Despite the May snowfall, it is definitely growing season in Anchorage. On this episode of Hometown Alaska host Dave Waldron and two master gardeners discuss the challenges and rewards of gardening in our northern climate, answer some listener questions and do a little gardening trivia. Later in the show we visit an apple orchard with the president of the Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association to find out what goes into the growing process this time of year.

HOST: Dave Waldron

GUESTS:

Emily Becker and Nick Riordan, master gardeners

Dr. Mark Wolbers, President, Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association

LINKS:

Alaska Master Gardeners Anchorage

Alaska Master Gardeners Anchorage FACEBOOK

University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service

Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association

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