Alaska's new gold rush stems from beautiful peony flowers -- ones that people will delay weddings over.
Ross Mason and Brian Thompson's home in south Anchorage is surrounded by a lush garden. Lilac branches droop from the weight of their flowers. Bright purple and yellow blossoms line the house and surround bubbling fountains. Nestled discreetly among the greenery are two stacks of white wooden boxes that house the couple's smallest pets: honeybees.
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From the moment I stepped off the turbo prop plane in Homer, Alaska I was welcomed with open arms by Beth and immediately felt at home. I knew when I met Kurt and Beth in Washington, DC in May for the American Grown Flowers -sponsored First Lady’s Luncheon that this was a uniquely speci
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For several years peonies have been popular with brides across the country, and, in Alaska during the summer, you can usually expect to find vases over stuffed with the flower that grows easily here. And, its because the flowers flourish here that they are becoming a growing market that can demand up to $9 a steam.
Spek and Ina Jones of Alaska Homestead Peonies are both children of families who homesteaded on the lower Kenai Peninsula before statehood. Like the Kilchers, the Jones last name is a cornerstone of Homer history. Their land is located close to the original Jones’ homestead near the head of Kachemak Bay. Spek and Ina’s farm is a family business, which includes raising beef cattle, horses and hay. Farming is not new to the family, but peonies are a new endeavor. Their peonies are grown in different areas of the homestead with varieties planted in each that benefit from the different micro climates. Ina and Spek's peonies grow with backdrop of the Kenai Fjords. Their children, along with their families, live on the homestead and are an integral part of the family business. Their grandchildren are learning the same values that Spek and Ina learned from their parents. These lessons include the satisfaction of a job well done, and to understand that we are all stewards of the land. They farm the land in a manner that is sustainable, preserving the homestead for the next generation to come. Their latest addition to the homestead is the AK Diamond J Wedding Venue, a rustic barn wedding and event venue that has been featured in a number of wedding magazines. Instagram // @ina.jones.37 + @akdiamonj One of Ina & Spek's peony patches with the Kenai Fjords in the background Alaska Homestead Peonies
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