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Category Archives: Flora
Dandelions
I’m chided now and then for being appreciative of the happy faces of invasive dandelions. Yes, they’re a nuisance, and they crowd out native plants, but I can’t help admiring their tenacity and bright displays. They are usually the very … Continue reading
Berry Time
Among the last berries of the season in Southcentral Alaska are low-bush cranberries, or lingonberries. These little gems reach full ripeness in the latter part of September, just before the long, cold season arrives, and gathering them provides one more … Continue reading
Short Seasons
Summers in Alaska hardly seem to have fully developed before signs of autumn appear, like these brightly colored devil’s club leaves in the middle of July along the eastern edge of Cook Inlet. Best to enjoy as much as possible … Continue reading
Summer is Here!
When the winter season in the far north really passes, the transformation is incredible. Among the first signs of late spring/early summer are the wild rose blossoms whose delicate pick petals seem to show up everywhere. They don’t last long, … Continue reading
Fruit of the Land
One of the pleasures of living in a part of the world where you’re never far from wild places is the opportunity to harvest some of nature’s abundance. There are many varieties of berries in Alaska, but my favorite is … Continue reading
Unusual Flora
In the quest for compelling images it’s always a pleasure to happen onto something a little out of the ordinary. Nature is full of variation—part of the continuous challenge to adapt and survive. During the short wildflower season in Alaska, … Continue reading