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Soldotna Progress Days Parade
Soldotna Progress Days Parade
Float, Kazoos & “Homegrown Happiness”!
Get ready to laugh, wave, and hum along—because the Central Peninsula Garden Club is thrilled to participate in this year’s Soldotna Progress Days Parade, themed “Homegrown Happiness!” And we’re doing it garden-style—with a whimsical float full of animated vegetables playing kazoos!
Our float will feature giant costumed veggies (grown with love and a healthy dose of imagination), each tooting out tunes on their trusty kazoos as we roll through the parade route. It’s a joyful celebration of community, and the literal fruits (and roots) of our labor.
When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 11 AM
Why “Homegrown Happiness”?
The theme couldn’t be more perfect. Whether you're growing tomatoes on the porch or tending a pollinator paradise in your backyard, gardening brings people joy, nourishment, and a deeper connection to nature. Our float will highlight:
● The beauty of growing your food
● The importance of community gardens and shared knowledge
● The sheer fun of being a little goofy in the name of plants
Our Float:
● Colorful, oversized vegetable costumes—think singing carrots, dancing cabbages, and grinning zucchinis.
● Live kazoo music—we’re bringing the garden band to you!
● Cheerful banners and signs promoting our club’s events, seed library, and educational programs.
● Handouts for parade-goers (think wildflower seed packets, stickers, or garden tips—TBD).
2025 Plant Sale
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What a Great Turnout We Had Even Though the Weather Was Against Us - Saturday June 7, 2025
Held 10 AM until noon at the ACC
Rain Couldn’t Stop the Plant People!" 🌿☔
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What a Great Turnout We Had - March 15, 2025 - (SEE PHOTOS)
Held Noon to 2:30 PM at the Kenai Peninsula College
►Sprouting and Micro-greens - Ann Gravier and MaryAnn Dyke of the Soldotna Seed Library
►Berry Plants and Vegetables - Bobbie Jackson of Jackson Gardens
►Soil Blocking - Allan Baraniecki
►Soil Testing - Michael Hassemer
►Houseplants - Cathy Haas
►Preserving the Harvest - Christopher Newgren
►Vermicomposting - Rick Lanz
►Winter Sowing - Brandy Nelson
This was a free event, open to all, where the wealth of shared knowledge is treasure trove not to be overlooked. The opportunity to learn and grow together is an opportunity for everyone to share insights, and celebrate the joys of gardening anew. Thank you all who presented and attended!
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We extend a heartfelt thank you to all the hosts who opened their gardens to us in 2024. Your hospitality and willingness to share your expertise, along with the unique challenges of gardening in Alaska, made this season's tours both educational and inspiring. Your contributions have truly enriched our gardening community.
We invite everyone to check out the photos from the 2024 tours on our Recent Events page.
We are now planning more incredible gardens tours this summer in 2025. If you would like to showcase your garden please email Marian Owen. Emails will be sent to CPGC members as soon as the garden tours are finalized. Stay Tuned!
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