Donnelly Dome, Delta Junction: Gathered eskimo potato, coltsfoot, labrador tea, rose petals, fireweed, arnica. Wind like a hot blow dryer.
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.