This one of two generators and is about 20 feet long and 10 feet high. It sure is small compared to a single hydroelectric turbine and there is no obstruction in a river!
The greenhouse was my favorite part of the resort. Fresh tomatoes are a delicacy in Alaska, and the growers at Chena Hot Springs have taken full advantage of the naturally hot water to heat the greenhouses and produce a delicious array of warm weather veggies for the restaurant. The tomato plants produce for about 10 months. Heck, this year I'll be lucky if I get one red tomato!
Leafy greens were also in various stages of development in the greenhouse.
Outside there are a couple of gardens that produce cool weather veggies like broccoli, cabbage, carrots and swiss chard.
Herbs plus one moose!
Of course I have to show my pictures of Denali and Bear Glacier.
See this post on Simple Lives Thursday.
What a remarkable idea, using the water's heat to grow heat loving veggies.
ReplyDeleteAK is so beautiful, I'd love to visit.
What a wonderful place to visit - I love that they generate their own electricity from the hot springs - and what amazing scenery!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing. It's really interesting to see how they grow food in a greenhouse also. I remember reading a story about a family in Phoenix that had bought a house with an old pool and instead of fixing it up they covered it and converted it into a greenhouse complete with fish and chickens. I'm sure having things grow inside a greenhouse also help protect from that moose! Thanks so much for posting your vacation pictures and linking up to Simple Lives Thursday!
ReplyDeletexo, Sustainable Eats