One industry taking hold in Alaska is peony production. According to the Alaska Peony Growers Association, Alaskan peonies are especially prized for their large size, bright colors and high quality. Alaska peonies also are valuable because they can be grown in June, July and August: months when peonies aren’t available anywhere else in the world.
Michael Williams, of EagleSong Family Peony Farm, became interested in peonies after seeing a television special on cut flower research done at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The research indicated that peonies could become a viable industry in our state.
This information spurred interest, Williams said. There are currently 113 members of that Alaska Peony Growers Association, growing peonies from North Pole to Kachemak Bay. EagleSong is located 40 miles northwest of Anchorage near Mount Susitna and is accessible only by plane.
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