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Frequently Asked Questions
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Are those Forget-Me-Nots in the hanging baskets? |
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No, those are Sapphire Trailing Lobelia, along with Zenith Golden Yellow Marigolds. These are the colors of the Alaska State Flag. The baskets shown are located in the heart of downtown Anchorage. |
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Is that cabbage or kale? |
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The cabbage, pictured, has smooth leaf edges. Kale had ruffled leaf edges. |
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Where can we buy the same flower seeds that the Municipality uses? |
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From any of the major seed companies, or check your local stores. |
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Why are the plants so big? |
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Long daylight hours and mild temperatures provide for optimum growth. |
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Why are the colors so bright? |
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Cooler temperatures and the variety of plants produce the vibrant flower colors. |
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Do you keep your plants in the fall? |
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We winter over the dahlias and the fushias. |
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How long is your season? |
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Our growing season starts the third week in May until the first frost in September. |
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When do you start planting? |
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Planting begins May 17 and continues through June 9. See Planting Schedule for locations. |
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Do you use volunteers to plant these beds? |
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Some of the flower beds, in designated areas, are planted by volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering to plant and maintain a flower bed, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 343-4287, or andersonkm@muni.org.
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When do you start your seeds? |
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Planting begins in December.
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