The Pratt Museum 3779 Bartlett Street, Homer Credit Pratt Museum Edit | Remove What exactly is a seed library and how do you use one? This week on Sound Collections , Saskia Esslinger is here to tell you. Saskia is a professional gardener, who is hoping to encourage more people in Homer to grow their own food by making the tools and knowledge accessible to all. She shares some of the lessons she’s learned over the years from her gardening practice, as well as some advice for those looking to get started. If you’re interested in becoming involved in Homer’s new seed library, you can learn more ..read more

The Pratt Museum 3779 Bartlett Street, Homer Credit Pratt Museum Edit | Remove What exactly is a seed library and how do you use one? This week on Sound Collections , Saskia Esslinger is here to tell you. Saskia is a professional gardener, who is hoping to encourage more people in Homer to grow their own food by making the tools and knowledge accessible to all. She shares some of the lessons she’s learned over the years from her gardening practice, as well as some advice for those looking to get started. If you’re interested in becoming involved in Homer’s new seed library, you can learn more ..read more

What do water hemlock, thistle, gooseberries, and currants have in common? They can all be found growing in Alaska and are all referenced throughout Wiliam Shakespeare’s writing! This week on Sound Collections you'll hear from actor and teacher Sarah Brewer, who connects her natural surroundings to her favorite literary works ..read more

What do water hemlock, thistle, gooseberries, and currants have in common? They can all be found growing in Alaska and are all referenced throughout Wiliam Shakespeare’s writing! This week on Sound Collections you'll hear from actor and teacher Sarah Brewer, who connects her natural surroundings to her favorite literary works ..read more

This week on Sound Collections we hear from Willie Suter , who together with his wife Brigitte owns and operates Brigitte’s Bavarian Bed and Breakfast in Homer. Willie and his wife have spent years converting their property into an oasis of collected treasures; with everything from walls lined with license plates to fishing nets and driftwood structures artfully scattered among the grounds. Willie talks about the utility of their collections, and how he’s come to find himself happily “stuck” in Homer ..read more

This week on Sound Collections we hear from Willie Suter , who together with his wife Brigitte owns and operates Brigitte’s Bavarian Bed and Breakfast in Homer. Willie and his wife have spent years converting their property into an oasis of collected treasures; with everything from walls lined with license plates to fishing nets and driftwood structures artfully scattered among the grounds. Willie talks about the utility of their collections, and how he’s come to find himself happily “stuck” in Homer ..read more

On this episode of Sound Collections, you'll hear from Diane Selanoff, who has been gathering traditional foods with her family for almost as long as she can remember. Originally from Port Graham, Diane now lives in Valdez, where she gathers and collects all sorts of things from the beaches and forests surrounding her home. Click on the link to hear a sampling of Diane’s stories and vast knowledge of the local edible ecology ..read more

On this episode of Sound Collections, you'll hear from Diane Selanoff, who has been gathering traditional foods with her family for almost as long as she can remember. Originally from Port Graham, Diane now lives in Valdez, where she gathers and collects all sorts of things from the beaches and forests surrounding her home. Click on the link to hear a sampling of Diane’s stories and vast knowledge of the local edible ecology ..read more

The Pratt Museum 3779 Bartlett Street, Homer Credit Pratt Museum Edit | Remove What exactly is a seed library and how do you use one? This week on Sound Collections , Saskia Esslinger is here to tell you. Saskia is a professional gardener, who is hoping to encourage more people in Homer to grow their own food by making the tools and knowledge accessible to all. She shares some of the lessons she’s learned over the years from her gardening practice, as well as some advice for those looking to get started. If you’re interested in becoming involved in Homer’s new seed library, you can learn more ..read more

Lee Post has had a fascination with collections of all sorts since he was a kid. Since moving to Homer over 40 years ago, he’s gained quite a reputation for his animal bone collecting. From beached whales to marine birds, Lee has preserved, illustrated, and categorized hundreds of animal skeletons, contributing crucial information about the ecology of the region. Check out the latest episode of Sound Collections, where we hear stories and adventures from ‘the bone man’ himself ..read more