Picking, grading and packing for export is in full swing at Prebbleton Peonies near Christchurch. Most of the large, fragrant flowers are flown daily to Japan, the United States and Europe.
Carpenter, 49, is from Washington state and has lived in Alaska for 34 years, where he owns and operates a commercial peony farm with his wife. He served with the U.S. Air Force for 13 years and ...