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!”
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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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