Float, Kazoos & “Homegrown Happiness”!
The Central Peninsula Garden Club joined the Soldotna Progress Days Parade on Saturday, July 26, 2025, with a whimsical float themed “Homegrown Happiness.” Giant costumed vegetables playing kazoos brought big smiles and even bigger laughs as they celebrated the joys of gardening. The float highlighted the beauty of homegrown food, the value of community gardens, and the fun of being a little silly for a good cause. It was a vibrant, musical tribute to the joy, nourishment, and connection that gardening brings.
You can see the parade photos on our Recent Events Page.
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!" 🌿☔
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!
The CPGC was at the 2025 Kenai Peninsula Home Show on April 12 and 13, 2025. It was so nice meeting old and new friends!
2025 Summer Garden Tours Are Underway!
The 2025 garden tours have already started and are being hosted by Marian Owen. This is one of the fantastic CPGC members-only benefits. We look forward to more incredible gardens tours this summer in 2025. Emails will be sent to CPGC members as soon as the garden tours are finalized. What a great season to learn from and observe our gardening friends. Become a member today!
We invite everyone to check out the photos from the garden tours on our Past Events page.