The summer months in Alaska may be cold and frozen but every Spring life sprouts from the ground and blooms before your eyes as if winter were never here. Some of the gardens around the state are quite the site to see, especially if you have a green thumb, so make a plan when Spring rolls around to visit one or two of these spectacular gardens.  

1) Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure
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Perhaps the most well known garden headquarters of Alaska, the Glacier Gardens Rainforest in Juneau has been chosen in a 2012 poll the "Most Interesting Landmark in America." Trails weave through what seems to be endless gardens in the Tongass National Forest and views from cliff tops give you glimpses at other natural sightings like glaciers and mountain ranges.
2) Homer's Gardener Weekend
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Less of a garden and more of an exhibit, once a year gardeners gather in Homer Alaska to show off their skills and shrubbery! A must see for any avid gardener.
3) Georgeson Botanical Garden
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This garden is located at the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus and includes a childrens gardening section as well.
4) Alaska Botanical Garden
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The Alaska Botanical Garden is filled with wildflowers AND wildlife. Over 110 acres of garden to explore in the heart of Anchorage that is open to the public and wandering wildlife. 🙂
5) The Palmer Garden
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This themed garden is part of the Palmer Museum of History and Art and Visitor Center. This garden is only open during the summer but it features extensive arrangements of flowers and plants to keep you coming back more than once a year.
6) Pratt Museum Native Plant Garden
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If you want a little local charm check out the Pratt Museum Native Plant Garden. Only plants native to Alaska are featured here with loads of detailed information on all of the plants.
7) Pioneer Park, Soldotna
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Pioneer Park is maintained by Master Gardeners of Alaska and sports blends of colors all year round. A truly spectacular garden in the heart of Soldotna.
8) Pioneer Home Gardens
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In downtown Sitka, Pioneer Homes Garden is nestled around an old pioneer home welcome to all visitors year round.

Which is your favorite? Are there any others you would add to this list?

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