Category Archives: Flora

Berry Time

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Chuck_Maas

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 →

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Short Seasons

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Chuck_Maas

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 →

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Summer is Here!

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Chuck_Maas

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 →

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Fruit of the Land

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Chuck_Maas

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 →

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Unusual Flora

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Chuck_Maas

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 →

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