Gardening in Alaska, Part 1

Immediately we’re heading to frigid Fairbanks, Alaska to go to Susie Zimmerman.

Listed below are some photos of my backyard. I have been at it for about 40 years (with a whole lot of assist from my husband, affectionately referred to as “the gardener”), whose important job was constructing the home.

The place all of it started, circa 1983–1987

Extra backyard begin – just a few grass and a few flowers

This aerial view reveals what the home and gardens seem like now. What a pleasant home, and naturally there’s A LOT of gardening occurring down there.

Alaska summers will be brief, however the cool temperatures and lengthy days imply every part is extremely lush.

In autumn, stunning leaves that change shade dominate the backyard.

Just a bit snow in winter – nonetheless stunning!

However when all that snow melts, a lovely backyard seems, filled with flowers.

Heat colours come from a canna (Cane hybrid, Zones 8–11 or as a young bulb) and a black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia stiffZones 3–7).

You assume deer are dangerous. Susie has MOOSE! She has a love-hate relationship with frequent moose guests. They’re enjoyable, however they will also be fairly harmful.

Susie despatched so many fantastic images that we’ll be again tomorrow with extra of this stunning backyard!

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