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About me: Still learning about Alaska ... and very cold climates. I have much to learn! I live just outside Anchorage, in Eagle River, at a fairly high elevation, with lots of sunny exposure.

My zone is: z3 alaska
GardenWeb Member: 2003-05-30
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Commented: 'Free trees, some conditions apply ' - ARGH! The Mayday tree is lovely in spring, which may be why it's so popular, but here in Alaska, they've learned that it's also seriously invasive in our climate. The trees are spreading out of Anchorage ne...
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Commented: Borage? Konrad, I've had borage mixed in salads (the young leaves)and the greens cooked mixed with other greens. I toss a handful of leaves in when I'm making vegetable-type soups as well. It's pretty good --...
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Commented: Plants that tolerate wind I sympathize so much! AFter last week's frost that softened my begonias and caladiums, last night the winds started up, and now all my cosmos and sunflowers are flattened. Trying to garden on the side...
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