Donnelly Dome, Delta Junction: Gathered eskimo potato, coltsfoot, labrador tea, rose petals, fireweed, arnica. Wind like a hot blow dryer.
June 25
Fairbanks: 92°F highest temperature of the year.
June 24
Fairbanks: It’s been very hot, high fire. Petals all fell off the roses. Bad rust fungi this year. The dogwood is abloom.
June 17
Ester Dome, Ester: Wild rose blooms are huge. Tons of bluebells. Many flowers in full bloom. Bad mosquitos. Highbush cranberry has green baby berries.
June 4
Fairbanks: Growth of all plants and pollen is booming after late greenup. Really good spruce tips. Highbush cranberry plants have the start of small white flowers.
June 23
Fairbanks: 86°F highest temperature of the year.
June 6
Fairbanks: 88°F highest temperature of the year.