While plant starts are more broadly available here than in the Lower 48, gardeners should assess their needs before shopping.

Blooming in mid-season, Paul M. Wild peony has ruby-red fully double blooms, making it a choice cut flower for Alaska growers. A highly desirable cut flower, availability until now has been ...

As the willow ptarmigan is Alaska’s state bird and not the mosquito, so is the forget-me-not the state flower and not the far more ubiquitous fireweed. The fireweed we know in Alaska ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Guided tours of the garden are a great way to become familiar with Alaska’s native plants, and it’s worth the cost to have a personal guide for your visit.

While there may be hundreds of distinct images associated with the 50 states, few are as beautiful as the state flower.