President's Welcome to the Central Peninsula Gardening Club!

We're thrilled to have you join us on this green-thumbed adventure here in Alaska! Our club is a vibrant community of gardeners, from beginners to seasoned pros, who share a passion for cultivating beautiful gardens, growing fresh produce, and connecting with the land. Our club is dedicated to fostering a love of gardening in all corners of Alaska.

Explore Our Garden Website

We’ve packed our website with exciting activities and opportunities to get involved! From our garden tours and workshops to seasonal planting events and plant sales, there’s always something happening in our gardening community. And the Summer Garden Tours are off to a great start (photos). Become a member today so you can become eligible to attend a local garden tour. Scroll down to see all the fun things and resources we’ve lined up for you!

CPGC Joins Soldotna Progress Days Parade - Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11 AM 

Photos coming soon - Thank you Emily Etter and all the float volunteers! What a great success!

Community Support Across the Peninsula

We believe in supporting all of our gardening club friends, no matter where you’re located. Whether you’re a garden member in Homer, Anchorage, or any part of the Kenai Peninsula, our club is here to help you grow your gardening skills and share in the joy of gardening. That's also why each year we give away 10% of our budget via mini-grants. Be sure to check out our CPGC programs and Recent Events for tour photos, gatherings, meet-ups, and workshops that bring together green thumbs from all over our beautiful region.

Thank you for being a part of our growing community. Consider entering our Gardening Contest! We can’t wait to see what you’ll grow next! 

Happy Gardening! 🌱🌸

Mitzie Long, President (email)

CPGC is having an exciting GARDENING COMPETITION!  🌱🌿    (Download Flyer)

OPEN TO ALL CURRENT 2025 CPGC MEMBERS...

THREE GARDEN CATEGORIES:

  Flowers – show off floral varieties, vibrant blooms, color combinations, overall design 🌺🌻🌼 

  Vegetables – highlight your hard work with huge veggies, perfectly shaped carrots, quality, size and visual appeal. 🥕🌽🥦🍆

  Recycled/Upcycled Materials – promote sustainability by turning old items into beautiful and functional elements in your garden. ♻️ 🔄 📦 

TIPS FOR WINNING:                                                                                         

o   Careful selection of plants – choose plants that are healthy, vibrant, and free from any visible pests or diseases.

o   Attention to detail – pay attention to your garden display, cleanliness of containers or beds to overall design and presentation.

o   Creativity and originality – stand out from the competition! Consider a themed garden or unconventional plant pairings.

Applications to compete in the competition are due by July 12, 2025.

Sign up on a schedule for a 3-hour window where club members can visit your garden.

Visitors will be voting on the winners in each category.👭 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 

🏆 🥇 Final judging for entries is on August 1, 2025.    👏 🏅