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Nagoon Berries in Bloom

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Mark Zeiger

Along with cherries (see Cherry Blossom Time) and a host of wildflowers, the nagoon berries are blooming in the dooryard. Nagoon berries may be the most sought-after berry in Alaska. Kind of like a trailing raspberry, nagoons grow in ground … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Time

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Mark Zeiger

Our cherry tree has begun to blossom. It’s late by Haines standards; the trees around town get much more sunlight than ours, and bloomed a while ago. Ours pokes along and eventually flowers, but it’s no less appreciated for its … Continue reading →

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