This summer I invested in a new woodstove -- a compact soapstone Hearthstove -- and I love it. It burns cleanly and is quite toasty now that winter has finally arrived. A few sticks of birch and dry spruce mixed together make for a nice evening...

Here's an interesting map from the New York Times that shows Clean Water Act violations here in Alaska. If you click through to their online version, you can zoom in to your local community. For the most part, Alaska has few problems with water...

Alaska needs a diverse economy-- very few doubt that. Some argue the state is at an economic tipping point. Over the years, many people have suggested -- while others scoffed at -- the idea of agriculture being a significant part of Alaska's future...

The installation of wind power turbines in Alaska is steadily growing. Last week, a huge Dutch-built turbine was installed here in Delta Junction. I am staring out my window at it now -- and what a beautiful sight it is. According to the Delta...

Although a little late for this year's gardening and greenhouse season, I just got a catalog in the mail from a company named Rincon Vitova in Ventura, California . Rincon Vitova specializes in organic pest control using beneficial insects that they...