People are drawn to it, whether its for health benefits or for actual interes...

Food Security and Hunger.  Join me as we learn how a local Community Food Bank collects and distributes millions of pounds of food, annually,  to individuals and to the community.  Food security is a big concern in Fairbanks, Alaska where growing season is short and 90-95% of the food is shipped or barged in from out of the state. In this episode, meet the two women who have created a very success...

Local farmers, crafters and the shoppers under one roof. All year around in Alaska How is this one person bringing a diverse and large community of makers, creators, producers and growers and shoppers together under one roof.  We are talking with a visionary who has created a hub for all local growers and creators. It's all about local connections and bringing makers, creators and shoppers togethe...

On this episode we are talking about beekeeping!  Yes, beekeeping! There is a growing interest and engagement in beekeeping, not only in Interior Alaska but in the entire state. So why do so many people engage in beekeeping?  Let's find out.  Join me as I speak with Tammy Randolph, who is now in her eighth year of beekeeping.  Listen to her joys and challenges. My name is Jo, and this is Jo's Tabl...