Alaska Peonies Struggle After Brutal Winter | Anchorage News

Alaska’s peony growers are reeling from massive losses this summer, as record-breaking winter conditions—late snow, brutal winds, and deep freezes—left fields barren where blooms should have flourished. With the coldest winter in 50 years and unseasonably cold spring months, plants suffered deep soil damage and delayed growth. Farmers like Deborah and Mark Champion, veterans of the industry, are devastated after losing years of investment. Despite state disaster relief and community resilience, the high-risk horticulture sector—worth over $90 million last year—remains vulnerable to nature’s unpredictable swings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f4a8b4269f79311