Apricots in Alaska!

How to Grow Figs. Live online class. June 23, 2025. Find out more.
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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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