Apricots in Alaska!
Mark Wolbers, president of the Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association (https://www.apfga.org), talks about growing fruit north of 60.We talk about:* The range of fruit that grows in Alaska* The growing conditions in different parts of Alaska* Using greenhouses and high tunnels* The gardening culture in Alaska* The advantages of growing in a northern area* Opportunities for monetization* A greenhouse-winery!“Snow is our friend!”
Are you thinking of growing a potted olive tree? Or maybe you already have one…but you’re still waiting for olives. Olive trees are tough as nails. They can take more cold than many people realize. And they’re really beautiful, too. Put these all together, and you have a great potted plant for a cold-climate garden.
In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't, I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot!
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In my new book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't, I tell you everything you need to know to successfully grow an olive tree in a pot!
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Mark Wolbers, president of the Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association, talks about growing fruit north of 60.
We talk about:
- The range of fruit that grows in Alaska
- The growing conditions in different parts of Alaska
- Using greenhouses and high tunnels
- The gardening culture in Alaska
- The advantages of growing in a northern area
- Opportunities for monetization
- A greenhouse-winery!
“Snow is our friend!”
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