How to heal your soil on an island covered in volcanic ash | INDIE ALASKA

In Kodiak, Alaska, Marion Owen is learning how to repair the island's sour soil with compost.

How to heal your soil on an island covered in volcanic ash | INDIE ALASKA Indie Alaska

Premiered June 28, 2024
How to heal your soil on an island covered in volcanic ash | INDIE ALASKA

Marion Owen first observed the many benefits of gardening by watching her mom as a child. Today, Marion lives in Kodiak, Alaska where she is learning how to repair the island's dense, ashy soil through the power of compost to grow the garden paradise of her dreams.

INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios.

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Indie Alaska

INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The weekly videos will capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these videos will present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska. Music by Starship Amazing.

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