EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 27 MIN
Japanese Maples, Pruning Tips and Cold-Spring Gardening in Juneau
from Conversations with Alaska Gardeners · host Alaska First Media
On this episode of Conversations with Alaskan Gardeners, Margaret Tharp and David Lindrum of Landscape Alaska talk through the realities of gardening in a cold Juneau spring.They discuss the arrival of spectacular Japanese maples, including standout varieties like Orange Dream, Inaba-shidare and Crimson Prince, along with tips on choosing plants that bring long-term beauty to Southeast Alaska landscapes.The conversation also covers a pruning workshop at Landscape Alaska, how to handle winter-damaged plants, hydrangeas, roses, flowering trees, arborvitaes, dwarf conifers, vegetable starts, pansies, Roseanne geraniums, azaleas, lilies and more.
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On this episode of Conversations with Alaskan Gardeners, Margaret Tharp and David Lindrum of Landscape Alaska talk through the realities of gardening in a cold Juneau spring.They discuss the arrival of spectacular Japanese maples, including standout varieties like Orange Dream, Inaba-shidare and Crimson Prince, along with tips on choosing plants that bring long-term beauty to Southeast Alaska landscapes.The conversation also covers a pruning workshop at Landscape Alaska, how to handle winter-damaged plants, hydrangeas, roses, flowering trees, arborvitaes, dwarf conifers, vegetable starts, pansies, Roseanne geraniums, azaleas, lilies and more.
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