Posts by Mark Findlay
2022 Grafting workshop
Our first public grafting workshop since the start of the pandemic will be on Saturday, April 23 in the All-Purpose Room at Begich Middle School in East Anchorage. The schedule will be as follows: 11 am – Volunteers arrive and set up 11:30 am – Open for members (bring scion wood,…
Read MoreAn Appreciation for Lee Calhoun, the Man who Saved Southern Apples
In the late 1970s, Creighton “Lee” Calhoun planted a couple of Red Delicious apple trees on his homestead in Pittsboro, North Carolina. When a neighbor suggested other traditional Southern varieties to add to his blossoming orchard and Calhoun couldn’t find them, he set out to discover where they’d gone. read more
Read MoreLost Apple Project on Science Friday
Pruning Workshop and Grafting Workshop Canceled
The Board of Directors have made the decision to cancel the upcoming Pruning Workshop scheduled for March 28, and the Grafting Workshop scheduled for April 18. Those who placed bulk orders will be notified of when and where you may pick up your order.
Read MoreFebruary presentation now available
Lisa Wasko DeVetter, Associate Professor of Horticulture WSU NWREC – Mount Vernon, WA Feb 13, 2020 presentation.
Read MoreJanuary presentation video
Ilona Farr’s presentation “Preserving Techniques and Recipes for Our Harvests” is now available on the website on the research tab.
Read MoreRenew your membership using your credit card
You can to renew your membership online with a credit card by clicking “Join”. Scroll down the page and select your membership option to add it to the cart. You will see the cart icon at the top right. Simply click on that to complete your membership form and payment.
Read MoreJanuary Meeting
Thursday, January 9th at the BP Energy Building. The festivities begin at 6:30 pm with some refreshments and the opportunity to socialize with your fellow fruit growers. Any food or drink that you might wish to contribute to our hospitality table would be much appreciated.At 7:00 pm we will have a short board meeting followed…
Read MoreDecember Meeting
Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 pm in the BP Energy Center. Join us at 6:30 pm for some refreshments and the opportunity to socialize. Any food or drink that you might wish to contribute to our hospitality table would be much appreciated.Program: Annie Brownlee: Fruit Tree Physiology and Growth
Read MoreNovember Meeting
Our first winter meeting is Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 pm at the BP Energy Center. This is an important meeting that you should plan to attend. This is our annual membership meeting where we present the president’s year-end review, the treasurer’s report, and we vote to fill openings on the board. Usually, if time permits, everyone shares…
Read More2019 Tasting Results
Results are located on the research page in PDF and Excel format.
Read MoreSeptember 19th Apple & Fruit Tasting
Thursday, September 19, 7:00 pm at the BP Energy Center will be an apple/fruit tasting for our members. Non-members may attend for a charge of $5 per person. Come to the tasting to find out what apple varieties to add to your orchard. Set-up for the tasting will begin at 6:30 pm
Read MoreMembers only pressings Saturday, August 31, Saturday, September 14th & 28. See members tab for details.
Blossom tour moved up one week to Saturday, May 25. Directions and parking instructions can be found on the 2019 Workshops & Tour page.
Fairbanks Grafting Apple Trees Classes
with Steve Masterman, OrchardistApril 25, 27, 28
Read MoreGrafting Workshop: April 13, 1pm at the Spenard Church of Love
Open to members and non-members. Root stock will be available for purchase. And over 20 varieties of scion wood will be available. Volunteers are still need so if you can help please show up at 12 noon.
Read MoreWorkshops & Tours added to Members tab
Beginning Beekeeping Classes
3/23, 3/24 & 3/30
Read MoreMarch Meeting
Please plan to attend the APFGA general membership meeting on Thursday, March 14th, at 7:00 pm in the BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage, AK 99508 (southwest of main office tower – west of the Marriott) . At 6:30 pm there will be refreshments and the opportunity to socialize before the meeting is called to order at…
Read MoreBeginning Beekeeping Class March 2nd
Barbara is offering a $10.00 discount to APFGA members
Read MoreFebruary Meeting
Please plan to attend the APFGA general membership meeting on Thursday, February 14th, at 7:00 pm in the BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage, AK 99508 (southwest of main office tower – west of the Marriott) . At 6:30 pm there will be refreshments and the opportunity to socialize before the meeting is called to order at…
Read MoreJanuary Meeting
Please plan to attend the APFGA general membership meeting on Thursday, January 10th, at 7:00 pm in the BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage, AK 99508 (southwest of main office tower – west of the Marriott) . At 6:30 pm there will be refreshments and the opportunity to socialize before the meeting is called to order at…
Read MoreThe slides for Gooseberries in Alaska by Gary Masog can be found on the Research tab
Click on the research tab and then click on Meeting Program Slides.
Read MoreClub apple tasting results added to research menu
The results for the 2017 and 2018 club apple tastings in PDF form are now available for download. They are located in the research drop down menu. If you see any errors please send your corrections to Mark at mfin@gci.net
Read MoreNext Meeting December 13th at BP Energy Center
Please plan to attend the APFGA general membership meeting on Thursday, December 13th, at 7:00 pm in the BP Energy Center, 1014 Energy Court, Anchorage, AK 99508 (southwest of main office tower – west of the Marriott) . At 6:30 pm there will be refreshments and the opportunity to socialize before the meeting is called to order at…
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